Month: December 2024

NFL Week 14 winners and losers: Vikings receivers shine, Rams upset Bills in thriller

NFL Week 14 winners and losers: Vikings receivers shine, Rams upset Bills in thriller originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Several playoff contenders were on bye in Week 14 — but that didn’t make Sunday any less exciting. Four of the seven games in the early window were decided by six points or less, including… Continue reading NFL Week 14 winners and losers: Vikings receivers shine, Rams upset Bills in thriller

Justin Jefferson & Jordan Addison Deliver Historic Combo for Vikings vs. Falcons

“Sam Darnold just continues to play at a massively high level that is really fun to watch,” O’Connell said. Darnold credited Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris for designing the blitz by safety Justin Simmons. “They brought a really good pressure that got home, and I was able to kind of make Justin miss a little… Continue reading Justin Jefferson & Jordan Addison Deliver Historic Combo for Vikings vs. Falcons

Vikings defender sends message to Lions-obsessed NFL after Week 14 win

After demolishing the Atlanta Falcons by 21 points on Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings improved their record to 11-2 this season, and they are right in the hunt for the top seed in the NFC behind the Detroit Lions. With a 12-1 record, the Lions have earned plenty of attention from the national media this year,… Continue reading Vikings defender sends message to Lions-obsessed NFL after Week 14 win

Highlights: #3 Gopher Women's Hockey Sweeps St. Thomas

The third-ranked University of Minnesota women’s hockey team closed out the first half of the season with back-to-back dominant showings against St. Thomas on the road. After Saturday’s 6-2 win, the Gophers move to a 13-4-1 (9-4-1 WCHA) record this season and to 18-0-0 all-time over the Tommies. Sign up for daily email updates from… Continue reading Highlights: #3 Gopher Women's Hockey Sweeps St. Thomas

Report card grades from the Vikings performance against the Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings set the tone in the first half by saying that they were ready for anything after answering a strong opening drive by the Falcons with some impressive plays of their own. Fast forward to the second half, and it was one-way traffic as the Vikings dominated the Falcons for a 42-21 win… Continue reading Report card grades from the Vikings performance against the Falcons

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Cousins, Falcons 42-21

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 on Sunday for their sixth straight victory. Darnold added another highlight to his brilliant first season in Minnesota following the departure of Cousins in free agency… Continue reading Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Cousins, Falcons 42-21

Darnold dots Jefferson while on the run for 21-yard pickup – NFL.com

Darnold dots Jefferson while on the run for 21-yard pickup  NFL.com Philadelphia Eagles’ running back Saquon Barkley’s 2-point plunge extends Eagles’ lead to 22-16 vs. Carolina Panthers  NFL.com NFL star QB gives young fan from Oregon a piece of league history  OregonLive NBC compilation shows how 49ers were ill-equipped for Buffalo snow  SFGATE Bills’ Josh Allen throws and catches… Continue reading Darnold dots Jefferson while on the run for 21-yard pickup – NFL.com

Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings: Second Quarter Recap and Third Quarter Discussion

They’re heading into the locker rooms at halftime at U.S. Bank Stadium with your Minnesota Vikings leading the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 14-10. The Falcons had the ball to start the quarter and got themselves over midfield, but then the Vikings’ defense pressured Kirk Cousins into a bad throw and it was intercepted… Continue reading Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings: Second Quarter Recap and Third Quarter Discussion