Posts Tagged ‘Adam Thielen’
Cousins, 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 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 MoreThielen deal shows Vikings’ commitment to keep core together
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Two years away from free agency, Adam Thielen was among the best bargains in the NFL. Facing a tight salary cap situation, the Minnesota Vikings could…
Read MoreCousins preps for home-state team as Vikings host Lions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Kirk Cousins and his family moved from Illinois to Michigan, his allegiance to the Bears was well-established. Leaving Chicagoland, Cousins wondered aloud to his dad whether…
Read MoreNFL SUNDAY: Brees hits another milestone, Gurley dominates for Rams
Notes from around the NFL on Sunday. New York Giants (1-5) at Atlanta (2-4), 8:15 p.m. The Falcons’ Julio Jones (98.9) and the Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. (83.7) rank first…
Read MoreThielen it: Vikings star on record-setting receiving pace
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Last week during team drills with the Minnesota Vikings, Adam Thielen stretched out his body and dived to try to catch an off-target pass. Thielen immediately…
Read MoreRams backup cornerbacks set to step up against Vikings
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sam Shields expects to be tested if the Los Angeles Rams do not have their two starting cornerbacks available against Minnesota on Thursday night. “That’s…
Read MoreNFC North Training Camp Capsules
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (14-4) OPEN CAMP: July 25 (rookies), July 28 (veterans), Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: Despite losing starting QB Sam Bradford after season opener and…
Read MoreMinnesota Vikings training camp capsule
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (14-4) OPEN CAMP: July 25 (rookies), July 28 (veterans), Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: Despite losing starting QB Sam Bradford after season opener and…
Read MoreKeenum better than Ryan as Vikings win eighth straight
ATLANTA — The Vikings frustrated Matt Ryan, blanketed Julio Jones and kept the Atlanta Falcons out of the end zone. Minnesota’s eighth straight victory was all about defense. Case Keenum…
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