The Vikings and their in-gear offense will be a tough team to outscore moving forward
1 week, 6 days ago

The Vikings and their in-gear offense will be a tough team to outscore moving forward

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Sam Darnold pinballed around his collapsed pocket to dodge a sack on third-and-8, before slicing through a skinny opening to sprint right in search of more space as Justin Jefferson’s hand shot up downfield. With O’Connell directing the quarterback development program and calling the plays and Jefferson leading a dangerous and diverse group of pass-catchers, Darnold has finally found a place he can thrive in after such an environment had long eluded the third overall pick in the 2018 draft — even in this roundabout way after the season-ending injury to rookie J.J. McCarthy. “Just the energy, the tempo that we had, just going out there and executing the plays.” None more spectacular than that on-the-run 52-yard touchdown pass from Darnold to Jefferson, who started the play in motion from left to right into a three-man bunch with Addison and Jalen Nailor to set up a favorable matchup with nickel cornerback Dee Alford. The Falcons couldn’t have played their coverage worse, leaving three receivers open, but that’s the type of stress the Vikings can put on a defense with the way Darnold is throwing the ball. What needs help The Vikings have allowed their two highest rushing yardage totals of the season in the last two weeks for an average of 4.95 yards per attempt, a trend worth watching for a defense that still ranks second in the NFL against the run.

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Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson lead surging Vikings past Seahawks 27-24
14 hours, 21 minutes ago

Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson lead surging Vikings past Seahawks 27-24

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Sam Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third TD pass of the game, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 on Sunday to keep pace with Detroit for the top spot in the NFC. After the Seahawks took the lead on Smith’s third TD pass, Darnold led …

Seahawks hope to increase playoff odds when they face Vikings
3 days, 14 hours ago

Seahawks hope to increase playoff odds when they face Vikings

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have no choice but to move forward. “They have really good players, a really good scheme, and they’re well-coached,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said. “It’s going to be a grind because these are really good football teams we’re going to play, whether it’s two on the road or hosting Green Bay here,” coach Kevin …

Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears
6 days, 10 hours 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 …

Vikings take 6-game winning streak into Monday night matchup vs. backsliding Bears
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Aaron Jones earns redemption with game-winning TD to lift Vikings past Cardinals: Key takeaways
3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Darnold, Vikings face Bears, looking to extend win streak to 4 games
1 month 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. …

Vikings keep putting pressure on opposing QBs without relying as heavily on the blitz
1 month ago

Vikings keep putting pressure on opposing QBs without relying as heavily on the blitz

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — With the Minnesota Vikings holding a 10-point lead at Tennessee midway through the fourth quarter, Titans quarterback Will Levis lined up in the shotgun formation for a crucial fourth-and-4 play from the Minnesota 43. Patrick Jones powered past Titans right guard Peter Skoronski, the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and pulled down Levis for …

Vikings visit woeful Titans, looking to stay perfect against AFC this season
1 month, 1 week 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 …

The Vikings are still winning despite Sam Darnold’s recent spate of interceptions
1 month, 1 week ago

The Vikings are still winning despite Sam Darnold’s recent spate of interceptions

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The roller-coaster ride for the Minnesota Vikings with Sam Darnold at quarterback has reached a midseason dip, with no space or time to step off. For all they did well Sunday in defeating Jacksonville 12-7 to maintain the second-best record in the NFC at 7-2, the Vikings entered the new week with a significant issue to dissect …

Sam Darnold’s turnovers nearly doom Vikings in narrow win over Jaguars
1 month, 1 week ago

Sam Darnold’s turnovers nearly doom Vikings in narrow win over Jaguars

New York Times  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — If you have attended a nondescript bowl game, you know what it was like to watch the Minnesota Vikings play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at EverBank Stadium. Had Sam Darnold’s counterpart not been Mac Jones, who started for Jacksonville in place of the injured Trevor Lawrence, the Vikings might not have escaped this town with an …

Vikings Reassess Darnold Amidst Turning Tides
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vikings Reassess Darnold Amidst Turning Tides

Associated Press  

Despite some costly turnovers, the Minnesota Vikings are enjoying a surprising season of revival. Quarterback Sam Darnold has been a bright spot for the team, leading the league in interceptions and completing at a high rate. The Vikings' offense has also been effective, with wide receiver Justin Jefferson consistently making catches. However, Darnold has also had some costly turnovers, and …

Vikings' Unstoppable Defense Defuses Jets, Remains Unbeaten
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings' Unstoppable Defense Defuses Jets, Remains Unbeaten

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Vikings had a challenging offensive outing against the New York Jets, generating only 37 yards and two first downs over a stretch of seven possessions from late in the second quarter until late in the fourth. Despite the struggles, the Vikings' defense proved to be a force, forcing three interceptions, three sacks, and a 54.9 passer rating that …

Minnesota Vikings smother New York Jets in London to continue unbeaten NFL start
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell says his team’s 4-0 record means ‘nothing’ against Jets in London
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell says his team’s 4-0 record means ‘nothing’ against Jets in London

Associated Press  

WATFORD, England — The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated so far this season — and undefeated in international games in franchise history. “We’ve got to go out for four quarters this week and re-establish ourselves — our identity, our play style, our football philosophy — it’s got to be re-established on a week-in week-out basis,” O’Connell said. “It was great, honestly, …

What we learned in NFL Week 4: Ravens get mojo back, Vikings prove staying power
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What we learned in NFL Week 4: Ravens get mojo back, Vikings prove staying power

New York Times  

Two weeks ago, the Baltimore Ravens walked off their home field 0-2 while boos rained down. Cincinnati is still 7-14-1 under coach Zac Taylor in the month of September, but 0-4 would’ve been pretty close to a death knell: only one team in NFL history, the 1992 San Diego Chargers, made the playoffs after losing their first four games of …

Vikings put their unbeaten record on the line as they visit the NFC North-rival Packers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings put their unbeaten record on the line as they visit the NFC North-rival Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Minnesota Vikings already have emerged as one of the NFL’s biggest surprises by winning their first three games after being a consensus pick to finish last in the NFC North. “The first three games of the season mean absolutely nothing if we don’t start continuing to maintain our play style. Jones’ return to Lambeau Aaron …

Sam Darnold is thriving with the Vikings while getting the most support he’s had in the NFL
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sam Darnold is thriving with the Vikings while getting the most support he’s had in the NFL

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The knee injury that sent Sam Darnold to the sideline late in the third quarter was deemed minor enough by the Minnesota Vikings for him to return to the field after missing just one play, when the U.S. Bank Stadium crowd roared with approval and relief upon the sight of him jogging back to the huddle. “The fans’ …

Vikings’ season of upheaval at quarterback ends with a 7-10 record
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings’ season of upheaval at quarterback ends with a 7-10 record

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The emotion of a frustrating season prompted Nick Mullens to take a deep breath before answering a question on Sunday. “We can’t sit back and say ‘Well, we didn’t have Kirk, so this is what happens,’” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said. “When the starter goes down, we want to go back there and lead the team to playoffs …

Vikings still struggling to stop the quarterback carousel from spinning with Cousins out
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings still struggling to stop the quarterback carousel from spinning with Cousins out

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins naturally evoked the loudest roar of the night in Minnesota, further amping up a high-energy atmosphere for a crucial game against Green Bay. When Jaren Hall was benched for Nick Mullens at halftime, after an interception and a fumble each set up a Packers touchdown, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell switched quarterbacks for the fifth time in …

Dobbs rallies Vikings to 31-28 victory over the Falcons 5 days after being acquired in a trade
1 year, 1 month ago

Dobbs rallies Vikings to 31-28 victory over the Falcons 5 days after being acquired in a trade

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Joshua Dobbs hadn’t had time to learn his new Minnesota teammates’ names in his five days with the team, much less figure out the playbook. Dobbs threw two touchdown passes, including a go-ahead 6-yarder to Brandon Powell with 22 seconds remaining, and also ran for a score five days after being acquired in a trade to help rally …

The Vikings started 0-3. Now they’re 4-4 and really in crisis without Kirk Cousins
1 year, 1 month ago

The Vikings started 0-3. Now they’re 4-4 and really in crisis without Kirk Cousins

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have already endured the frustration of opening the season by losing three straight one-score games, an 0-3 start that has preceded an appearance in the playoffs only six times in the history of the NFL. They’ve already played three of the four teams that reached the conference championships last season and two of their …

Vikings take down 49ers on MNF: Rookie WR Jordan Addison shines in upset win
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings take down 49ers on MNF: Rookie WR Jordan Addison shines in upset win

New York Times  

By Alec Lewis, Matt Barrows and David Lombardi The Minnesota Vikings pulled out a 22-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers in a primetime clash at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday night. — Alec Lewis, Vikings writer Vikings’ defense helps seal victory Flustering Purdy was a key factor for the Vikings heading into Monday night’s matchup. — Matt Barrows, 49ers …

No Jefferson means Vikings might have to win ugly. That’s just what they did in his 1st absence
1 year, 2 months ago

No Jefferson means Vikings might have to win ugly. That’s just what they did in his 1st absence

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The first game for the Minnesota Vikings without Justin Jefferson was a slog, a glaring reminder of how vital the superstar wide receiver is for their ability to score. “Our offense will be hungry to go back to work and make sure we rectify some of those things, because honestly the way Kirk was throwing it today, I …

The Vikings have never lost to Patrick Mahomes. Hint: They’ve never played against him, either
1 year, 2 months ago

The Vikings have never lost to Patrick Mahomes. Hint: They’ve never played against him, either

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — There’s only one team in the NFL that Patrick Mahomes has yet to beat. Matching up with the two-time NFL MVP and his defending champion Kansas City Chiefs is hardly a recipe for maintaining the momentum generated last week by their vulnerable defense, but the Vikings of course don’t get to choose their schedule. “You want to play …

The Vikings have the red zone blues with an up-close touchdown rate that’s keeping them down
1 year, 2 months ago

The Vikings have the red zone blues with an up-close touchdown rate that’s keeping them down

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — After Kirk Cousins delivered a must-convert fourth down completion for Minnesota to T.J. Hockenson, the Vikings had the ball at the 6-yard line with 35 seconds remaining when the tight end climbed to his feet. “You have to score touchdowns in the red zone to win in this league,” a dejected Cousins said after a 28-24 defeat to …

Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut
1 year, 3 months ago

Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The grit Baker Mayfield showed Tampa Bay down the stretch of his debut sure outweighed the rough start. Mayfield recovered to throw two touchdown passes without a turnover, and the Buccaneers beat Minnesota 20-17 in the season opener after three first-half turnovers by the Vikings on Sunday. The Buccaneers, with seven starters left from the 2020 Super Bowl …

Vikings offense still seeking complete performance
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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’ Jefferson unfazed by big hits, as big games pile up
2 years ago

Vikings’ Jefferson unfazed by big hits, as big games pile up

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — For all the superb skills Justin Jefferson has as the leading receiver in the NFL, from route-running savvy to quick-twitch elusiveness to vertical jump to just pure speed, his ability to simply hang onto the ball for the Minnesota Vikings might be his best attribute of all. “They’re just difficult to hear footsteps and not shrink back, …

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 …

Donatell, Vikings working on fixes for floundering defense
2 years ago

Donatell, Vikings working on fixes for floundering defense

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The calmness and optimism Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell pours into the job has not publicly wavered, a steady demeanor built through experience and personality that’s not about to suddenly disappear at this point in a 43-year coaching career. Heck, you’ve got to roll your sleeves up and get to work, and that’s what we’re doing,” …

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 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 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 …

Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26
2 years ago

Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have quickly become a confident and resilient team under rookie coach Kevin O’Connell and his staff, and they sure showed it in this short week. Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen with 9:34 left to push Minnesota past the New England Patriots in a …

Clutch Vikings tote ample confidence at 7-1 into tough slate
2 years, 1 month ago

Clutch Vikings tote ample confidence at 7-1 into tough slate

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have owned the fourth quarter this season, with a plus-33 scoring differential that is the second best in the NFL. Whether it’s due to Kirk Cousins delivering clutch throws to Justin Jefferson and friends, Za’Darius Smith and the defense applying a fierce pass rush, late-game confidence or plain old good luck, the Vikings have reached …

Vikings seeing the benefit of leadership change in 6-1 start
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings seeing the benefit of leadership change in 6-1 start

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Patrick Peterson and Jordan Hicks, two defensive starters for the Minnesota Vikings, didn’t hold back with teammates or reporters regarding the unceremonious endings to their tenures with the Arizona Cardinals. “The feeling of going to work, being in this locker room, being around these guys, everything about this group feels like family,” running back Dalvin Cook said after …

Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The winning touch that so often escaped the Minnesota Vikings last season is back in their hands. Za’Darius Smith had three sacks to help a fired-up defense hang on against Kyler Murray, and the Vikings beat the Cardinals 34-26 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive victory. Dalvin Cook rushed for a season-high 111 yards and a touchdown, Kirk …

Vikings offense with O’Connell still a work in progress
2 years, 2 months ago

Vikings offense with O’Connell still a work in progress

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — After opening with a decisive win against the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings have been tested the past two weeks. “We’re just continuing to evolve and we are still just three games into, officially, our guys running this system and this offense, so there’s going to be some times where we’ve got to try to have that …

Jefferson, Vikings beat Packers 23-7 for O’Connell’s 1st win
2 years, 3 months ago

Jefferson, Vikings beat Packers 23-7 for O’Connell’s 1st win

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Having boldly stated before the season his goal to be the best receiver in the league, Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson can already stake a claim to this subjective yet coveted status. Jefferson smashed rival Green Bay for 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a record-setting first half, giving new Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a 23-7 win in his …

Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer
2 years, 11 months ago

Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer had no interest in reflection, still stung by several narrow losses in his eighth year that kept his team out of the playoffs and rendered irrelevant this season-ending win over Chicago. Kirk Cousins passed for 172 yards and three touchdowns in the second half to lead a Vikings comeback to beat the Bears …

Packers rout Vikings 37-10 in cold to take NFC’s No. 1 seed
2 years, 11 months ago

Packers rout Vikings 37-10 in cold to take NFC’s No. 1 seed

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers once again have made sure they won’t have to leave Lambeau Field for the conference playoffs. The Packers have won 13 straight regular-season home games but lost 31-26 at home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in last season’s NFC championship game. “Last year we didn’t get that good Green …

Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again
2 years, 11 months ago

Vikings, minus QB Cousins, look to beat Packers again

Associated Press  

While the Green Bay Packers have dominated the NFC North lately, there’s one division opponent they’ve struggled to solve. The Minnesota Vikings have won their last two matchups with the Packers and are the only NFC North team to beat them during Matt LaFleur’s three-year coaching tenure in Green Bay. Cook rushed for 163 yards, caught two passes for 63 …

Vikings outlast Rodgers, Packers 34-31 on game-ending FG
3 years, 1 month ago

Vikings outlast Rodgers, Packers 34-31 on game-ending FG

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Much to coach Mike Zimmer’s consternation, the Minnesota Vikings have made quite the habit of these white-knuckle, high-stress finishes. “You know how they say, ‘Sunday is fun day?’ It’s not, at all,” an exhausted Zimmer said after the game was decided on the final snap for a sixth time in 10 games. “I think continuing to have these …

Go-for-it Vikings get results from increased aggression
3 years, 1 month ago

Go-for-it Vikings get results from increased aggression

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — With their window tightening for playoff contention, the Minnesota Vikings finally won a close game against a winning team by simply letting loose. “If we get an opportunity to win the game, then we’re going to try to win the game,” coach Mike Zimmer said Monday, the day after beating the Los Angeles Chargers 27-20. Zimmer kept the …

Rodgers at ease as Packers roll past Vikings 43-34
4 years, 3 months ago

Rodgers at ease as Packers roll past Vikings 43-34

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — After Green Bay won last season at Minnesota to clinch the division, Aaron Rodgers paused to take a video of some jubilant Packers fans still lingering in the stadium as he walked to the bus. Rodgers took full advantage of the young cornerbacks and the empty building in Minnesota, beginning his 13th season as Green Bay’s starting quarterback …

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