Oct. 25, 2024 19:23 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defense that fueled Minnesota's 5-0 start with a disruptive pass rush and a swarm of tacklers to stop the run has had a rough week, humbled by a couple of code-cracking quarterbacks and their savvy play-callers.
Four days after the Vikings took their first...
Oct. 10, 2024 20:49 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Van Ginkel took two hard steps forward to fake a pass rush, then backpedaled left where he knew Aaron Rodgers would look to throw a quick slant with an unblocked backside blitzer coming in hot.
The disguise that defensive coordinator Brian Flores has...
Sep. 15, 2024 18:20 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The struggles Sam Darnold endured through his first five years in the NFL relegated him to backup duty last season with San Francisco, yet another prospect failing to perform like a premium draft pick.
He's been quickly regaining his status in Minnesota.
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