Kickoff TD, Fake Punt Earn Vikings' Kene Nwangwu NFC Special Teams Player Of The Week
After giving the Vikings their first kickoff return touchdown since 2016, Kene Nwangwu has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
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After giving the Vikings their first kickoff return touchdown since 2016, Kene Nwangwu has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
A deep pass to Justin Jefferson and Dalvin Cook's longest run of the season had the Minnesota Vikings sitting with a 14-3 lead at Baltimore on Sunday. Much like the rest of the season, the early success couldn't sustain Minnesota.
So, what can a team do to get back on track after losing five games — two in overtime — by a total of 18 points?
Justin Tucker kicked a 36-yard field goal with 16 seconds left in overtime to give the Baltimore Ravens a 34-31 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Vikings safety Harrison Smith will miss Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens after being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
The man in the middle of the Vikings' offensive line has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Despite growing concerns quarterback Aaron Rodgers has repeatedly violated NFL COVID-19 protocols for unvaccinated players, head coach Matt LaFleur said he's "100% confident" the team has followed protocols in "the football space."
"I would say if you're not frustrated, there's something wrong with you, and you shouldn't be on this team," wide receiver Adam Thielen said.
The Minnesota Vikings lost more than a primetime game Sunday after one of the team's top defensive players suffered an injury.
For all their setbacks over the first six weeks, whether self-inflicted or unlucky, the Minnesota Vikings emerged from their bye in a favorable position.
Cooper Rush's first NFL start was a statement victory for the surging Dallas Cowboys with starting quarterback Dak Prescott stuck on the sideline.
Former Vikings guard Steve Hutchinson is set to receive his Hall of Fame ring during the Sunday evening matchup between Minnesota and the Dallas Cowboys.
Coach Mike McCarthy has another first-place, high-scoring team he's taking to Minnesota for a prime-time game in a sure-to-be raucous environment, with fans riled up about the prospect of a signature Vikings victory against a longtime franchise nemesis.
The Minnesota Vikings (3-3) will host a win-heavy team in the Dallas Cowboys (5-1) this Sunday in a Halloween evening matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here's a game preview with what you need to know.
Patrick Peterson has been as vital as expected for Minnesota's revamped secondary this season, providing a wise and steadying influence on his younger teammates and sound pass coverage of his own.
