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Defense steps up for the Bears, but the offense struggles in a 6-3 loss to the Seahawks
CHICAGO (AP) — The defense delivered for the Chicago Bears. It was one of the team's best performances of the season on that side of the ball. Just not good enough. “I guess we should have held them to three points or zero points at the end of the day,” safety...
Vikings thrive under coach of year favorite O'Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleur
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...
Packers visit Vikings in clash of surging clubs, the 1st time in series both teams have 11-plus wins
Green Bay (11-4) at Minnesota (13-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 1. Against the spread: Packers 9-6, Vikings 10-4-1. Series record: Packers lead 66-59-3. Last meeting: Vikings beat Packers 31-29 on...
Seahawks' only path to playoffs is to win NFC West, with help from Rams
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks may face insurmountable obstacles on their narrow path to the playoffs. Their only hope of reaching the postseason is to win the NFC West, and they're a game behind the Los Angeles Rams after Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. That...
The Darnold-Jefferson connection is thriving for the surging Vikings
Sam Darnold sensed the backside pressure as soon as he dropped back with Minnesota trailing by four points late in the fourth quarter in Seattle, so he moved into a safe space in the pocket and did precisely what the Vikings would prefer him to do with the game on the line. He threw...
On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up
The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes with help, and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals kept slim chances alive. The NFL ’s playoff picture became clearer Sunday. With two weeks remaining, three of eight...
Seahawks' loss to Vikings sends their playoff chances tumbling
SEATTLE (AP) — For the Seattle Seahawks, there is now no easy path to the postseason. According to the NFL, the Seahawks' probability of making the playoffs fell to 24% after Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, who pulled ahead on a late touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to...
Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson lead surging Vikings past Seahawks 27-24
SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold has inspired confidence in his coach and teammates throughout this career-changing season. With the Vikings facing another late deficit, they had no doubt he'd deliver. Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third...
Seahawks hope to increase playoff odds when they face Vikings
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have no choice but to move forward. After a disappointing loss to Green Bay allowed the Los Angeles Rams — who have the same record but own the tiebreaker advantage — to leapfrog them in the NFC West standings, the Seahawks are...
Vikings head to Seattle in matchup of teams tied for 1st in their respective divisions
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...
