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Sam Darnold leads game-winning drive in OT and Vikings beat Bears 30-27 after blowing late lead
CHICAGO (AP) — Sam Darnold figured the Vikings would recover the Bears' onside kick near the end of regulation and he would only need to kneel. Though things got a little more complicated, he'll take this result. Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to...
Vikings love to tout tight end Josh Oliver, despite his unglamorous run-blocking role
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — There's hardly a less heralded role in an NFL offense than the run-blocking tight end, in light of the evolution of the position that has planted sleek pass-catchers routinely capable of beating safeties in one-on-one matchups up the seam all over the league. ...
Vikings try to get their defense back on track in prime time against the Colts as Flacco takes over
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings surged to the top of the NFL with a five-game winning streak to start the season, fueled by a disruptive and relentless defense that suddenly became vulnerable in losing twice in a five-day span. Did the rest of the league crack the code? Or...
Vikings lose standout left tackle Christian Darrisaw for the rest of the season with knee injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw will have season-ending surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee, a devastating development for a team that was undefeated a week ago but has since endured a series of setbacks. Coach Kevin O'Connell...
Jefferson sees longer gains for Vikings ahead, 'sick of having these 80, 90-yard games'
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Justin Jefferson has gone four full games in a row for the Minnesota Vikings without reaching 100 receiving yards, the longest such streak of his spectacular career. Don't think he hasn't noticed. “I’m definitely sick of having these 80,...
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell says his team's 4-0 record means 'nothing' against Jets in London
WATFORD, England (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated so far this season — and undefeated in international games in franchise history. Don't tell coach Kevin O'Connell, though. “A lot of people have taken note of the start that we’re off to," he said....
Vikings plan to bring Hockenson back to practice this week in latest step toward return
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings plan to open tight end T.J. Hockenson's practice window later this week, putting the two-time Pro Bowl pick another step closer to returning from the torn ACL and MCL in his right knee suffered Dec. 24 in the Week 16 game last season. Coach...
