EAGAN, Minn. — The Border Battle is undisputedly one of the best rivalries in the NFL. The next edition — the 129th overall — is going national. The NFL on Monday announced the Week 17 game between Minnesota (13-2) and Green Bay (10-4 before that night’s game against New Orleans) is being flexed from noon… Continue reading Vikings vs. Packers Week 17 Game Flexed to 3:25 p.m. (CT) Kickoff
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Big Game By ‘Top Competitor’ Geno Smith Marred By Pair Of Interceptions
In other words, Smith was really good for almost the entire game, but there were also a couple of mistakes, and on a day the Seahawks rushed for only 59 yards, a really good, but not quite perfect Smith performance wasn’t good enough to win a football game. Smith, as always, was hard on himself… Continue reading Big Game By ‘Top Competitor’ Geno Smith Marred By Pair Of Interceptions
Kevin O’Connell gives post-victory speech, gets game ball of his own
For the eighth consecutive week and the 13th time in 15 tries this season, Kevin O’Connell got to stand in front of his team and give a joyful post-victory speech in the locker room on Sunday. “Winning 13 games in the National Football League, give it up for yourselves,” he said after the Vikings’ thrilling… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell gives post-victory speech, gets game ball of his own
Seahawks vs. Vikings live updates: NFL scores, game stats, highlights, where to watch Week 16 game
At halftime of a hotly contested game with massive NFC playoff implications, the visiting Minnesota Vikings lead the Seattle Seahawks 17-14. Minnesota got things started early with a 12-play, 70-yard drive that ended with yet another touchdown from the red-hot Jordan Addison. Seattle answered with a sparkling touchdown toss from Geno Smith to DK Metcalf,… Continue reading Seahawks vs. Vikings live updates: NFL scores, game stats, highlights, where to watch Week 16 game
For 2nd straight game, it’s one color
The Seattle Seahawks’ uniforms were monochromatic for their Week 15 contest against the Green Bay Packers, and that will again be the case this Sunday. The one color will be a different one that’s a little easier on the eyes, though. Injury Updates: Seahawks have good news on Geno — and others Seattle made its… Continue reading For 2nd straight game, it’s one color
Bears vs. Vikings Game Balls: Slim Pickings In Minnesota
Here we go again, Chicago Bears fans. The Bears, once again, lost in disastrous fashion — this time on Monday Night Football at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The game was yet another indictment of this roster, this coaching staff, and this management team. Things need to change, and nothing about the current leadership of… Continue reading Bears vs. Vikings Game Balls: Slim Pickings In Minnesota
The Vikings have forced a turnover in every game this season
Not only are the Vikings rolling with a 12-2 record after defeating the Bears 30-12 on Monday Night Football, but Minnesota has a unique streak going. Following Jonathan Greenard’s forced fumble and Blake Cashman recovering it, the Vikings have now forced a turnover in all 14 games this season. It’s the first time since 1992… Continue reading The Vikings have forced a turnover in every game this season
Vikings’ Jerry Tillery earns a game ball for dirty work vs. the Bears
“I gave Tillery a game ball just because I just felt him, the penetration, getting into the backfield, making the back stop his feet,” O’Connell said. “To get stops in those [fourth-down] situations, they’re essentially turnovers.” They also were essentially the two main reasons the Vikings maintained control over a sloppy first half. “It set… Continue reading Vikings’ Jerry Tillery earns a game ball for dirty work vs. the Bears
Vikings drop in a few power rankings despite winning seventh straight game
It wasn’t exactly pretty, but the Vikings managed their way to a 30-12 win over the Bears on Monday Night Football. With their playoff spot now officially secured and the races for the NFC North and No. 1 seed wide open, the final three weeks are shaping up to be incredibly tense. Despite the win,… Continue reading Vikings drop in a few power rankings despite winning seventh straight game
Monday Night Football Week 15: Vikings vs. Bears, Raiders vs. Falcons – how to watch, game time, TV channel, streaming
The NFL’s schedule makers gave us a double-header for Monday Night Football. First, at 8 p.m., we have the Minnesota Vikings hosting the Chicago Bears for their second meeting of the year. Next, at 8:30 p.m., we have the Atlanta Falcons visiting the Las Vegas Raiders. The first game looks to be a mismatch on… Continue reading Monday Night Football Week 15: Vikings vs. Bears, Raiders vs. Falcons – how to watch, game time, TV channel, streaming