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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...
There's more on the line for Jaguars and Raiders after the season than in Sunday's meeting
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday isn't exactly one CBS or the NFL is in a hurry to showcase. Except for fans of these particular teams, of course, and those with bets or fantasy football playoffs on the line. ...
Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold tossed aside his stoic demeanor for a moment after realizing he was on the videoboard, aggressively twirling a towel to further stoke the crowd's fire after the Minnesota Vikings had pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons late in the game. ...
Vikings seek 6th straight win as struggling old friend Kirk Cousins arrives with the Falcons
Atlanta (6-6) at Minnesota (10-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 5½. Against the spread: Falcons 5-7; Vikings 7-5. Series record: Vikings lead 21-12. Last meeting: Vikings beat Falcons 31-28 in Atlanta...
The Vikings are showing their worth at 10-2 by winning the games that don't go smoothly
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings started the season 5-0 in relatively comfortable fashion before losing two tight games in a five-day span. The five-game winning streak they've responded with has been filled with setbacks, comebacks and more down-to-the-wire finishes. These...
Jaguars should shut down QB Trevor Lawrence amid his concussion and shoulder injury
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are considering shutting down quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the rest of the season. It's the smart thing to do, especially with the Jaguars (2-10) all but eliminated from playoff contention headed into Sunday's game at Tennessee...
Vikings win 5th straight, rallying past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold's TD pass with 1:13 left
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings were searching for an offensive rhythm well past halftime. Aaron Jones had another early turnover. This confident, connected and resilient team didn't flinch. Sam Darnold's second touchdown pass of the second half went to...
Vikings take 4-game win streak home to face Cardinals, who haven't won in Minnesota since 1977
Arizona (6-5) at Minnesota (9-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 7-4; Vikings 7-4. Series record: Vikings lead 18-12. Last meeting: Vikings beat Cardinals 34-26 in...
Vikings love to tout tight end Josh Oliver, despite his unglamorous run-blocking role
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — There's hardly a less heralded role in an NFL offense than the run-blocking tight end, in light of the evolution of the position that has planted sleek pass-catchers routinely capable of beating safeties in one-on-one matchups up the seam all over the league. ...
Sam Darnold and undefeated Vikings dominate first half and hang on to beat Packers 31-29
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings keep proving skeptics wrong while maintaining early control of the NFC North race. Darnold threw three touchdown passes and Jordan Addison scored twice as the undefeated Vikings built an early 28-point lead and hung on...
