Posts Tagged ‘Minnesota’
Vikings stomp Bengals, claim NFC North crown
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings and their loud crowd overwhelmed the Cincinnati Bengals from start to finish, when they put on NFC North champions hats to celebrate the first…
Read MoreRodgers’ return breathes life into Packers playoff hopes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers are hoping the return of Aaron Rodgers can propel them into the postseason. But the Packers (7-6) are going to need plenty…
Read MoreRodgers announces he's "medically cleared" to return, starting vs. Carolina
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has been “medically cleared to return” to action after missing seven games with a broken right collarbone, the Green Bay Packers quarterback announced…
Read MoreEnd of winning streak gives Vikings enough time to recover
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings returned home from Carolina as a defeated team for the first time in 10 weeks, carrying with them a long list of…
Read MorePanthers' D records 6 sacks, 3 takeaways to beat Vikings
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers were determined not to let quarterback Case Keenum get comfortable in the pocket. They succeeded in that mission Sunday. Carolina turned up the heat…
Read MoreList of most indispensable player on each NFL team, and no, this guy isn't on it
The Associated Press looks at the player deemed most indispensable by the AP sports writer covering each NFL team — quarterbacks need not apply — and what makes him so…
Read MoreYoung CBs Alexander, Waynes help Vikings pass D stay strong
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had a critical role to fill on their defense this season following the departure via free agency of nickel cornerback Captain Munnerlyn.…
Read MoreNFL Overreactions: Vikings will play Super Bowl at home
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Vikings will be the first team to play a Super Bowl at home. Case Keenum, who became the starter when Sam Bradford was injured and still…
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…
Read MoreSurging Vikings avoiding any talk of NFC playoff picture
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have arrived at the final month of the season in control of a prime place in the playoffs, even putting themselves in…
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