Vikings 14-7 victory over the Rams during the 1977 playoffs is legendary... not for the victory, but because of the field conditions turning it into the Mud Bowl.
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Vikings' Van Ginkel named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Vikings edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel had two sacks against the Seahawks, becoming the third Minnesota player this season to receive player of the week honors.
December 24, 2024
Sports
Falcons drafting Penix no longer a head-scratcher with rookie QB shining in place of benched Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons drafting of Michael Penix Jr. just six weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract doesn’t seem like that much of a head-scratcher anymore.
December 24, 2024
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Green Bay's recent dominance on defense has Packers believing they can make a deep playoff run
Even though their long-shot hopes of winning the NFC North have vanished, the playoff-bound Green Bay Packers believe they can make a legitimate run at their first Super Bowl appearance since their 2010 championship season.
December 24, 2024
Vikings
What’s at stake for the Vikings against the Packers on Sunday?
The Vikings remain in contention for the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC but need to beat Green Bay to keep those hopes (and the hopes of holding off the Packers) alive.
December 24, 2024
Vikings
Most underrated Viking in 2024? Most underrated moment? Tell us what you think.
The Minnesota Star Tribune wants to pick the brains of Vikings fans about their unsung Vikings players and unheralded plays of their surprising 13-2 season.
December 24, 2024
Sports
Packers clinch playoff berth with 1st shutout in NFL this season, 34-0 over Saints
With a dominant defense leading the way, the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff berth by producing their most lopsided win in a decade.
December 24, 2024
Vikings
Analysis: Vikings finding ways to free Jefferson in split-safety coverage
In a victory over Seattle on Sunday, Justin Jefferson had all but one of his receptions when the Seahawks kept two safeties deep against him.
AuthoredBen Goessling
AuthoredBen GoesslingDecember 24, 2024
Vikings
Souhan: Time for Vikings to lock up their future
Following Sunday’s dramatic victory, the Vikings control their own destiny to the NFC’s top seed — but now it’s imperative that ownership locks up the former journeyman quarterback.
AuthoredJim Souhan
AuthoredJim SouhanDecember 24, 2024
Vikings
Harrison Smith, Ivan Pace could return against Packers
The Vikings' injured defensive players missed Sunday's game in Seattle, but might be ready for Green Bay.
December 23, 2024
Sports
RandBall: Sunday was a reunion of failed Jets QBs — and a reason to rethink the position
Sam Darnold and Geno Smith went toe-to-toe as the Vikings defeated the Seahawks 27-24. Mark Sanchez provided color commentary on the broadcast. All three were once thought of as the quarterback of the future for the Jets.
AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandDecember 23, 2024
Vikings
Vikings-Packers game flexed to 3:25 p.m. Sunday
The teams will meet at U.S. Bank Stadium on Fox (Ch. 9). The game originally was set for a noon kickoff.
December 23, 2024
Vikings
Five extra points: Five snaps tell the Darnold story, and fourth down reveals something about O’Connell
Also spicing up matters in Sunday's win in Seattle: Byron Murphy’s flex, Will Reichard's “Stone Cold Killer” persona and Jonathan Greenard's tackle-for-loss timing.
December 23, 2024