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Vikings’ passing attack is as potent as ever with Addison’s surge as Bears prepare for a rematch
1 week, 4 days ago

Vikings’ passing attack is as potent as ever with Addison’s surge as Bears prepare for a rematch

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — When the Chicago Bears were busy keeping Justin Jefferson quiet last month, the Minnesota Vikings put Jordan Addison to work. “We always say that we’re the best duo in the entire league,” Jefferson said after he and his sidekick reached a new height in the rich history of Vikings receivers last week in a 42-21 victory over Atlanta …

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Aaron Jones earns redemption with game-winning TD to lift Vikings past Cardinals: Key takeaways
3 weeks, 2 days 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’s toughness surfaces when needed in Vikings’ overtime victory over Bears
1 month ago

Sam Darnold’s toughness surfaces when needed in Vikings’ overtime victory over Bears

New York Times  

CHICAGO — There is a world in which Sam Darnold never returned to the game Sunday. GO DEEPER Vikings beat Bears 30-27 in OT as Addison has career day: Key takeaways “Show me somebody who had a better game at the quarterback position,” O’Connell said. Late in the fourth quarter, with the Vikings driving in hopes of extending their 7-point …

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Vikings Overcome Colts in Thrilling Comeback Victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vikings Overcome Colts in Thrilling Comeback Victory

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts 21-13 in a thrilling comeback performance. Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes, including a game-sealing score with 2:05 left, and the Vikings' defense stifled Flacco's return to the starting role. The Vikings improved to 6-2 on the season, while the Colts remain winless in their first game of the season.

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NFL QB stock report, Week 4: Josh Allen overtakes Patrick Mahomes for No. 1
3 months ago

NFL QB stock report, Week 4: Josh Allen overtakes Patrick Mahomes for No. 1

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest NFL QB stock report. His 219.7 passing yards per game would be significantly lower than last year’s career worst of 261.4 and almost a football field shy of his career best of 318.6 in 2018. They’ve got more room for error than any team in the NFL, especially with an upper-tier defense, so Mahomes doesn’t need …

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Vikings are relieved Darnold has just a knee bruise and no damage after a late hit
3 months ago

Vikings are relieved Darnold has just a knee bruise and no damage after a late hit

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold has a bruised left knee from a late and low hit that sidelined him for one play, a relief to the undefeated Vikings after an MRI exam revealed no structure damage. Darnold was hurt when Houston defensive end Danielle Hunter took him to the turf after a completion late in the third quarter …

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The Vikings’ defense shines in their opener to Flores’ satisfaction after an offseason restocking
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Vikings’ defense shines in their opener to Flores’ satisfaction after an offseason restocking

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings had long been in full control of the New York Giants in this promising season-opening performance, when Byron Murphy Jr. batted away a fourth-down pass near the goal line late in the fourth quarter to ensure a touchdown-free afternoon for a revamped defense. “Guys were disciplined up front, playing unselfish, doing the right things,” …

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Grading the good, bad and ugly of every major NFL free agency 2024 deal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Grading the good, bad and ugly of every major NFL free agency 2024 deal

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL year officially started on March 13, and thanks to the “legal tampering window” for free agency that opened two days earlier, it was a frenzied opening stretch. He agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with $10.5 million guaranteed Giants add OT Jermaine Eluemunor Grade: A Randy Mueller’s Top 150 ranking: No. Panthers add DT A’Shawn Robinson …

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Sam Darnold joins Trey Lance and Brock Purdy in a 49ers’ QB room of uncertainty
1 year, 9 months ago

Sam Darnold joins Trey Lance and Brock Purdy in a 49ers’ QB room of uncertainty

New York Times  

The 49ers went through four different quarterbacks last season. “There are some unknowns with Brock’s injury and Trey coming back,” Darnold acknowledged in his introductory videoconference on Thursday. When a reporter asked Darnold if 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan had indicated that he’d have a chance to compete for the 49ers’ starting QB job, the answer merely conveyed the general questions …

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Key to Panthers’ success in 2021? From Donte Jackson to Sam Darnold, 10 players who need to step up big
3 years, 4 months ago

Key to Panthers’ success in 2021? From Donte Jackson to Sam Darnold, 10 players who need to step up big

New York Times  

Fans won’t be lined up along the fence and autographs are prohibited this year at Panthers training camp. Still, the Panthers will have 14 days of open practices at Wofford, giving attendees a birds-eye view of a roster that has undergone several significant changes since last year’s 5-11 finish. Defensive tackle Derrick Brown It’s not that last year’s first-round pick …

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Who’s Bobby Slowik and why is he rising up the 49ers’ coaching chart? A mailbag
3 years, 10 months ago

Who’s Bobby Slowik and why is he rising up the 49ers’ coaching chart? A mailbag

New York Times  

This was a great day for Matthews. — Matt F. I don’t see the connection either beyond the facts that Darnold is a quarterback, he could be available and the 49ers have said they would check out quarterbacks this year. — Dustin F. Every 49ers fan ought to know by now that there’s no way to predict who comes back …

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