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QB Kirk Cousins remains in a slump as the Vikings spoil his homecoming with 2 interceptions

Dec. 08, 2024 20:02 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When his last pass of the game sailed over the head of tight end Kyle Pitts and landed harmlessly in the back of the end zone, all Kirk Cousins could do was shake his head and begin the slow walk to the sideline. Not only were his Atlanta Falcons in a spiral —...

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21

Dec. 08, 2024 18:38 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold tossed aside his stoic demeanor for a moment after realizing he was on the videoboard, aggressively twirling a towel to further stoke the crowd's fire after the Minnesota Vikings had pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons late in the game. ...

Vikings seek 6th straight win as struggling old friend Kirk Cousins arrives with the Falcons

Dec. 06, 2024 09:39 AM EST

Atlanta (6-6) at Minnesota (10-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 5½. Against the spread: Falcons 5-7; Vikings 7-5. Series record: Vikings lead 21-12. Last meeting: Vikings beat Falcons 31-28 in Atlanta...

Vikings defense has had a big boost this season from the indefatigable Jonathan Greenard

Dec. 04, 2024 18:18 PM EST

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Jonathan Greenard was gassed, gasping for breath and gulping some water late in the game on Minnesota's sideline, having chased around Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray to the point of sheer exhaustion after fighting through an illness all week. The Cardinals...

Kyler Murray's late mistakes contribute to Cardinals' blown lead in loss to Vikings

Dec. 01, 2024 19:10 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For most of the first three quarters on Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals had the Minnesota Vikings on the ropes. Much of that was due to the outstanding play of quarterback Kyler Murray. But the Vikings rallied for 17 points in their last three possessions to pull...

Vikings win 5th straight, rallying past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold's TD pass with 1:13 left

Dec. 01, 2024 18:51 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings were searching for an offensive rhythm well past halftime. Aaron Jones had another early turnover. This confident, connected and resilient team didn't flinch. Sam Darnold's second touchdown pass of the second half went to...