Posts Tagged ‘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 MorePackers ride Rodgers’ hot start to 21-16 win over Vikings
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — All that mattered to Aaron Rodgers on Sunday was that the Packers won. That’s it. Rodgers threw two early touchdowns and Green Bay held on…
Read MoreVikings trample Falcons 28-12 behind fierce defense, Cook
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After dropping back to pass a mere 11 times for Minnesota, Kirk Cousins joked that this defense-and-running-dominated performance felt like youth football. He was more than happy…
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 top Seahawks 25-19 behind crisp preseason passing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pressure is on Minnesota’s offense to improve, and a more productive passing attack will depend partially on a diversified group of targets for Kirk Cousins. Some…
Read MoreVikings get kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik in trade with Ravens
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Seeking a solution for their longtime kicking trouble, the Minnesota Vikings have acquired specialist Kaare Vedvik in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens. Vedvik has kicked…
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