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Vikings
November 17, 2022
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was limited in practice Thursday with a toe injury but said he’s “perfectly fine.”

Jefferson hears from 'big brother' Beckham after catch in Buffalo

Justin Jefferson's acrobatic fourth-down grab is considered a rival to Odell Beckham Jr.'s famous catch in 2014.
November 17, 2022
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) works on his one-handed catches during practice.

Photos: Vikings practice ahead of Cowboys game

The Minnesota Vikings held practice on Thursday, November 17, 2022 in Eagan, Minnesota.
November 17, 2022

Photos: Vikings practice ahead of Cowboys game

Vikings
November 17, 2022
The U.S. Bank Stadium crowd will be a big factor in Sunday’s Vikings game against the visiting Cowboys.

Mark Craig's Week 11 NFL picks against the spread

Whose magic will wear off this weekend? Jeff Saturday's? Taylor Heinicke's? Or the Vikings?
Randball
November 17, 2022
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) scored on a 81 yard run in the third quarter  in Orchard Park.,N.Y.Sunday November 13, 2022.

Mayhem in Buffalo: Everything that happened before everything happened

If you're still thinking about the Vikings' 33-30 win over the Bills on Sunday, you aren't alone.
Randball
November 17, 2022
Paul Allen goes national with Buffalo calls, gets love from LeBron, others

Paul Allen goes national with Buffalo calls, gets love from LeBron, others

The Vikings play-by-play announcer has a well-known knack for viral moments. Sunday's Vikings win at Buffalo catapulted Allen to a new level of recognition.
Vikings
November 17, 2022
Quarterback Kirk Cousins, shown with a sideline tablet in 2019, is an avid watcher of film.

Scoggins: Vikings are rolling, and rolling the tape is big part of success

The line that separates winning and losing is incredibly thin, so coaches and players spend hours upon hours analyzing video. Here's a look at how they do it and how it has changed.
Vikings
November 16, 2022
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Duke Shelley (20) left, cornerback Kris Boyd (29) and Harrison Smith (22) celebrated after linebacker Eric Kendricks (54)

Vikings come back to earth, turn their attention to Cowboys

With two games in the next eight days, the Vikings took it easy at practices and tried to get their emotions back to level ground, too.
Vikings
November 16, 2022
Vikings defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson, who was injured Oct. 30 in a game against the Arizona Cardinals, is working toward a return.

Tomlinson among injured Vikings players nearing return to action

Thursday's full-pad practice will give a clearer picture of defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson's progress in recovering from an Oct. 30 calf injury.
Vikings
November 16, 2022
Podcast: Cousins to Jefferson and previewing Sunday's Vikings-Cowboys game

Podcast: Cousins to Jefferson and previewing Sunday's Vikings-Cowboys game

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer preview the matchup and discuss quarterback Kirk Cousins' continued connection with receiver Justin Jefferson in this episode of the Access Vikings podcast.
Vikings
November 16, 2022
Jefferson named NFC Player of Week, fourth Vikings player to win honor

Jefferson named NFC Player of Week, fourth Vikings player to win honor

Through nine games, a Minnesota Vikings player has been won the honor after nearly half of them. Justin Jefferson is the latest after his career-best performance at Buffalo.
Vikings
November 16, 2022
Justin Jefferson has to be considered among the NFL’s Most Valuable Player candidates.

Don't tell JJ: A receiver has never been the NFL's Most Valuable Player

On the NFL: This may have been the easiest question that Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has ever been asked. But somehow he ducked out on answering it and earned good-guy credit at the same time.
Randball
November 15, 2022
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) makes a catch and fumbles the ball as Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) make

Eagles loss is a win for the Vikings — and a cautionary tale

Philadelphia finally lost Monday, joining the Vikings at 8-1 atop the NFL. How the Eagles lost is a reminder of the simplest thing a team can do well.
Vikings
November 15, 2022
Up next for the Vikings: star linebacker Micah Parsons and the Cowboys.

Who's up and who's down after Week 10 in the NFL?

NFL Insider Mark Craig takes a look at how some of the contenders in the NFC fared over the weekend, and how the Vikings factor into all of this.
Vikings
November 15, 2022
Two J guys who had a very good day Sunday: Justin Jefferson and Star Tribune photographer Jerry Holt.

Jefferson's catch: Legends and local stars weigh in with amazement

Football Across Minnesota: Cris Carter, Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and an area high school standout are among those wowed by Justin Jefferson's incredible catch. Plus: St. Thomas and its title, and a prep player who won't come off the field.
Vikings
November 15, 2022
A Vikings offensive lineman lifted up Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after he got the ball down to the 1-yard line late in the

Not perfect, but Vikings' offensive line showed up in big moments

Right tackle Brian O'Neill said the Vikings were "more physical" in Sunday's matchup with the Bills defensive front. Here's how they made a difference.
Vikings
November 15, 2022
Going deep on the uncontested excellence of Justin Jefferson

Going deep on the uncontested excellence of Justin Jefferson

Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins host Michael Rand for a look at Jefferson's excellence on contested catches Sunday. Also, something good happened for the Vikings on Monday night.
Vikings
November 15, 2022
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) left andMinnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) celebrated linebacker Eric Kendri

Big question: Are these close Vikings victories a bug or a feature?

Close games, the argument goes, are subject to randomness, where a small thing can have an outsize impact on the result. Another way to ask this question: Are the Vikings lucky or that good?
Vikings
November 15, 2022
Be like this guy: Just enjoy the Vikings win, and keep the analyzing to a minimum.

Souhan: Overanalyze if you must, Vikings fans, but just savor all of it

Don't spend much time breaking down the wild victory over the Bills, with that many strange plays that turned the tide, over and over again. Just enjoy the ride, football fans.
Vikings
November 14, 2022
Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks celebrated his fumble recovery for a touchdown in the final minute of regulation against the Bills.

Former Vikings teammates Barr, Kendricks will be foes for first time

Linebackers Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks played together for 11 seasons at UCLA and with the Vikings. They will be on opposite sidelines when the Cowboys come to U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday.