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Panthers WR Adam Thielen eager to face Vikings, who released him after 10 seasons
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Adam Thielen isn’t ready to call it a revenge game. But the Carolina Panthers wide receiver won’t deny he’s been eagerly awaiting Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, the team that released him in the offseason after 10 years with the...
Cousins looks for another big day against Panthers as Vikings search for 1st victory of the season
MINNESOTA (0-3) at CAROLINA (0-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Vikings by 4 AGAINST THE SPREAD: Minnesota 0-2-1; Carolina 0-2-1 SERIES RECORD: Vikings lead 10-6 LAST MEETING: Vikings beat Panthers...
Chargers' Brandon Staley relies on analytics for 4th-down calls, but play-calling must improve
Brandon Staley has his legion of critics when it comes to fourth-down calls, especially late in games. The third-year Los Angeles Chargers coach is at least consistent in his beliefs and trusts the math when he makes those decisions. “It’s your job as a head coach...
The Vikings have the red zone blues with an up-close touchdown rate that's keeping them down
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After Kirk Cousins delivered a must-convert fourth down completion for Minnesota to T.J. Hockenson, the Vikings had the ball at the 6-yard line with 35 seconds remaining when the tight end climbed to his feet. Instead of a quick spike to stop the clock without...
Analysis: Vikings, Chargers trade inexplicable decisions. Jets' commitment to Wilson still baffling
The Vikings and Chargers traded inexplicable decisions in the final two minutes. The Jets are sticking with a baffling choice for the foreseeable future. After Los Angeles coach Brandon Staley set Minnesota up for a win, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and quarterback Kirk Cousins...
Herbert, Chargers keep Vikings winless, pulling out a 28-24 victory sealed by late pick in end zone
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings again lacked the late-game touch that was so golden for them last season. Justin Herbert had the firm grip and the let-it-rip approach for the Los Angeles Chargers all game long. Herbert passed for 405 yards and three...
The Vikings are focusing on fumble-proofing the rest of their season after slippery 0-2 start
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings started the season just six days ago. It's literally slipping away. Thanks to the costly fumbles that have accounted for six of their seven turnovers, the Vikings have already taken two frustrating losses. “We have to go...
History suggests 0-2 start is too difficult to overcome in the NFL
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two losses in five days already puts the Minnesota Vikings in a big hole that’s been difficult for NFL teams to overcome. Since 1990, only 31 of the 270 clubs (11.5%) that began a season 0-2 advanced to the playoffs. The Cincinnati Bengals recovered from...
Jalen Hurts runs for 2 TDs, throws for a score; Eagles hold off fumble-prone Vikings 34-28
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts forced a throw into double coverage, one of his worst passes in years, and was picked off. A.J. Brown — he of the nearly 1,500 yards receiving a year ago — threw a tantrum on the sidelines when the ball didn't come his way. And yes, already, in...
Justin Jefferson can't hold on, Vikings' 4 fumbles prove costly in sloppy loss to Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Justin Jefferson had a touchdown in his grasp. He just couldn’t hold on to the ball. Jefferson hauled in a 30-yard reception that took Minnesota to the Philadelphia 1-yard line, tried to stretch into the end zone and lost the ball as he was...
