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Vikings hold the clawless Jaguars to 143 yards in a 12-7 victory and improve to 7-2

Minnesota Vikings celebrate a defensive stop after tackling Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota’s stingy defense held Jacksonville to 143 yards — the fewest in coach Doug Pederson’s three seasons — and the Vikings overcame…

Darnold responds from missed call, turnovers, leads Vikings to 21-13 win over Colts

Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings hands the ball off to Cam Akers #27 during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ((Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – For the second straight week, it appears Sam Darnold was at the center of a controversial play that went…

Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass as Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left and the Detroit Lions beat Minnesota 31-29 on Sunday, handing the Vikings their first loss…

Vikings trade for RB Cam Akers from Houston

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – The Minnesota Vikings are trading for running back Cam Akers from the Houston Texans. The trade was announced by the NFL through Tom Pelissero on Tuesday. The Vikings are sending over a 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for Akers and a 2026 seventh-round pick. This is Akers second stint with Minnesota after he was traded from the…

Vikings survive late rally by Packers; improve to 4-0

GREEN BAY, WI (KVRR) – The Minnesota Vikings survived a late rally by the Green Bay Packers to win 31-29. The Vikings improve to 4-0 for the first time since 2016. Sam Darnold and the Vikings were up 28-0 on the Packers thanks in large part to their veteran quarterback. Darnold went 20-28 for 275 yards passing with three touchdowns….