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Vikings stay undefeated with 34-7 dismantling of Texans behind fierce defense, Darnold's 4 TDs

Sep. 22, 2024 22:52 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With the Minnesota Vikings savoring the unfamiliar vibe of being in full control in the fourth quarter, Justin Jefferson climbed on the bench to repeatedly wave his arms in encouragement of the home crowd to roar even louder for a defense that had the Houston Texans on their...

The unbeaten Texans and Vikings have each been bringing the quarterback pressure

Sep. 19, 2024 20:07 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings let Danielle Hunter leave as a free agent this year, deciding not to pay market price for a player who'd flourished into the franchise's latest in a long line of prolific pass rushers. Hunter joined the Houston Texans instead, jumping at the...

The revamped and revitalized Vikings are thriving behind a much deeper defense

Sep. 16, 2024 19:19 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The changes the Minnesota Vikings made this year to a team that won seven games in 2023 didn't move the needle much outside of their headquarters, making them a trendy pick for last place in a strong division by the influencers, oddsmakers and pundits who drive the offseason...

Vikings and Giants to meet in opener and hope to rebound from disappointing seasons

Sep. 05, 2024 17:17 PM EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — It's easy to look at the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants and see similar teams. Both made the playoffs in 2022 under first-year coaches — Kevin O'Connell of the Vikings and Brian Daboll of the Giants — and met in the postseason. The Giants...

Vikings give promising rookie pass rusher Turner valuable training camp tests vs. Darrisaw

Aug. 01, 2024 19:17 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — As the Minnesota Vikings were finalizing a contract extension for Christian Darrisaw, head coach Kevin O'Connell eagerly laid out a vision for the rising star left tackle and his long-term potential to help elevate the entire offense. The more immediate task —...