VIKINGS
As Eagles return to Super Bowl site, Vikes await in key game
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the Philadelphia Eagles arrive in Minnesota, their first visit since winning Super Bowl 52, there might be some subtle reminders at U.S. Bank Stadium of the…
Read MoreCousins, Vikings bounce back with revived passing attack
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Everson Griffen was asked what felt the best about the stress-reducing victory by the Minnesota Vikings over the New York Giants, and the 10th-year defensive end was…
Read MoreCousins, Thielen lead Vikings in dominant win over Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — So much for the Minnesota Vikings being one dimensional. The passing game is back in synch with the run. Add in the defense, and the…
Read MoreVikings WR Diggs ‘trying to work through’ dissatisfaction
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs says he’s dissatisfied with the state of the team and “just trying to work through it,” stopping short of explicit…
Read MoreNFL rushing leader Cook leads Vikes romp past Raiders 34-14
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Each of Dalvin Cook’s first two seasons was interrupted by injury, and the Minnesota Vikings were subsequently much more driven by the pass. His skill set no…
Read MoreCarlson thrives with Raiders after release by Vikings
Carlson thrives with Raiders after release by Vikings ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Daniel Carlson couldn’t make a field goal during his short stint in Minnesota and now he can’t miss…
Read MoreKirk Cousins was an old-school quarterback in Vikings opener
Kirk Cousins went back to his Pop Warner days. Cousins only threw 10 passes in Minnesota’s 28-12 win over Atlanta in Week 1. He completed eight for 98 yards and…
Read MoreBills score 3 TDs in final 4 minutes to beat Vikings 27-23
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Undrafted rookie Tyree Jackson hit David Sills for an 8-yard touchdown pass with 8 seconds left in rallying the Buffalo Bills to a 27-23 win…
Read MoreHungry? Adam Thielen has a Thursday night cure
Adam Thielen’s Thursdays usually are busy. The star wide receiver has a full practice with the Minnesota Vikings as they implement their game plan for the upcoming opponent. Thielen’s football…
Read MoreVikings are kicking themselves after misses by Kaare Vedvik
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Vikings thought they had found a reliable option. But Kaare Vedvik’s rocky performance in the third preseason game has done little to reassure coach Mike…
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