AP source: Vikings agree to deal with CB Patrick Peterson
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $10 million with eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson on Wednesday night, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had yet to announce the deal. […]
PODCAST: Mulligan – Episode 3
This week on Mulligan Matt discusses Deshaun Watson trade scenarios including one landing spot that may surprise you. As well as the coaching change for the Timberwolves, NBA All Star snubs and the Carson Wentz trade.
Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions
DETROIT (AP) — Kirk Cousins threw for 405 yards and three touchdowns, lifting the Minnesota Vikings to a 37-35 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday in a matchup of teams finishing disappointing seasons. The Vikings (7-9) failed for the fourth time in a decade to make two straight trips to the playoffs. They won […]
Vikings LB Kendricks has done vital work on and off field
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eric Kendricks was playing at an All-Pro level again this year when the Minnesota linebacker hurt a calf muscle, which has now sidelined him for all of December. Though the injury to an irreplaceable player was one of many setbacks for the Vikings in a season with more downs than ups, Kendricks’ […]
AP sources: Star Vikings RB Cook absent after father’s death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Running back Dalvin Cook is not practicing with the Minnesota Vikings this week, due to the death of his father. Two people with knowledge of the situation, speaking Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the team did not announce a reason for his absence, confirmed that Cook went home to Miami to […]
Kamara’s 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Alvin Kamara tied an NFL record by running for six touchdowns in a game and finished with a career-high 155 yards rushing to help New Orleans beat the Minnesota Vikings 52-33 on Friday and clinch a fourth straight NFC South title. Wearing different colored shoes — one red and one green […]
Bears beat Vikings 33-27 to stay in stride in playoff race
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — David Montgomery rushed for a career-high 146 yards and two touchdowns as the Chicago Bears trampled Minnesota’s depleted defense and hung on for a 33-27 victory on Sunday to stay in the hunt for the expanded playoffs. The Bears (7-7), who entered the afternoon one game behind Arizona for the new third […]
Brady throws for 2 TDs, Buccaneers wear down Vikings 26-14
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolster their playoff hopes with a 26-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Brady tossed TD passes of 48 yards to Scotty Miller and 2 yards to Rob Gronkowski to rebound from losing two straight home […]
BVM Sports Chalk Talk: Episode 8
Who is the No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL this season? Does Coastal Carolina deserve to play in a top-tier bowl game after beating BYU? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo sign the supermax to play in Milwaukee long-term for the Bucks?
Giants, Vikings shed slow starts, move into playoff position
The New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings are in position to pull off remarkable turnarounds. The Giants have bounced back from an 0-5 start to the season and are now tied for first place with Washington in the NFC East after winning five of the past seven games. The Giants swept the season series from […]