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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...
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' passing attack is as potent as ever with Addison's surge as Bears prepare for a rematch
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the Chicago Bears were busy keeping Justin Jefferson quiet last month, the Minnesota Vikings put Jordan Addison to work. With the way Sam Darnold has been throwing the ball, the difficult task of defending this passing attack has become quite the chore. The...
Vikings take 6-game winning streak into Monday night matchup vs. backsliding Bears
Chicago (4-9) at Minnesota (11-2) Monday, 8 p.m. EST, ABC BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 7. Against the spread: Bears 5-7; Vikings 8-5. Series record: Vikings lead 67-58-2. Last meeting: Vikings beat Bears 30-27 in Chicago in...
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 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 staying on track and in control behind Sam Darnold's composure and confidence
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The game had suddenly gone sideways for the Minnesota Vikings, their 11-point lead on the Chicago Bears having evaporated in the closing seconds. They straightened it out in overtime, no sweat, because Sam Darnold simply hasn't been fazed. Save...
Sam Darnold leads game-winning drive in OT and Vikings beat Bears 30-27 after blowing late lead
CHICAGO (AP) — Sam Darnold figured the Vikings would recover the Bears' onside kick near the end of regulation and he would only need to kneel. Though things got a little more complicated, he'll take this result. Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to...
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. ...
Vikings try to get their defense back on track in prime time against the Colts as Flacco takes over
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings surged to the top of the NFL with a five-game winning streak to start the season, fueled by a disruptive and relentless defense that suddenly became vulnerable in losing twice in a five-day span. Did the rest of the league crack the code? Or...
