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Despite tight goal-line D, Vikings need better pass coverage
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — After all the long passing plays and fourth-down conversions the Minnesota Vikings surrendered against Denver, the defense still had the game in its hands. Forcing three straight incompletions by Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen inside the 5-yard line, the Vikings and their fans...
Broncos keep squandering fourth-quarter leads
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — There's one thing nobody in the NFL does better than the Denver Broncos. The Broncos’ 27-23 loss at Minnesota marked the league-leading fourth time they've squandered a fourth-quarter lead this season. “We have to learn to finish," running back Phillip Lindsay said....
On weekend of blowouts, Broncos bow out
On a day of blowouts, the Denver Broncos blew it. Wipeouts ruled the weekend, led by the Ravens' 41-7 smoking of the Texans in which Lamar Jackson completely outshined Deshaun Watson, turning the much-hyped showdown between the two double-threat QBs into a one-sided affair. Jackson has now beaten Tom Brady,...
Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit at half to beat Broncos 27-23
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had barely moved the ball at all, when they gathered in a humbled locker room after an awful first half. Picking up the pace with the two-minute offense was about their only hope of a comeback. They delivered one in stunning fashion against the Denver Broncos....
Broncos defense collapses again in 27-23 loss to Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defense that has long been the backbone of the Denver Broncos was staked to a 20-0 lead at halftime in Minnesota, after two full quarters of all-phases domination of the Vikings. The offense managed only three more points. The defense lost yet another late lead, and this collapse was...
The Latest: Vikes overcome 20-0 deficit, beat Broncos 27-23
The Latest on Week 11 in the NFL (all times EST): 4:20 p.m. The Minnesota Vikings overcame a 20-0 first-half deficit and their defense hung on in a 27-23 lead over the Denver Broncos. The Vikings improved to 8-3 by scoring touchdowns on each of their four second-half possessions and capped by Kirk Cousins’...
Kubiak impact on Vikings’ offense is clear; Broncos to visit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings needed to refresh their offense after that flop of a finish to last season, and coach Mike Zimmer sought another experienced confidant. Adding Gary Kubiak to the staff has clearly changed the dynamic around this team for the better. “Gary has been tremendous....
Broncos-Vikings Preview Capsule
DENVER (3-6) at MINNESOTA (7-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE — Vikings by 10½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Broncos 5-4, Vikings 6-4 SERIES RECORD — Tied 7-7 LAST MEETING — Broncos beat Vikings 23-20, Oct. 4, 2015 LAST WEEK — Broncos had bye, beat Browns 24-19 on Nov. 3;...
Texans-Ravens could be first of many Watson-Jackson duels
This is the first of what could be many meetings between two dynamic young AFC quarterbacks when Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans visit Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. It might not even be the only one this season. Watson was the 12th overall pick of the 2017 draft after leading Clemson to...
He’s cooking: Vikings RB’s recipe is speed, strength, vision
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Tackling Dalvin Cook has been a challenge this season. The Minnesota Vikings running back has vaulted to the top of the league’s rushing list while leaving behind a trail of defenders who have either bounced off his 5-foot-10, 210-pound frame or simply been left in his wake. How...
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