SEATTLE — Sam Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third TD pass of the game, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 on Sunday to keep pace with Detroit for the top spot in the NFC. After the Seahawks took the lead on Smith’s… Continue reading Seahawks suffer narrow 27-24 defeat to surging Minnesota Vikings
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NFL Week 15 Power Rankings: Sam Darnold and the Vikings are here to stay; surging Seahawks round out top 10
When will Sam Darnold turn back into Sam Darnold? Just admit it, you’ve asked yourself that question this season as the Minnesota Vikings, led by the resurgence of Darnold, have surged to an 11-2 record to establish themselves as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Yes, the uber-aggressive defense, led by madman-coordinator Brian Flores, has done some… Continue reading NFL Week 15 Power Rankings: Sam Darnold and the Vikings are here to stay; surging Seahawks round out top 10
Bengals predicted to poach $17.5 million Pro Bowler from surging Vikings defense
The Cincinnati Bengals (4-7) are falling out of contention in the AFC, and the reason is a defense that has been among the NFL’s worst in coverage, per PFF’s premium stats. Joe Burrow is a special player, and Cincinnati has the pieces in place to be a dynamic offense for years to come with skill… Continue reading Bengals predicted to poach $17.5 million Pro Bowler from surging Vikings defense