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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 …

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Sam Darnold leads Vikings to 3rd straight win, beating Titans 23-13
1 month ago

Sam Darnold leads Vikings to 3rd straight win, beating Titans 23-13

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sam Darnold lost a fumble on the Minnesota Vikings’ third offensive play. and then also overcome some things around him to make some plays, which was critical for us,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said of Darnold. Harrison Smith clinched the win with an interception with 1:50 left, giving the Vikings’ fans that turned this into a near …

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Stingy Vikings hold the clawless Jaguars to 143 yards in a 12-7 victory and improve to 7-2
1 month, 1 week ago

Stingy Vikings hold the clawless Jaguars to 143 yards in a 12-7 victory and improve to 7-2

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The only remotely close part of this matchup was the final score. Minnesota’s stingy defense held Jacksonville to 143 yards — the fewest in coach Doug Pederson’s three seasons — and the Vikings overcame Sam Darnold’s three interceptions to beat the Jaguars 12-7 on Sunday in a mostly purple-clad stadium. “Those are the types of games that …

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

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Sam Darnold is thriving with the undefeated Vikings. His original team, the Jets, is next
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Darnold is thriving with the undefeated Vikings. His original team, the Jets, is next

Associated Press  

As the Minnesota Vikings were preparing for the draft earlier this year with a keen eye on the prospects for their next franchise player, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell spoke often of the importance of immersing a young quarterback in an environment conducive to success. The momentum in football is a serious thing,” O’Connell said after the …

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

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Can Zach Wilson begin a fruitful second act with Broncos? It starts in the huddle
7 months ago

Can Zach Wilson begin a fruitful second act with Broncos? It starts in the huddle

New York Times  

Few quarterbacks have faced more scrutiny during their first three years in the NFL than Zach Wilson encountered under the glaring lights in New York. “We’ll figure it out,” said Payton, who has given no indication of the quarterback pecking order since Wilson and Nix joined Stidham on the roster. “… But we’ll have a rotation, and we’ll go from …

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Vikings agree to deals with ex-rival RB Aaron Jones and QB Sam Darnold as initial sub for Cousins
9 months, 1 week ago

Vikings agree to deals with ex-rival RB Aaron Jones and QB Sam Darnold as initial sub for Cousins

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have their bridge quarterback for the post-Kirk Cousins era and a new ball-carrier who ought to add yet more fuel to their fiercest rivalry. The Vikings stayed aggressive in free agency Tuesday by adding former Green Bay running back Aaron Jones and 2018 third overall draft pick Sam Darnold as a temporary replacement for Cousins. …

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