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Vikings face more QB questions with Darnold's expiring contract and McCarthy's knee recovery
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...
Sam Darnold's career-best season ends with a thud as he takes 9 sacks in playoff loss
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Darnold did nearly everything right in a renaissance season, resurrecting his career as a starter while pushing Minnesota to one of the NFL's best records. A deep playoff run was the expected next step. A disappointing night in the desert...
Lions enter playoffs tops in the NFC for first time as they try to reach the Super Bowl
The Detroit Lions' 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the final game of the 2024 regular season had a playoff vibe to it. The spoils for the Lions (15-2) were the No. 1 seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout, increasing their chances of finally making it to a Super...
Lions host Vikings on Sunday night, winner earns No. 1 seed in NFC and loser falls to No. 5 seed
Minnesota (14-2) at Detroit (14-2) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 3 Against the spread: Vikings 11-4-1; Lions 11-5 Series record: Vikings lead 80-44-2 Last meeting: Lions beat Vikings 31-29 on Oct. 20...
Lions and Vikings wrap up NFL's regular season by playing for top seed in NFC
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will wrap up the NFL's regular season with an unprecedented matchup and much at stake Sunday night. Detroit (14-2) and Minnesota (14-2) will become the first teams to meet in the regular season with at least 13 wins and a...
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...
