MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings got a big lead on the rival Green Bay Packers back in September, going up 28-0 before nearly coughing up the advantage entirely. Three months later, they offered up a sequel for the U.S. Bank Stadium crowd, nearly surrendering a 27-10 fourth-quarter lead before outlasting their NFC North rivals for… Continue reading Packers vs. Vikings score: Minnesota survives late Green Bay rally, will face Lions for NFC’s top seed
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QB Sam Darnold and Vikings face Packers in massive NFC North game
Darnold gets to add to his new legacy this week as he prepares for the 129th meeting between the Vikings and Packers. It won’t be just another chapter in the storied rivalry. This is one of the more consequential late-season meetings in Vikings-Packers history. There have been a few in past seasons. On Jan. 2,… Continue reading QB Sam Darnold and Vikings face Packers in massive NFC North game
Sam Darnold’s career season means the Minnesota Vikings face a tough decision | Minnesota Vikings
Before this season, Sam Darnold’s strongest contribution to the NFL canon was “seeing ghosts”. Darnold was one of several quarterbacks selected early in the first round to wash out with the New York Jets. After leaving Florham Park, he bounced between backup and bridge-starter roles in Carolina and San Francisco before winding up in Minnesota.… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s career season means the Minnesota Vikings face a tough decision | Minnesota Vikings
D’Andre Swift listed as questionable to face Vikings
The Bears got running back D’Andre Swift back on the practice field Saturday, but his status for Monday night’s game against the Vikings is uncertain. Swift has been listed as questionable to play because of a groin injury. Swift was questionable last week due to a quad injury, but was able to play in Chicago’s… Continue reading D’Andre Swift listed as questionable to face Vikings
NDSU Wrestling Opens Big 12 With Trip to Face Iowa State
Story Links FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling returns to the mat after a three-week break from dual competition, heading south to Humboldt, Iowa to take on Iowa State in the first Big 12 dual of the season for both schools. The Bison will face the Cyclones at Humboldt… Continue reading NDSU Wrestling Opens Big 12 With Trip to Face Iowa State
Lions’ St. Brown says he’d rather face Vikings than Packers in playoffs
On the latest episode of their podcast, Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was asked by his brother, Saints WR Equanimous St. Brown, if he’d rather play the Vikings or the Packers in the playoffs. He went with the Vikings. “We haven’t played the Vikings a second time yet, but I would probably say the… Continue reading Lions’ St. Brown says he’d rather face Vikings than Packers in playoffs
Woeful Bears Have Upset Chance As Vikings Face 3rd Straight Road Game
It’s incumbent on beleaguered rookie Caleb Williams to figure out the Vikings defense in Week 12. … [+] (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) Getty Images The Chicago Bears have lost four straight games and are in last place in the NFC North. They have crumbled at the end of games, giving up a last-second touchdown… Continue reading Woeful Bears Have Upset Chance As Vikings Face 3rd Straight Road Game
Jaylon Johnson ‘excited’ to face Justin Jefferson
The photo circulated on social media Sunday after the Green Bay Packers’ 20-19 victory over the Chicago Bears. Many Bears players had exited the field after the Packers’ stunning block of kicker Cairo Santos’ 46-yard field-goal attempt. But cornerback Jaylon Johnson crouched on the sideline at Soldier Field, staring into the distance. Johnson had been… Continue reading Jaylon Johnson ‘excited’ to face Justin Jefferson
Chicago Bears face stiff test vs. Minnesota Vikings
The first thing that comes to mind with the Minnesota Vikings is the aggressive, foot-on-the-gas approach defensive coordinator Brian Flores brings in terms of a pass rush. “He’s the king of the Cover-0 blitz,” Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said Wednesday afternoon. The variety of blitzes and fronts the Vikings show can be overwhelming for… Continue reading Chicago Bears face stiff test vs. Minnesota Vikings