Latest Brian O'Neill News

Tampa Bay WR Mike Evans makes 6th Pro Bowl as replacements named

Jan. 27, 2025 20:24 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans got his 11th straight 1,000-yard season — and now he's a Pro Bowler for the sixth time. Evans was named to the Pro Bowl Games on Monday as a replacement player after spots were vacated by this year's Super Bowl participants...

Vikings face more QB questions with Darnold's expiring contract and McCarthy's knee recovery

Jan. 16, 2025 19:51 PM EST

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have entered yet another offseason with significant questions around their quarterback depth chart, an unsettledness that was supposed to be calmed last year when they drafted J.J. McCarthy. Sam Darnold played so well over 16 games after...

Rams overwhelm Vikings 27-9 in wild-card playoff game moved to Arizona because of LA wildfires

Jan. 14, 2025 00:55 AM EST

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Darnold tried to step up in the pocket to find a receiver but there was nowhere to go. The blue and yellow wall that was the Los Angeles Rams' defense closed too fast. Akhello Witherspoon got there first, knocking the Minnesota quarterback to the ground...

Vikings thrive under coach of year favorite O'Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleur

Dec. 26, 2024 18:51 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's stirring locker room tribute to his team last week at Seattle was respectfully interrupted by seven-year veteran right tackle Brian O'Neill, who flipped the script on the game ball awards by tossing one to the boss in honor of his...

Vikings head to Seattle in matchup of teams tied for 1st in their respective divisions

Dec. 20, 2024 17:45 PM EST

Minnesota (12-2) at Seattle (8-6) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 3. Series record: Seahawks lead 13-6. Against the spread: Vikings 9-4-1, Seahawks 6-7-1 Last meeting: The Vikings beat the Seahawks...

Vikings delivered a dominant defensive performance that simply wore down the Bears

Dec. 17, 2024 18:19 PM EST

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Caleb Williams had just trudged off the field after being chased all over the backfield by Minnesota's Jonathan Greenard during another failed third-down play for Chicago when he plopped down on the bench and rolled his head back in exhaustion. Having taken a...

Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears

Dec. 17, 2024 00:59 AM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Their spot in the playoffs secure, the Minnesota Vikings delivered a prime-time performance seeped in those ingredients that frequently fuel postseason success. Aaron Jones and Cam Akers had touchdown runs in the second half to complement an unrelenting defense,...

Vikings win 5th straight, rallying past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold's TD pass with 1:13 left

Dec. 01, 2024 18:51 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings were searching for an offensive rhythm well past halftime. Aaron Jones had another early turnover. This confident, connected and resilient team didn't flinch. Sam Darnold's second touchdown pass of the second half went to...

Darnold, Vikings face Bears, looking to extend win streak to 4 games

Nov. 21, 2024 15:01 PM EST

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...