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
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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’
8-2! Surprised? You might be, but Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t.
Limited in practice were quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) and defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard (toe). Darnold said the foot “felt really good” Wednesday. Meanwhile, tight end Nick Muse, who has been on injured reserve since Week 3, returned to practice after his 21-day window to return opened. Four Bears did not practice Wednesday: offensive linemen Kiran… Continue reading 8-2! Surprised? You might be, but Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t.
Vikings in a good spot, but catching Lions will be tough
With eight weeks left in the NFL season, the Vikings are positioned nicely to make the playoffs, but their margin for error is rather small when it comes to their hopes of catching the Lions and winning the NFC North. At 7-2, the Vikings remain one game behind the 8-1 Lions, who have won seven… Continue reading Vikings in a good spot, but catching Lions will be tough
Super Bowl is a monolith — but other sports are capitalizing in Las Vegas
Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider LAS VEGAS — It’s Super Bowl week, which means the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are starting to feel that nervous tingle as football’s greatest show rapidly approaches. As Super Bowl LVIII closes in on Sin City, the golfers are fine-tuning their short games, the boxers are making… Continue reading Super Bowl is a monolith — but other sports are capitalizing in Las Vegas