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Herbert, Chargers keep Vikings winless, pulling out a 28-24 victory sealed by late pick in end zone

Herbert, Chargers keep Vikings winless, pulling out a 28-24 victory sealed by late pick in end zone

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings again lacked the late-game touch that was so golden for them last season. Justin Herbert had the firm grip and the let-it-rip approach for the Los Angeles Chargers all game long. Herbert passed for 405 yards and three touchdowns and the Chargers kept Kirk

Adofo-Mensah's tenure as Vikings GM off to shaky start

Adofo-Mensah's tenure as Vikings GM off to shaky start

A look at who is trending up and down the past week in Minnesota sports, including troubles with the Vikings and some hot hitting and pitching Twins. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Vikings general manager (⬇️ DOWN) Yes, you're supposed to wait 3-5 years to truly grade any NFL draft … but Adofo-Mensah's

Vikings sign guard Dalton Risner to give their vulnerable offensive line a boost

Vikings sign guard Dalton Risner to give their vulnerable offensive line a boost

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings signed former Denver guard Dalton Risner on Tuesday to try to shore up what has been a problematic position for several seasons. Risner visited the Vikings for a workout during training camp. Drafted in the second round out of Kansas State in 2019, Risner

Vikings RB Mattison calls out racial slurs directed at him on social media after loss to Eagles

Vikings RB Mattison calls out racial slurs directed at him on social media after loss to Eagles

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison received more than 60 "disgustingly disrespectful messages" through social media that included racial slurs and encouraged suicide, the fifth-year player said Friday in the aftermath of the team's most recent loss. Mattison, who is Black, revealed on an Instagram Story post that

Justin Jefferson can't hold on, Vikings' 4 fumbles prove costly in sloppy loss to Eagles

Justin Jefferson can't hold on, Vikings' 4 fumbles prove costly in sloppy loss to Eagles

PHILADELPHIA — Justin Jefferson had a touchdown in his grasp.He just couldn't hold on to the ball.Jefferson hauled in a 30-yard reception that took Minnesota to the Philadelphia 1-yard line, tried to stretch into the end zone and lost the ball as he was tackled. The ball rolled into the

Jalen Hurts runs for 2 TDs, throws for a score; Eagles hold off fumble-prone Vikings 34-28

Jalen Hurts runs for 2 TDs, throws for a score; Eagles hold off fumble-prone Vikings 34-28

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts ran for a pair of 1-yard touchdowns and threw a 63-yard TD pass to DeVonta Smith, D'Andre Swift ran for 175 yards and a score, and the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles held off the turnover-prone Minnesota Vikings 34-28 on Thursday night. Hurts, the MVP runner-up, shook

NFC champion Eagles try and shake off lackluster opener against Vikings

NFC champion Eagles try and shake off lackluster opener against Vikings

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts skipped the preseason, the NFL MVP runner-up is simply too important to risk an injury to play a meaningless snap. He also knows how to run an offense, putting up some of the best all-around numbers by a Philadelphia Eagles quarterback in franchise history. He even

Vikings top pick Addison flaunts potential in season opener

Vikings top pick Addison flaunts potential in season opener

A look at who is trending up and down the past week in Minnesota sports, including a couple Vikings wide receivers who shined in the season opener and key role players for the Lynx and Twins. Jordan Addison, Vikings wide receiver (UP ⬆️) Minnesota’s No. 1 pick in 2023 showed

Top social posts: Longtime Vikings TE Rudolph retires from NFL

Top social posts: Longtime Vikings TE Rudolph retires from NFL

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Vikings open vs. Bucs with Cousins playing for job beyond this season

Vikings open vs. Bucs with Cousins playing for job beyond this season

MINNEAPOLIS — For all Kirk Cousins has achieved entering his 12th season in the NFL, his sixth with the Minnesota Vikings, he has rarely escaped the very situation that defines this cutthroat league of short-lived careers. Yes, Cousins is playing for his job once again. With no extension this year

Vikings extend safety and special teams ace Metellus

Vikings extend safety and special teams ace Metellus

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings safety and special teams standout Josh Metellus agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension on Thursday, further cementing the club's deepest position. The deal for Metellus, who was a sixth-round draft pick out of Michigan in 2020, has a maximum value of $13 million

Vikings' Cousins not about to hold back despite last year of contract

Vikings' Cousins not about to hold back despite last year of contract

EAGAN, Minn. — When Kirk Cousins takes the first snap for the Minnesota Vikings in their season opener, he'll move into third place on the franchise's all-time list for games started by a quarterback. One of the NFL's most scrutinized players, whose value to the Vikings and within the league

StaTuesday: Minnesota Vikings 2023 season over/under bets

StaTuesday: Minnesota Vikings 2023 season over/under bets

Minnesota begins its NFC North title defense Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium vs. Tampa Bay. In the spirit of the Vikings starting a new season – with several new starters – we’ve zeroed in on certain stat predictions for the team and make cases for whether the over or under

Former Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph announces retirement

Former Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph announces retirement

EAGAN, Minn. — Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph has retired after a 12-year career in the NFL he spent mostly with the Minnesota Vikings. Rudolph played last season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, catching Tom Brady's last regular-season touchdown pass before injuring his knee in the final regular-season

Vikings agree to terms on contract extension with TE Hockenson

Vikings agree to terms on contract extension with TE Hockenson

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a contract extension Thursday with tight end T.J. Hockenson. Hockenson was the eighth overall pick by Detroit in the 2019 draft out of Iowa. The two-time Pro Bowl pick was acquired in a deadline-day trade last year by the Vikings