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Vikings | Minnesota dispatched in the desert Mon Jan 13, 11:23 PM
The Minnesota Vikings suffered a loss in the NFC wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams in a game moved to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. due to the terrible Southern California wildfires situation. QB Sam Darnold had a disastrous game, completing 25-of-40 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception with 19 rushing yards and a lost fumble, while RB Aaron Jones ended up with 13 rushes for 48 yards and 12 receiving yards on six targets. RB Cam Akers chipped in with 39 rushing yards, while WR T.J. Hockenson had five grabs for a game-high 64 yards and a touchdown. WRs Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson each had team-highs with eight targets, with Jefferson posting five catches and 58 yards, while Addison had three grabs for 29 yards. TE Johnny Mundt had two catches for 28 yards, too. LB Blake Cashman led the way on defense with 11 total stops, five solo tackles, a sack and a QB hit, while LB Ivan Pace Jr. had a game-high seven solo tackles with 10 total stops and two tackles for loss.
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Vikings | Brian O'Neill evaluated for concussion Mon Jan 13, 11:05 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Brian O'Neill (concussion) left the NFC wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a head injury in the second half. He is being evaluated for concussion.
Link to story Vikings | Cam Akers ready to play Mon Jan 13, 06:52 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers (illness) is officially active for the Wild Card playoff game.
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Vikings | Wild Card Weekend Minnesota Vikings inactives Mon Jan 13, 06:47 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, OG Dan Feeney, QB Daniel Jones, OT Walter Rouse and DE Patrick Jones II inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Vikings | Taki Taimani to miss playoff game Mon Jan 13, 05:48 PM
Minnesota Vikings DT Taki Taimani (ankle) has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to story Vikings | Cam Akers expected to play Monday Sun Jan 12, 06:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers (illness) is expected to be ready for the NFC wild-card game Monday, Jan. 13 against the Los Angeles Rams. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Sunday, Jan. 12 that Akers has been battling an illness, and the team is monitoring the situation.
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Vikings | Jeremy Flax cut from IR Sun Jan 12, 12:04 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Jeremy Flax (undisclosed) was waived from Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Jan. 11.
Link to story Vikings | Sam Darnold off the injury report Sat Jan 11, 05:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice for the third straight day on Saturday, Jan. 11, and was removed from the injury report.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones good to go Sat Jan 11, 05:04 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice on Saturday, Jan. 11, after being limited the two days prior and carries no designation for the wild-card game.
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Vikings | Vikings' final injury report Sat Jan 11, 05:03 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Patrick Jones II (knee) did not take part in practice on Saturday, Jan. 11, and was ruled out for the wild-card game. Also, RB Cam Akers (illness) did not practice and is questionable, DL Taki Taimani (ankle) practiced in full but is questionable, S Harrison Smith (rest) and CB Stephon Gilmore (rest) did not take part in practice but carry no designation and RB Ty Chandler (illnes), RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps), QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps), CB Fabian Moreau (hip) and TE Josh Oliver (wrist) practiced in full and were removed from the injury report.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson beating teams deep Sat Jan 11, 12:22 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson led the NFL with 47 receptions and 1,106 receiving yards on passes that traveled 10 or more yards in the air.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson is beating teams no matter where it is on the field. The start to his pro career is one of the best (if not THE best) in NFL history. Jefferson has a great connection with QB Sam Darnold, but we have to see what this duo can do in the postseason - and then what happens with Darnold and 2024 first-round QB JJ McCarthy. |
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Vikings | Friday practice report for Vikings Fri Jan 10, 05:05 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Patrick Jones II (knee) and RB Ty Chandler (illness) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 10. RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice. QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps), CB Fabian Moreau (hip), TE Josh Oliver (wrist) and DT Taki Taimani (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | Full practice for Sam Darnold Fri Jan 10, 05:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones limited again Fri Jan 10, 04:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 10.
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Vikings | Dallas Turner struggles in to make impact Thu Jan 9, 10:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Dallas Turner finished his rookie season with three sacks and 12 quarterback pressures.
Link to story Vikings | Thursday practice report for Vikings Thu Jan 9, 06:02 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Patrick Jones II (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 9. RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice. QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps), CB Fabian Moreau (hip), TE Josh Oliver (wrist) and DT Taki Taimani (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | Sam Darnold takes part in practice Thu Jan 9, 05:59 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones a limited participant Thu Jan 9, 05:45 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
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Vikings | Taki Taimani cleared to practice Thu Jan 9, 01:49 PM
Minnesota Vikings DL Taki Taimani (ankle) was designated for return from the Reserve/Injured list on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Link to story Vikings | Brett Rypien signs with Vikings Thu Jan 9, 12:40 PM
Free-agent QB Brett Rypien (Bears) signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad, the team announced Thursday, Jan. 9. Also, free-agent OL Trevor Reid was signed to a Reserve/Future contract.
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Vikings | Daniel Jones signed to main roster Wed Jan 8, 07:40 PM
Minnesota Vikings practice squad QB Daniel Jones was signed to the 53-man roster Tuesday, Jan. 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived QB Brett Rypien.
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Vikings | Fabian Moreau on track to play Mon Jan 6, 04:36 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Fabian Moreau (hip) is expected to be available for the Wild Card playoff game, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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Vikings | Ivan Pace Jr. all over the place Mon Jan 6, 01:34 AM
Minnesota Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. collected a game-high 10 tackles (five solo) and an interception against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Jan. 5.
Link to story Vikings | T.J. Hockenson held in check Mon Jan 6, 01:17 AM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson had two receptions for nine yards versus the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Jan. 5. He was targeted eight times.
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Vikings | Jalen Nailor posts 53 yards Mon Jan 6, 01:09 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor had three catches (on four targets) for 53 yards versus the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Jan. 5.
Link to story Vikings | Detroit locks down Jordan Addison Mon Jan 6, 12:59 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison was targeted six times, catching one pass for zero yards during the team's Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson struggles in Motown Mon Jan 6, 12:44 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson had three receptions for 54 yards in a Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions. He was targeted a game-high nine times.
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Vikings | Cam Akers leads Minnesota in rushing Mon Jan 6, 12:36 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers carried the ball six times for 65 yards against the Detroit Lions in Week 18. He also caught two passes for four yards.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones totals 75 yards Mon Jan 6, 12:24 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones had 10 carries for 45 yards versus the Detroit Lions in Week 18. He added five receptions (on six targets) for 30 yards.
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Vikings | Clock strikes midnight on Sam Darnold Mon Jan 6, 12:03 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold completed 18 of his 41 pass attempts for 166 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions versus the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Jan. 5. He also ran three times for 10 yards.
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Vikings | Week 18 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Jan 5, 06:54 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, OG Dan Feeney, QB Brett Rypien, DB Fabian Moreau, OT Walter Rouse, DE Patrick Jones II and LB Calvin Munson inactive for Week 18.
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Vikings | Vikings elevate two for Week 18 Sat Jan 4, 03:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings LBs Calvin Munson and Gabriel Murphy were elevated from the practice squad for Week 18 on Saturday, Jan. 4.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones expected to play Fri Jan 3, 04:22 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
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Vikings | Minnesota's Week 18 injury report Fri Jan 3, 03:55 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Patrick Jones II (knee) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 18 versus the Detroit Lions. LB Kamu Grugier-Hill (illness) did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. CB Fabian Moreau (hip) was limited in practice all week and is also listed as questionable. S Harrison Smith (foot, rest) and CB Stephon Gilmore (rest) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 3, but no longer appear on the injury report. RB Aaron Jones (quad), FB C.J. Ham (quad), TE Josh Oliver (wrist) and OG Ed Ingram (back) practiced in full on Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones limited again Thu Jan 2, 05:10 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Vikings | Vikings' Thursday practice report Thu Jan 2, 05:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Kamu Grugier-Hill (illness) and Patrick Jones II (knee) did not take part in practice on Thursday, Jan. 2. Also, RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps), CB Fabian Moreau (hip) and OG Ed Ingram (back) were limited and FB C.J. Ham (quadriceps), S Harrison Smith (foot) and TE Josh Oliver (wrist) practiced in full.
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Vikings | Wednesday practice report for Vikings Wed Jan 1, 06:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Kamu Grugier-Hill (illness) and LB Patrick Jones II (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1. FB C.J. Ham (quadriceps), RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps), CB Fabian Moreau (hip) and S Harrison Smith (foot) were limited during practice. TE Josh Oliver (wrist) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones listed as limited Wed Jan 1, 06:13 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones update Mon Dec 30, 03:45 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quad) is doing well and is expected to practice in Week 18, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday, Dec. 30.
| Footballguys view: Jones was taken out of the Sundya's win over the Packers primarily for precautionary reasons. He had 77 yards from scrimmage against the Packers and is up to 1,471 on the season, putting him 88 away from breaking his previous career high. There have been some bumps and bruises along the way, but the 30-year-old Jones has not missed a single game and is expected to play in his 17th of the season this weekend. |
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Vikings | Patrick Jones II to miss time Sun Dec 29, 08:56 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings LB Patrick Jones II (knee) is expected 'to miss a little bit of time' after sustaining a right knee injury during the Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Link to story Vikings | Cam Akers catches TD Sun Dec 29, 08:47 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers rushed six times for 18 yards and caught two passes for 15 yards and a score in a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 15.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert noted, Akers saved the game after an apparent injury to starter Aaron Jones, not only scoring their final touchdown but also grabbing a low throw from Darnold to convert the game-clinching third down with 1:44 remaining. Akers would be the lead back against the Lions in Week 18 if Jones can't go, although initial reports on Jones are positive. |
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Vikings | Blake Cashman does it all Sun Dec 29, 08:35 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Blake Cashman finished with 11 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two quarterback hits in a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 17.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones Sidelined By Quad Contusion In Fourth Quarter Vs. Packers Sun Dec 29, 08:35 PM
Running back Aaron Jones was not in at the end of the game because he was dealing with a quad contusion. "He was working his way through it," head coach Kevin O'Connell said via Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star-Tribune. "He had some really good runs, but we decided to pull him."
| Footballguys view: O'Connell also said that Jones was ready to go back in if necessary. But Cam Akers was in at the end of the contest for the game-sealing 6-yard catch for a third-down conversion. It's worth noting that Jones entered the game with 6,986 in his career (2017-23 with Green Bay and this season with Minnesota) and with 1,046 on the season. He passed the 7,000-yard mark on his third carry of the game. He finished the game with 12 carries for 47 yards and four catches for another 30 yards. Minnesota will take on Detroit next week for a game that will decide the NFC North and the conference's No. 1 seed. We'll be watching for more on Jones' status as the week progresses. |
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Vikings | Five grabs for T.J. Hockenson Sun Dec 29, 08:29 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught five of his six targets for 68 yards in a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 17.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison snags TD Sun Dec 29, 08:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught six of his eight targets for 69 yards and a touchdown in a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 17.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson does his thing Sun Dec 29, 08:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson finished with eight catches on 11 targets for 92 yards, leading the team in all three categories, in a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 17.
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Vikings | Jalen Nailor erupts in Week 17 Sun Dec 29, 08:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor caught all five of his passes for a season-high 81 yards and a touchdown in a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 17.
Link to story Vikings | Career game for Sam Darnold Sun Dec 29, 08:19 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold completed 33 of his 43 passes for a career-high 377 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 17.
| Footballguys view: As NFL.com's Kevin Patra reported, Minnesota got up big as Darnold calmly picked apart the Green Bay secondary, getting to his second and third options with aplomb. Provided excellent protection by his offensive line most of the game, Darnold got everyone involved. When Justin Jefferson (eight receptions for 92 yards) was blanketed, Darnold found Jalen Nailor (5/81/1), Jordan Addison (6/69/1), or T.J. Hockenson (5/68). After a first-drive punt and a missed long field goal, the Vikings scorched Green Bay, scoring 20 unanswered to open a big lead. After the Packers cut the once-big lead to two points, Darnold made plays to clinch the game, hitting three passes to salt away time. Instead of attempting to run out the clock on the ground where they'd struggled, Kevin O'Connell trusted his QB to make plays. Darnold came through. The victory sets up a showdown next week for the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed in Week 18 against the Lions. |
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Vikings | Patrick Jones II limps off Sun Dec 29, 08:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings DE Patrick Jones II (knee) exited the Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers after suffering a knee injury.
Link to story Vikings | Week 17 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Dec 29, 02:59 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, OG Dan Feeney, DB Fabian Moreau and OT Walter Rouse inactive for Week 17.
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