Lions host Vikings on Sunday night, winner earns No. 1 seed in NFC and loser falls to No. 5 seed
6 days, 21 hours ago

Lions host Vikings on Sunday night, winner earns No. 1 seed in NFC and loser falls to No. 5 seed

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Minnesota at Detroit Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 3 Against the spread: Vikings 11-4-1; Lions 11-5 Series record: Vikings lead 80-44-2 Last meeting: Lions beat Vikings 31-29 on Oct. 20 in Minneapolis. Edge rusher Patrick Jones hurt his knee on a low block last week, but the injury wasn’t serious and he’ll have an opportunity to recover in time to play.. Lions LB Alex Anzalone returned to practice this week, making his way back from a broken forearm that has kept him out since Nov. 17.. Punt returner and WR Kalif Raymond may play for the first time since he had a foot injury on Nov. 24. The Vikings are a victory away from tying the franchise record set by the 1998 team that was 15-1 that went on to lose in the NFC championship game.. Minnesota has the best record against the spread, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, percentage points ahead of Detroit and two other teams.. Sam Darnold was 33 for 43 for a career-high 377 yards with three TDs and one INT last week against Green Bay and is the NFL’s first starting QB to win 14 wins in his first season with a franchise.. WR Jalen Nailor set season highs with six catches for 69 yards against the Packers.. LB Blake Cashman had a team-high 11 tackles, including 1 1/2 sacks, last week and is two tackles from setting a career high.. OLB Andrew Van Ginkel, who had two sacks, three tackles for losses and forced a fumble against Detroit, has set career highs with 11 1/2 sacks and 17 tackles for losses.. The Lions and the 2000 St. Louis Rams are the two teams in league history to have at least 35 passing TDs and 25 rushing scores in a season.. Montgomery, Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams are the first pair of NFL RBs and WRs to have 1,000 yards from scrimmage each in a season. The Lions have given up at least 31 points in three of their past four games.. Joseph leads the league with nine interceptions.. Former Vikings DE Za’Darius Smith has been held without a sack for three straight games after he had a total of 2 1/2 sacks in consecutive games against Green Bay and Chicago.

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14-win Vikings enter NFC wild-card game against Rams, who beat them in October
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14-win Vikings enter NFC wild-card game against Rams, who beat them in October

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Minnesota at Los Angeles Rams Monday, 8 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 1. Vikings player to watch Sam Darnold makes his NFL postseason debut as a starter after becoming the first QB to win 14 games in his first season with a team, earning his first Pro Bowl selection and surpassing his previous career highs in every …

Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5
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3 days, 18 hours ago

Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. Detroit will have a much-needed bye for its banged-up team during the first week of the …

Lions and Vikings wrap up NFL’s regular season by playing for top seed in NFC
6 days, 23 hours ago

Lions and Vikings wrap up NFL’s regular season by playing for top seed in NFC

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will wrap up the NFL’s regular season with an unprecedented matchup and much at stake Sunday night. He went 21-35 as a starter in six seasons with the Jets, Carolina and San Francisco, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said Darnold’s renaissance is reminiscent of Baker Mayfield’s resurrected career in Tampa Bay. “Sometimes, …

After topping 49ers, Lions face short week in hosting Vikings in key game to close regular season
1 week, 2 days ago

After topping 49ers, Lions face short week in hosting Vikings in key game to close regular season

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions have a short week to prepare for a pivotal matchup against Minnesota, and they will not complain about that fact. “You couldn’t write a better scenario,” Detroit coach Dan Campbell said after a 40-34 win at San Francisco on Monday night. “You find me a quarterback that’s playing better than him in this league right now.” Goff …

Lions beat the 49ers 40-34 in a tune-up for Week 18 division showdown
1 week, 2 days ago

Lions beat the 49ers 40-34 in a tune-up for Week 18 division showdown

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The big prizes for the Detroit Lions remain on the horizon, with the team seeking a division title, the top seed in the NFC playoffs and the franchise’s first Super Bowl trip. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Lions tuned up for their Week 18 division showdown against Minnesota by beating the 49ers 40-34 …

NFC’s No. 1 seed comes down to Vikings-Lions showdown at Detroit in Week 18
1 week, 3 days ago

NFC’s No. 1 seed comes down to Vikings-Lions showdown at Detroit in Week 18

Associated Press  

1 seed will come down to the final game of the regular season when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday night. The Vikings held on for a 27-25 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday to set up the high-stakes showdown in Week 18. The Los Angeles Rams clinched the NFC West and the Seattle Seahawks …

NFL playoff picture after Week 17: Vikings, Lions to battle in finale for NFC No. 1 seed
1 week, 3 days ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 17: Vikings, Lions to battle in finale for NFC No. 1 seed

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings did what they needed to do to set up a winner-take-all Week 18 showdown with the Detroit Lions. Remaining schedule: vs. Bengals Odds: To make playoffs: 100% | To earn bye: 0% | To win Super Bowl: 1.6% The Chargers clinched a playoff spot with their Saturday demolition of the Patriots. Remaining schedule: vs. Chiefs Odds: To …

Lions head into NFC title game rematch vs. 49ers seeking top seed more than revenge
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1 week, 6 days ago

Lions head into NFC title game rematch vs. 49ers seeking top seed more than revenge

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season’s NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions’ only shot at reaching the Super Bowl. But this is where we’re at in the season, we know that we need another win, we understand …

Vikings delivered a dominant defensive performance that simply wore down the Bears
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Vikings delivered a dominant defensive performance that simply wore down the Bears

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Caleb Williams had just trudged off the field after being chased all over the backfield by Minnesota’s Jonathan Greenard during another failed third-down play for Chicago when he plopped down on the bench and rolled his head back in exhaustion. “We were really disciplined, but it just felt explosive, guys flying off the edges,” coach Kevin O’Connell …

Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Their spot in the playoffs secure, the Minnesota Vikings delivered a prime-time performance seeped in those ingredients that frequently fuel postseason success. “We’re going to have to play well and continue to improve, chasing our best football.” Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 73 yards, among them a touchdown from Sam Darnold in the first quarter that was …

Lions and Bills meet in matchup of odds-on Super Bowl favorite and a top contender
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Lions and Bills meet in matchup of odds-on Super Bowl favorite and a top contender

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DETROIT — The NFC-leading Detroit Lions are playing the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills in a marquee, late-season matchup that might be a Super Bowl preview. “There’s no place you’d rather be than playing this type of football, this type of team, in December,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “You saw a team that’s fighting for their lives to try to …

Lions aim to extend franchise-record winning streak to 12 against AFC East champion Bills
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Lions aim to extend franchise-record winning streak to 12 against AFC East champion Bills

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Buffalo at Detroit Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 2 1/2. In Detroit’s past five home games, Goff has thrown 14 TDs and only one INT since throwing two INTs without a TD in the team’s only loss to Tampa Bay in Week 2. His six catches on 14 targets were his most since joining the …

Vikings take 6-game winning streak into Monday night matchup vs. backsliding Bears
4 weeks ago

Vikings take 6-game winning streak into Monday night matchup vs. backsliding Bears

Associated Press  

Chicago at Minnesota Monday, 8 p.m. EST, ABC BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 7. The third overall pick in the 2018 draft continued his career-altering season last week against Atlanta by becoming the ninth quarterback in NFL history and first since Aaron Rodgers in 2019 with at least 325 passing yards, five TD passes, a completion rate of 75-plus percent …

NFC-leading Lions host Packers, aiming for franchise-record, 11-game winning streak, playoff spot
1 month ago

NFC-leading Lions host Packers, aiming for franchise-record, 11-game winning streak, playoff spot

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Green Bay at Detroit Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video. The Packers have won their past five division road games, including a 29-22 win at Detroit last year on Thanksgiving when Jordan Love threw a 53-yard TD to Christian Watson on the game’s first play and finished with three TDs.. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur, who is from Michigan, …

The Vikings are showing their worth at 10-2 by winning the games that don’t go smoothly
1 month ago

The Vikings are showing their worth at 10-2 by winning the games that don’t go smoothly

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings started the season 5-0 in relatively comfortable fashion before losing two tight games in a five-day span. “I think we continue to learn things about our team that will pay a lot of dividends moving forward,” coach Kevin O’Connell said. “If you’ve got true belief and authentic belief with all the time we’ve spent together …

Aaron Jones earns redemption with game-winning TD to lift Vikings past Cardinals: Key takeaways
1 month, 1 week ago

Aaron Jones earns redemption with game-winning TD to lift Vikings past Cardinals: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Doug Haller, Alec Lewis and RJ Kraft Sam Darnold’s touchdown pass to Aaron Jones with 1:13 left in the fourth quarter lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 23-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Cardinals’ loss combined with Seattle’s win over the New York Jets leaves Arizona a game back of the Seahawks in the NFC West …

Vikings’ latest victory against Cardinals conjures thoughts of 2022 playoff team
1 month, 1 week ago

Vikings’ latest victory against Cardinals conjures thoughts of 2022 playoff team

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings’ sideline, typically upbeat and engaged, looked emotionless. GO DEEPER Aaron Jones' late TD lifts Vikings past Cardinals 23-22: Takeaways “All right,” Darnold said after the game, “another resilient win.” Even he laughed. It’s gotten to that point where it feels like you need the “He can’t keep getting away with this!” GIF to describe this …

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory
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1 month, 1 week ago

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory

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DETROIT — Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to 10 games. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass as time expired from the Detroit 41 after being sacked with about 30 …

Vikings take 4-game win streak home to face Cardinals, who haven’t won in Minnesota since 1977
1 month, 1 week ago

Vikings take 4-game win streak home to face Cardinals, who haven’t won in Minnesota since 1977

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Arizona at Minnesota Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 3 1/2. Cardinals player to watch TE Trey McBride had one of the best games of his career last week against Seattle, catching 12 passes for 133 yards. Robinson, who was acquired to replace injured standout Christian Darrisaw, is uncertain to play against Arizona.. Vikings TE Josh …

Darnold, Vikings face Bears, looking to extend win streak to 4 games
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Darnold, Vikings face Bears, looking to extend win streak to 4 games

Associated Press  

Minnesota at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 4 1/2. The Bears could be without RB D’Andre Swift, who missed practice Wednesday.. LG Teven Jenkins did not play against Green Bay after leaving a Week 10 loss to New England.. LG Ryan Bates left last week’s game.. S Elijah Hicks was hurt against Green Bay. …

Anthony Richardson tries to take another big step by helping Colts navigate matchup with Lions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson tries to take another big step by helping Colts navigate matchup with Lions

Associated Press  

Detroit at Indianapolis Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 7 1/2. These teams were part of two joint practices in suburban Indy in August 2022.. Jim Caldwell served as a head coach for both franchises and led the Colts to the Super Bowl following the 2009 season and was fired by the Lions after going 9-7 …

Vikings visit woeful Titans, looking to stay perfect against AFC this season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vikings visit woeful Titans, looking to stay perfect against AFC this season

Associated Press  

Minnesota at Tennessee Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. Titans: CB L’Jarius Sneed remains week to week and is out a fourth straight game.. RT Leroy Watson IV also is out with Nicholas Petit-Frere back in the starting lineup.. … Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson had eight catches for 72 yards on nine targets against the Jaguars in his heaviest workload in …

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense
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2 months, 1 week ago

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense

Associated Press  

The NFC North showdown between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions is set to take place this Sunday. The Lions have a high-powered offense, while the Packers specialize in taking the ball away. The game is expected to be a high-scoring contest, as both teams are capable of scoring plenty of points. Detroit has been a dominant force …

Titans vs. Lions: A Lopsided Showdown at Ford Field
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Titans vs. Lions: A Lopsided Showdown at Ford Field

Associated Press  

The Lions host the Titans in a lopsided matchup of 5-1 and 1-5 teams at Ford Field. The Titans hold the edge in defense, holding Buffalo to 74 yards rushing last week, the fewest they've allowed this season. The Lions, on the other hand, have shown resilience on offense, holding the ball for an average of 31:17 per game and …

Rams Seek to Carry Momentum into Thursday Night Showdown with Vikings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams Seek to Carry Momentum into Thursday Night Showdown with Vikings

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams will clash in a highly anticipated matchup on Thursday night. The Rams hold a 28-17-2 advantage in the series, having won the past two meetings with the Vikings. Both teams boast strong offenses and defenses, but the Vikings' experience and quarterback Matthew Stafford could pose a significant challenge for the Rams' defense. The …

Lions Struggle to Overcome Vikings in Crucial NFC North Matchup
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions Struggle to Overcome Vikings in Crucial NFC North Matchup

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions fought hard but fell to the Minnesota Vikings 31-29 in a crucial NFC North game. Despite Jared Goff's impressive passing performance, the Lions struggled to generate offense in the second half. The defense played well, limiting Minnesota to only 29 points on 36 attempts. The Lions' offense, meanwhile, was unable to find any rhythm, managing only 14 …

Lions Dominate Vikings in Thrilling Thriller, Secure NFC North Crown
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Vikings in Thrilling Thriller, Secure NFC North Crown

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions secured their first division title in 30 years with a thrilling 31-29 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. Jake Bates's field goal with seconds left secured the win for the Lions, who dominated the game despite trailing for most of the contest. Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions with 116 yards and two touchdowns, while Jared Goff threw for …

The undefeated Vikings and their stress-inducing defense take on the high-scoring and surging Lions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The undefeated Vikings and their stress-inducing defense take on the high-scoring and surging Lions

Associated Press  

Detroit at Minnesota Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. The Lions have scored 40-plus points in two straight games for the first time since 1962, behind one of the NFL’s most complete offenses and one of its brightest strategical minds. DE Marcus Davenport, who played last season for the Vikings, is likely out for the year with a triceps injury.. Lions …

Minnesota Vikings smother New York Jets in London to continue unbeaten NFL start
3 months ago

Minnesota Vikings smother New York Jets in London to continue unbeaten NFL start

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Vikings Take Control of London Battle with Aaron Rodgers and Jets
3 months ago

Vikings Take Control of London Battle with Aaron Rodgers and Jets

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The Minnesota Vikings take their 4-0 record overseas to face Aaron Rodgers and the Jets in London. The game marks the third time the Jets will play in London and their first since a 27-20 loss to Atlanta in 2021. The key matchup is between Vikings WR Justin Jefferson and Jets CB Sauce Gardner. The game is expected to be …

Undefeated Seahawks aiming to defeat Dan Campbell-led Lions for 4th straight season on Monday night
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Undefeated Seahawks aiming to defeat Dan Campbell-led Lions for 4th straight season on Monday night

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Seattle at Detroit Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ABC. The Seahawks are the first team since the 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers to win their first three games while holding each opponent to fewer than 150 yards passing. Injuries Kenneth Walker seems on the verge of returning after missing two games, although with a condensed schedule of three games in an 11-day span, …

Lions hoping to make more history, seeking first road playoff win since 1957
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions hoping to make more history, seeking first road playoff win since 1957

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have taken strides toward leaving their woeful history behind, pulling within a win of their first Super Bowl appearance. Detroit plays at San Francisco on Sunday in the NFC championship game, aiming for the franchise’s first road playoff win since 1957, when it beat the 49ers and went on to win the NFL …

Packers-Vikings could be wild-card elimination game, with division clinched for Lions
1 year ago

Packers-Vikings could be wild-card elimination game, with division clinched for Lions

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at MINNESOTA Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC OPENING LINE: Vikings by 1½, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Jayden Reed didn’t play last week and has been a limited participant in practice.. Packers S Darnell Savage has sat out two straight games and practiced on a limited basis this week. With OLB Marcus Davenport out for the past nine games and …

Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch 1st division title since 1993
1 year ago

Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch 1st division title since 1993

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Dan Campbell towered over the podium in a black T-shirt commemorating Detroit’s first division title in 30 years, reveling in the moment as the bass from the locker room next door pulsated through the walls. When the Lions played at Minnesota two years ago in Campbell’s first season, the 6-foot-5 head coach cried during his postgame news conference …

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title
1 year ago

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title

LA Times  

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates after catching a one-yard touchdown pass against the Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis. Packers 33, Panthers 30 Jordan Love threw for two touchdowns, ran for one and made two big completions to set up Anders Carlson’s 32-yard field goal with 19 seconds left, and visiting Green Bay survived a fourth-quarter rally by Carolina …

Vikings beat Packers 24-10 but lose Cousins to possible Achilles tendon injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings beat Packers 24-10 but lose Cousins to possible Achilles tendon injury

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kirk Cousins threw a pair of touchdown passes before leaving with what the Vikings fear is an Achilles tendon injury, and Minnesota beat the slumping Green Bay Packers 24-10 on Sunday. BENGALS 31, 49ERS 17 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes, Cincinnati intercepted Brock Purdy on back-to-back passes in the second half, …

David Montgomery runs wild as Lions beat Packers 34-20 to take early command of NFC North
1 year, 3 months ago

David Montgomery runs wild as Lions beat Packers 34-20 to take early command of NFC North

The Independent  

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Vikings offense still seeking complete performance
2 years ago

Vikings offense still seeking complete performance

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have made the first year for coach Kevin O’Connell an unforgettable and unparalleled season of late-game drama, with an NFL-record 11 wins in one-score decisions. “We’re still hunting that four quarters of true, consistent football that we want to see,” O’Connell said after the 27-24 victory over the New York Giants on Saturday. WHAT’S WORKING …

Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph’s game-ending 61-yard FG
2 years ago

Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph’s game-ending 61-yard FG

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Jefferson got the ball just far enough across midfield for Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell to summon Greg Joseph for a kick he’d never before made in a game from that distance. Joseph’s franchise-record 61-yard field goal as time expired gave the Vikings a 27-24 victory on Saturday that prevented the New York Giants from clinching a …

Vikings’ Cook, Bills’ Diggs among best bets to score
2 years ago

Vikings’ Cook, Bills’ Diggs among best bets to score

Associated Press  

With temperatures dropping, these players will continue to bring the heat to fantasy lineups. ___ Wide Receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON, Vikings Justin Jefferson has been adding TDs to the plethora of fantasy points he’s bringing in each week as he’s scored in five of his past seven outings. He’ll face the Giants this week, our ninth-best matchup for opposing WRs and …

Vikings beat Colts in OT in biggest comeback in NFL history
2 years ago

Vikings beat Colts in OT in biggest comeback in NFL history

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings completed the biggest comeback in NFL history, erasing a 33-point deficit by beating the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 on Greg Joseph’s 40-yard field goal with three seconds left in overtime Saturday to win the NFC North division in their typical dramatic fashion. BILLS 32, DOLPHINS 29 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tyler Bass hit a 25-yard field …

Vikings clinch NFC North with 33-point comeback vs Colts
2 years ago

Vikings clinch NFC North with 33-point comeback vs Colts

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Vikings completed the biggest comeback in NFL history, erasing a 33-point deficit by beating the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 on Greg Joseph’s 40-yard field goal with 3 seconds left in overtime on Saturday to clinch the NFC North division in their typical dramatic fashion. Kirk Cousins passed for 460 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Vikings, who trailed …

Vikings searching for solutions on defense after latest leak
2 years ago

Vikings searching for solutions on defense after latest leak

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have found a winning formula for this season despite a vulnerable defense: producing enough well-timed sacks, stops and turnovers in scoring range to offset the concerning amount of total yards they’ve surrendered. “Ultimately I think we need to generate more rush, however we do it, and then just try to limit explosives.” With the Vikings …

Vikings can clinch NFC North on road against surging Lions
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings can clinch NFC North on road against surging Lions

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins certainly isn’t apologizing for winning nine games by eight or fewer points. That just doesn’t happen much in the NFL.” If Minnesota beats or ties the Lions it will win a division title for the first time since 2017. “More importantly, it’s …

Vikings can clinch NFC North with win or tie against Lions
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings can clinch NFC North with win or tie against Lions

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA VIKINGS at DETROIT Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Lions by 1 1/2 AGAINST THE SPREAD: Vikings 6-5-1; Lions 8-3-1 SERIES RECORD: Lions lead 80-40-2 LAST MEETING: Vikings beat Lions 28-24 on Sept. 25, in Minneapolis. He has been progressing through the protocol and took part in practice on Wednesday on a limited basis.. Five Vikings …

Vikings hang on, again, for 27-22 victory over White, Jets
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings hang on, again, for 27-22 victory over White, Jets

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — In the tension of these habitually tight finishes, the Minnesota Vikings have become quite the confident and comfortable team. Justin Jefferson’s touchdown catch with 8:33 left gave the Vikings a large enough lead to hang on for a 27-22 victory despite a relentless rally by the New York Jets on Sunday. We’re in the red zone, fourth down, …

Josh Allen has horror day as Buffalo Bills fall to Minnesota Vikings in overtime
2 years, 1 month ago

Josh Allen has horror day as Buffalo Bills fall to Minnesota Vikings in overtime

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Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win
2 years, 2 months ago

Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win

Associated Press  

— Kirk Cousins got the game ball after leading the Minnesota Vikings to a comeback victory against the team he started his NFL career with, and the first thought that came to his mind was starting a chant with the most famous words from his time with Washington. “We grind on and keep trying to pull them out in the …

Vikings, Commanders match up with winning streaks at stake
2 years, 2 months ago

Vikings, Commanders match up with winning streaks at stake

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA at WASHINGTON Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Vikings by 3½ AGAINST THE SPREAD: Vikings 3-4; Commanders 4-4 SERIES RECORD: Vikings lead 14-13. Over their first seven games, the Vikings had only one missed game to injury by any starter.. Washington’s Chase Young, working slowly to return from a torn ACL in his right knee, is …

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