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Aaron Rodgers becomes the 9th NFL player to throw for 60,000 yards

Oct. 06, 2024 11:37 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Aaron Rodgers reached another milestone in his stellar career on Sunday by becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to throw for 60,000 yards in regular-season games. The 40-year-old New York Jets quarterback crossed the threshold when he connected with Tyler...

Jets add QB Adrian Martinez to roster for game against Vikings

Oct. 06, 2024 08:27 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — The New York Jets have activated third-string quarterback Adrian Martinez for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Martinez would serve as an emergency quarterback behind starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Tyrod Taylor. ...

Packers get next chance to feast on Rams' struggling defense

Oct. 04, 2024 19:16 PM EDT

Green Bay (2-2) at Los Angeles Rams (1-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 3. Against the spread: Packers 2-2; Rams 1-3. Series record: Packers lead 50-47-2. Last meeting: Packers beat Rams 20-3 at...

The Vikings take their 4-0 record overseas to face Aaron Rodgers and the Jets in London

Oct. 04, 2024 17:47 PM EDT

New York Jets (2-2) vs. Minnesota (4-0) in London. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. EDT, NFL Network. BetMGM NFL Odds: Vikings by 2½. Against the spread: Minnesota 4-0; New York 2-2. Series record: Jets lead 8-4. Last meeting: Vikings...

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell says his team's 4-0 record means 'nothing' against Jets in London

Oct. 04, 2024 17:21 PM EDT

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....

Frequent flyer: Justin Jefferson embraces international spotlight as Vikings return to London

Oct. 04, 2024 14:35 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — He played soccer with Vinícius Júnior in Brazil and walked the runway with pal Joe Burrow in Paris. Now, he’s bringing the Griddy back to London. In other words, Justin Jefferson is right at home. The Minnesota Vikings receiver is...

Jets' Rodgers insists there's no rift with Saleh and responds to rumors of potential Adams reunion

Oct. 04, 2024 13:57 PM EDT

WARE, England (AP) — Aaron Rodgers talked some football but mostly relationships — those with coach Robert Saleh and former teammate Davante Adams, in particular — after the New York Jets landed in London on Friday. The four-time NFL MVP even tossed in some local lingo, saying...

Sam Darnold is thriving with the undefeated Vikings. His original team, the Jets, is next

Oct. 03, 2024 18:25 PM EDT

As the Minnesota Vikings were preparing for the draft earlier this year with a keen eye on the prospects for their next franchise player, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O'Connell spoke often of the importance of immersing a young quarterback in an environment conducive to...

Browns DE Alex Wright having season-ending triceps surgery. Loss a blow to Cleveland's D-line depth

Oct. 03, 2024 13:29 PM EDT

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright will miss the remainder of the season with a triceps injury sustained in the second week of the season. Wright posted on social media Thursday that he will undergo surgery. The team confirmed Wright's procedure ahead of...

Vikings plan to bring Hockenson back to practice this week in latest step toward return

Oct. 02, 2024 20:15 PM EDT

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...