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Vikings waive former starting cornerback Akayleb Evans in another blow to 2022 draft class
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings waived cornerback Akayleb Evans on Saturday in another setback for their beleaguered 2022 draft class. Evans started 15 games last season, but he had been relegated to a special teams role this year after the Vikings added veteran...
Jefferson keeps seeing double as Vikings aim to stay focused on overall offensive production
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Justin Jefferson might be weary of all the safeties shadowing his every route, determined not to let the Minnesota Vikings go deep, but he's hardly angry. The double and triple coverage he continually faces, after all, is a sign of immense respect for his...
Vikings eye 4th straight win and try to gain ground in NFC North when they meet struggling Bears
CHICAGO (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings understand the Chicago Bears are trying to keep a season that's slipping away from falling completely out of reach. Forgive them for being a little wary. “This league’s all about response, and when you have teams who go...
Darnold, Vikings face Bears, looking to extend win streak to 4 games
Minnesota (8-2) at Chicago (4-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Vikings 7-3; Bears 5-4-1 Series record: Vikings lead 66-58-2 Last meeting: Bears beat Vikings 12-10 in...
Vikings keep putting pressure on opposing QBs without relying as heavily on the blitz
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — With the Minnesota Vikings holding a 10-point lead at Tennessee midway through the fourth quarter, Titans quarterback Will Levis lined up in the shotgun formation for a crucial fourth-and-4 play from the Minnesota 43. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores...
Once again, penalties have Callahan, Titans frustrated after latest loss
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Brian Callahan has seen enough flags thrown against his Titans in back-to-back games in crucial moments. On Sunday, he made sure the NFL officiating crew knew what he thought of this momentum-shifting penalty midway through the second...
Sam Darnold leads Vikings to 3rd straight win, beating Titans 23-13
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Darnold lost a fumble on the Minnesota Vikings' third offensive play. He more than made up for that turnover for the rest of the game. Darnold threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score and the Vikings beat the Tennessee...
Titans LB Jack Gibbens carted off field with injured right ankle in an air cast
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans linebacker Jack Gibbens hurt his right ankle early in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings and was taken off the field on a cart with his leg in an air cast. Gibbens was hurt on a run play by Vikings running back Aaron Jones....
Vikings visit woeful Titans, looking to stay perfect against AFC this season
Minnesota (7-2) at Tennessee (2-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Vikings by 6. Against the spread: Vikings 6-3; Titans 1-8. Series record: Vikings lead 9-5. Last meeting: Titans won 31-30 at Minnesota on Sept....
Why are so many NFL kickers getting hurt? Specialist switches have been trending up this season
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The kicker carousel has spun frequently around the NFL this fall. The riders keep getting hurt. Traditionally viewed in this tough-guy sport as the quirky specialists who get to steer clear of the danger that lurks on the field, the place-kicking...
