NFC North contenders vie for first place in an early-season clash as the upstart Vikings host the Lions. Minnesota (5-0) is a surprise Super Bowl contender, entering Week 7 as one of two undefeated teams, along with the Chiefs. Quarterback Sam Darnold, cast to his third team in the last three years, is playing the […]
Lions vs. Vikings injury report: 3 ruled out, 7 questionable for Week 7
The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings released their final injury reports of the week on Friday ahead of their Week 7 matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. Between the two teams, three players have been ruled out and another seven are questionable. For the Lions, 2024 sixth-round pick and guard Christian Mahogany will have […]
Cam Akers trade grades: Vikings can't quit backup RB, who Texans don't need anymore
Cam Akers is the once and future Viking. Akers, 25, who was traded from the Rams to the Vikings during the 2023 season, was traded from the Texans to the Vikings in the 2024 season. With Aaron Jones week-to-week with a hip injury before the Week 6 bye, Minnesota needed more help at running back […]
Vikings Week 6 snap counts: Rookie Dallas Turner's small role continues vs. Jets
The Minnesota Vikings have found the right combination on defense. The unit has been absolutely dominant during the team’s 5-0 start to 2024, entering the bye week ranked among the top teams in the NFL in DVOA (1st), sacks (2nd), interceptions (1st), third-down conversion percentage (5th), and yards per play (5th). That success has made […]
Jets LB Quincy Williams sounds off on team after loss to Vikings: 'People gotta start taking accountability'
The Jets are in for a long plane ride back from London. New York dropped to 2-3 on the season after the comeback attempt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium fell short, with the Jets losing 23-17 to the Vikings. Aaron Rodgers and Co. struggled in the first half, failing to get on the scoreboard until the […]