Minnesota Vikings Headlines

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings sputtered into the second quarter of their season after a concerning and humbling performance by their well-decorated defense in Los Angeles, raising questions about whether this team was still among the NFL's elite and in contention for the Super Bowl. Sure, that game ...

Football hall of famer Cris Carter says it's time to call Kap.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes, Latavius Murray ran for two scores, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away in the second half to beat the New York Jets 37-17 on Sunday for their third straight victory. Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen became the fifth player ...

Jigar Desai The moment in the spotlight isn't over yet for the Philadelphia Eagles fan who stumbled into fame as a viral video star after running into a subway pillar earlier this year. Desai is now the subject of an NFL digital short feature ahead of the Eagles game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday. In it, he's surprised with tickets for himself, his wife and two kids to attend the game in England. "From 'mind the pillars' to 'Mind the Gap' ... London, here we come!" Desai...

Latavius Murray will once again take over as the Minnesota Vikings ' starting running back after Dalvin Cook was ruled out for Week 7 against the New York Jets with a hamstring injury, according to ESPN...

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the New York Jets due to a hamstring injury, according to The Monday Morning Quarterback's Albert Breer ...

The New York Jets and quarterback Sam Darnold host the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 7 action at MetLife Stadium. Jets cornerback Morris Claiborne, part of a banged-up secondary, knows the challenges that await this week, with Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen.  But Claiborne also knows what the Jets' pass defense has accomplished this year so far -- 10 interceptions (tied for second-most in the NFL) and the league's sixth-lowest quarterback rating allowed.  So...

Adam Thielen 's body is nearly horizontal, almost parallel to the playing field, hovering in the air for a split second with an errant pass in his outstretched hands. It's 3rd-and-13 in the third quarter...

The New York Jets and quarterback Sam Darnold face the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 7 action. Jets inside linebacker Darron Lee knew he had to improve his coverage skills this season.  During his first two years, Lee didn't really showcase the coverage athleticism that the Jets largely used as their rationale for drafting him 20th overall in 2016.  Pro Football Focus' coverage grades weren't kind to Lee in his first two seasons. He ranked 74th of 75 linebackers in...

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes suffered a knee injury during Sunday's victory over the Arizona Cardinals and could be done for the season...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Latavius Murray helped the Minnesota Vikings revive their running attack with 155 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries, wearing down the Arizona Cardinals on the way to a 27-17 win on Sunday. Even Kirk Cousins joined the fun for the Vikings (3-2-1) with an option-style run ...

The Minnesota Vikings ' backfield depth will once again be tested after starting running back Dalvin Cook will miss Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals ...

The Minnesota Vikings listed running back Dalvin Cook as out with a hamstring injury for Sunday's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals ...

Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, is expected to play Sunday against the Cardinals, though for only about half of the offensive snaps, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Adam Thielen is the first WR in history with 100-plus receiving yards in each of his team's first five games. But the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver has been on a wild ride to get to where he is today...

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings took only two healthy defensive ends to Philadelphia, a true test of conditioning and determination for Danielle Hunter and Stephen Weatherly at a position where backups frequently rotate in for breathers. They successfully powered through it, an apt summary of a critical 23-21 ...

The Philadelphia Eagles are 2-3 following a 23-21 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 7, 2018 (10/7/18) at Lincoln Financial Field, and looking nothing like Super Bowl champions. Here's why a turnaround is likely.

As Dalvin Cook deals with another injury, the Minnesota Vikings will turn to Latavius Murray and Co. in hopes of having the ground game help carry the load on offense...

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is not expected to rejoin the team "anytime soon," according to ESPN.com's Adam Schefter ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is not expected to suit up Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles , according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Cook looked to ...

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - Kevin McDermott sent the long snap back for Dan Bailey's field goal, a three-point play for the Minnesota Vikings that became anything but routine. Bailey's kick, his first field goal attempt with the Vikings, banked off the right post at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and ...

TMZ Sports released video footage Friday of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen speaking with police after he jumped out of an ambulance on the way to a hospital for a mental health evaluation...

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer isn't concerned about his team's 1-2-1 start to the season. Per ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin , he provided a recent history lesson to anyone worried about the Vikings being winless in three games since Week 1...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - This time, it's Kirk Cousins vs. Carson Wentz. The quarterbacks and the stakes will be different when the Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) host the Minnesota Vikings (1-2-1) in a rematch of the NFC championship game Sunday. Nick Foles led the Eagles to a 38-7 win over Case Keenum ...