Flores is one reason why a playoff loss this time around could precipitate widespread change. If he left, the Vikings would be revamping their defensive scheme, and would be missing one of the driving forces of the many shrewd acquisitions that made this defense special. Top cornerback Stephon Gilmore is playing on a one-year contract,… Continue reading Vikings vs. Rams playoff game is set to be anything but normal
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Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. But he can still be Cinderella | Minnesota Vikings
If you were waiting this season for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold to fail – not in an evil schadenfreude sense, but more in an “Oh, there’s the Sam Darnold of old” sense – then Darnold’s Sunday night performance against Detroit in a 31-9 Lions win gave you a lot of ballast for that position.… Continue reading Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. But he can still be Cinderella | Minnesota Vikings
Vikings elevate Gabe Murphy, Calvin Munson, but don’t move on Daniel Jones
The Vikings elevated linebackers Gabe Murphy and Calvin Munson from their practice squad to the active roster ahead of the winner-take-all battle for the top seed in the NFC against the Detroit Lions Sunday night at Ford Field in Detroit. The #Vikings have elevated LB Calvin Munson and OLB Gabriel Murphy to the active roster… Continue reading Vikings elevate Gabe Murphy, Calvin Munson, but don’t move on Daniel Jones
Dan Campbell on Week 18 showdown with Vikings: “Exciting . . . but it’s not like it’s the playoffs”
By way of upside, the stakes on Sunday night between the Vikings and Lions are as high as they can be in a regular-season game. By way of downside, it’s not as if the loser will be done. Lions coach Dan Campbell knows it. “I mean, this is exciting, but it’s not like it’s the… Continue reading Dan Campbell on Week 18 showdown with Vikings: “Exciting . . . but it’s not like it’s the playoffs”
NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Vikings on a roll, but can they beat the Lions?
The NFL regular season is not quite finished. There are a few issues to finalize in Week 18 but not many. Twelve of the 14 playoff spots are decided, and the Broncos and Buccaneers can clinch the two remaining spots with wins. So the Power Rankings are looking ahead to what’s next for every team.… Continue reading NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Vikings on a roll, but can they beat the Lions?
Kirk Cousins is Ditching Atlanta… but When?
Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images It took just 14 games. That was all Kirk Cousins needed to play for the Atlanta Falcons before his new team decided they had seen enough. After leaving the Minnesota Vikings for a staggering $180 million contract, the Falcons are now poised to part ways with him. What options does Atlanta… Continue reading Kirk Cousins is Ditching Atlanta… but When?
Eagles clinch NFL playoff spot but Vikings left on the brink
Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Philadelphia outlasted Carolina on Sunday and clinched an NFL playoff berth while Minnesota routed Atlanta to reach the brink of the post-season. Hurts completed 14-of-21 passes for 108 yards and ran eight times for 59 yards as the Eagles (11-2) held off stubborn Carolina… Continue reading Eagles clinch NFL playoff spot but Vikings left on the brink
Falcons say surprise defensive effort ‘repeatable,’ but Vikings offer tough test
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Which is the real Atlanta defense? The Falcons believe it’s the one they showed last week against the Los Angeles Chargers. They also know they need to prove that to a skeptical audience. “We feel encouraged, for sure,” defensive tackle Grady Jarrett said. “We feel like we had one of our… Continue reading Falcons say surprise defensive effort ‘repeatable,’ but Vikings offer tough test
Kevin O’Connell praises Daniel Jones but declines to say whether Vikings have interest
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell revived the career of one quarterback who flamed out in New York. Might he do it with another? Daniel Jones, who was cut by the Giants on Saturday, became a free agent Monday after clearing waivers. The Vikings reportedly are one of several contenders interested in signing Jones. “I’m not really… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell praises Daniel Jones but declines to say whether Vikings have interest
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson on Vikings QB Sam Darnold: He started hot but ‘he’s had a lot of turnovers lately’
Getty Images For the second consecutive week, the Chicago Bears will play a big divisional matchup, with their slim playoff hopes in danger of slipping away. Last week, they dropped a heartbreaker to the Green Bay Packers when a game-winning field goal attempt was blocked as time expired. This Sunday, they’ll square off with the… Continue reading Bears CB Jaylon Johnson on Vikings QB Sam Darnold: He started hot but ‘he’s had a lot of turnovers lately’