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Vikings keep putting pressure on opposing QBs without relying as heavily on the blitz

Nov. 18, 2024 17:41 PM EST

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...

The undefeated Vikings and their stress-inducing defense take on the high-scoring and surging Lions

Oct. 17, 2024 12:37 PM EDT

Detroit (4-1) at Minnesota (5-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Vikings by 1½. Against the spread: Lions 4-1; Vikings 5-0. Series record: Vikings lead 80-43-2. Last meeting: Lions beat Vikings 30-20 on Jan. 7,...

The unbeaten Texans and Vikings have each been bringing the quarterback pressure

Sep. 19, 2024 20:07 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings let Danielle Hunter leave as a free agent this year, deciding not to pay market price for a player who'd flourished into the franchise's latest in a long line of prolific pass rushers. Hunter joined the Houston Texans instead, jumping at the...

Sam Darnold and an attacking defense drive the undefeated Vikings in a 23-17 win over the 49ers

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. ...