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The revamped and revitalized Vikings are thriving behind a much deeper defense
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 enjoy 97-yard Darnold-to-Jefferson TD pass for early spark in win vs. 49ers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold strong-armed his former team in his home debut for the Minnesota Vikings — with a 97-yard touchdown pass to superstar Justin Jefferson. The San Francisco 49ers weren't surprised by his success in the 23-17 victory by the Vikings on Sunday, but they...
Passing in Week 1 reached its lowest level for any week in the NFL since 2007
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ From rookies struggling in their first career starts to high-paid quarterbacks not living up to their contracts to rusty veterans coming off...
The Vikings' defense shines in their opener to Flores' satisfaction after an offseason restocking
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — 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...
If the opener against the Vikings was an indication, the Giants could be in for a long season
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — If the New York Giants' performance in their season-opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings is a foreshadowing of things to come, this could be another long season for coach Brian Daboll and the rest of the team. The Giants played poorly in a 28-6 loss to...
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is booed in his first game since ACL injury
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After working for more than nine months to recover from ACL surgery, Daniel Jones didn't quite have a storybook return for the New York Giants in their season opener. The quarterback was booed. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 draft...
Darnold throws 2 TD passes and Van Ginkel scores on a 1-handed INT as Vikings easily top Giants 28-6
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Sam Darnold had one of those super performances at MetLife Stadium that New York Jets fans hoped to see weekly after he was drafted No. 3 overall in 2018. Six years later as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, he did it against, of all teams, the Giants...
Vikings give promising rookie pass rusher Turner valuable training camp tests vs. Darrisaw
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 —...
