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Vikings lose All-Pro long snapper DePaola for at least a month, might need a sub for kicker Reichard
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. ...
Packers head into their bye week seeking to replicate their late-season surge from last year
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers head into their bye week having complicated their path to an NFC North title after losing at home to the Minnesota Vikings and division-leading Detroit Lions. But they’re in a much better position than they were at this point last...
Vikings are winning with -- not in spite of -- Sam Darnold midway through this surprise of a season
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Sam Darnold has some flaws in his game that, seven years into his NFL career, might well be with him as long as he's in the league. But in this season of revival for both the quarterback and the team, the Minnesota Vikings are faithfully viewing Darnold as a...
Darnold throws 3 TD passes in 2nd half as Vikings overcome 3 turnovers to beat Flacco, Colts 21-13
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Wherever this strong start to the season winds up leading the Minnesota Vikings, it's clear that belief and resilience will be responsible for a significant measure of their success. Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three...
Vikings seek rebound from back-to-back losses in Sunday night game vs. Flacco-led Colts
Indianapolis (4-4) at Minnesota (5-2) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 5½. Against the spread: Colts 7-1, Vikings 5-2. Series record: Colts lead 18-8-1. Last meeting: Vikings beat Colts 39-36 in OT in...
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...
Vikings work quickly to fill Darrisaw's vital spot on the line with Robinson hustling in
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings experienced a significant setback when left tackle Christian Darrisaw tore ligaments in his left knee that removed one of their most irreplaceable players from the lineup for the remainder of the season. That sure didn't stop them from...
Vikings acquire left tackle Robinson in trade with Jaguars after Darrisaw's season-ending injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a trade to acquire eight-year veteran left tackle Cam Robinson following the season-ending injury for standout Christian Darrisaw. The deal, which was announced by the Vikings on...
Vikings' defense is suddenly vulnerable after losses to savvy, strong-armed QBs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defense that fueled Minnesota's 5-0 start with a disruptive pass rush and a swarm of tacklers to stop the run has had a rough week, humbled by a couple of code-cracking quarterbacks and their savvy play-callers. Four days after the Vikings took their first...
Vikings lose standout left tackle Christian Darrisaw for the rest of the season with knee injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw will have season-ending surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee, a devastating development for a team that was undefeated a week ago but has since endured a series of setbacks. Coach Kevin O'Connell...
