Latest Will Reichard News

Vikings lose All-Pro long snapper DePaola for at least a month, might need a sub for kicker Reichard

Nov. 04, 2024 20:05 PM EST

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Injuries to All-Pro long snapper Andrew DePaola and rookie kicker Will Reichard had the Minnesota Vikings assessing their options Monday for temporary replacements in an midseason disruption to what has been one of the NFL' s most productive kicking operations. ...

The Vikings remained undefeated by offsetting some offensive struggles with more fierce defense

Oct. 07, 2024 20:04 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings experienced their most pronounced struggles of the season on offense against the New York Jets in London, generating only 37 yards and two first downs over a stretch of seven possessions from late in the second quarter until late in the fourth. ...

Vikings hold off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 win in London to improve to 5-0

Oct. 06, 2024 15:04 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Aaron Rodgers had a message for Andrew Van Ginkel after the Vikings linebacker returned an interception 63 yards for a touchdown. “He told me, too, ‘Christmas came early’ for me,” the humble Van Ginkel said. “I just told him ‘thank you.’” ...

The Vikings take their 4-0 record overseas to face Aaron Rodgers and the Jets in London

Oct. 04, 2024 17:47 PM EDT

New York Jets (2-2) vs. Minnesota (4-0) in London. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. EDT, NFL Network. BetMGM NFL Odds: Vikings by 2½. Against the spread: Minnesota 4-0; New York 2-2. Series record: Jets lead 8-4. Last meeting: Vikings...

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. ...

The New York Giants kick off their 100th season against the Minnesota Vikings

Sep. 05, 2024 18:51 PM EDT

Minnesota (7-10) at New York Giants (6-11) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Vikings by 1 1/2. Series record: Minnesota leads 18-13. Last meeting: Giants beat Vikings 31-24 on Jan. 15, 2023, in a wild-card game in Minneapolis. ...

Vikings try to keep up in deep division after entering post-Cousins era at QB

Aug. 28, 2024 12:14 PM EDT

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-10) EXPECTATIONS: The third season under head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was bound to be a transition year after the departure of QB Kirk Cousins, and the season-ending knee injury for J.J. McCarthy put a damper on the excitement...

Miami (Ohio) coach accuses Alabama of 'illegally recruiting' kicker Graham Nicholson. DeBoer denies

Aug. 23, 2024 12:46 PM EDT

Miami (Ohio) coach Chuck Martin is accusing Alabama of “illegally” recruiting his former All-America placekicker Graham Nicholson, a charge that Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer denies. Martin made the accusation after being asked in a video for the school website about...

Backup QB Nick Mullens throws TD pass in Vikings' 27-12 win over Browns in battle of roster reserves

Aug. 17, 2024 21:06 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — A devastating development for one of Minnesota's quarterbacks created an opportunity for another. Nick Mullens wants to make the most of it. Mullens threw a touchdown pass on the heels of the Vikings' quarterback rotation getting jumbled this week by...

Vikings' McCarthy throws interception, 2 TDs in preseason debut for 24-23 win over Raiders

Aug. 10, 2024 21:20 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie J.J. McCarthy rebounded from an ill-advised throw intercepted by Las Vegas starting cornerback Jack Jones with two touchdown passes against backups, a mixed but promising preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings’future franchise quarterback in a 24-23 victory over the...