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Jared Allen selected as Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee

Allen to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August 2025
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Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen stands on the field before an NFL football game between the Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams, on Nov. 19, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP PHOTO/Bruce Kluckhohn, File) Eagan, Minn. (MINNESOTA VIKINGS) – Vikings DE Jared Allen has been selected as a Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductee. Allen, whose selection was announced as part…

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Kevin O’Connell named 2024 Associated Press Coach of the Year

O’Connell joins Hall of Famer Bud Grant as the only Vikings coaches to receive the honor.
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Eagan, Minn. (MINNESOTA VIKINGS) – The Associated Press announced Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell has been voted the 2024 Associated Press Coach of the Year. O’Connell is the second Vikings head coach to win the award, joining Hall of Famer Bud Grant who won the honor in 1969. O’Connell led the Vikings to a 14-3 regular season record and playoff appearance in 2024, the…

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Vikings Agree to Contract Extension with Head Coach Kevin O’Connell

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EAGAN, MN (MINNESOTA VIKINGS/KVRR) – The Vikings and Head Coach Kevin O’Connell have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. “Kevin is exactly who we believed him to be when we named him as our head coach – an innovative play caller, an excellent communicator and a strong leader who motivates and connects with his players,” Vikings Owner/President Mark…

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Wildfires may force Vikings-Rams contest to move to Arizona

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MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Monday’s NFC Wild Card match between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams may be moved to Arizona because of wildfires. The Vikings are scheduled to play the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Monday night, but according to the NFL, the league has a contingency plan in place: move the game to State…

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Lions beat Vikings 31-9, win NFC North and No. 1 seed, dropping division rivals to No. 5

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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) DETROIT (AP) — Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on Sunday night to…

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Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards in 27-25 win over Packers

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MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/AP/DAVE CAMPBELL) – Sam Darnold added another exploit to his career-altering season, passing for a personal-best 377 yards and three touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings hung on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25 on Sunday for their ninth consecutive victory that put them one win from the NFC’s top seed for the playoffs. Darnold hit Jalen Nailor, Jordan Addison and Cam Akers…

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Justin Jefferson scores game-winning TD as Vikings beat Seahawks, 27-24

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Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after his touchdown reception against the Seattle Seahawks with Aaron Jones #33 at Lumen Field on December 22, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. ((Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images)) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It felt like playoff football between the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field. The Vikings are chasing the No….

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Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Cousins, Falcons 42-21

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 on Sunday for their sixth straight victory. Darnold added…

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Sam Darnold rallies Vikings to 23-22 win over Cardinals, 10-2 record

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Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a third quarter touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ((Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)) The Brief The Vikings are 10-2 after a 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium…