Dalvin Cook Is Key For The Vikings Against The 49ers
It's simple. When the Minnesota Vikings have running back Dalvin Cook, they are a different team.
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It's simple. When the Minnesota Vikings have running back Dalvin Cook, they are a different team.
With about 300 members, Viking World Order is known for wild tailgates and faithful following, but it's not all about football and festive outfits.
The Minnesota Vikings' big win over the New Orleans Saints is giving some fans the confidence to book a flight to San Francisco this weekend to see them take on the 49ers.
SportsLine senior NFL analyst Larry Hartstein looks at the Vikings-49ers divisional round matchup that could see the underdog advance.
According to the injury report, Stefon Diggs was also out with an illness both Tuesday and Wednesday.
"Most of [postseason football] is just who makes less mistakes."
"If we can beat the Saints, maybe we have a chance now. You never know."
Kirk Cousins came up big in the Vikings' overtime playoff win over the Saints. Can he do it again against the 49ers?
Kirk Cousins did his part to diffuse the skepticism about his inability to deliver a winning performance in the clutch, with an intelligent, steady, turnover-free game.
"We value Mike and Rick's leadership, and we have every intent of Mike continuing as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and Rick leading our football operations, next year and beyond."
The Vikings look to contain Drew Brees, Michael Thomas and the explosive Saints passing offense in their NFC Wild Card matchup.
The hyper-scrutinized quarterback's first opportunity to get a postseason victory with the Vikings has arrived on the heels of his career-best season.
The Vikings have one more chance to try to iron out some wrinkles against a Bears team that was eliminated from contention for the playoffs two games ago.
While the Ravens' Lamar Jackson more than proved his fantasy value at quarterback, the Browns' Baker Mayfield was a disappointment.
A group of veterans who thought they were going to attend the Minnesota Vikings-Green Bay Packers game Monday night say they feel sucker-punched.
Their spot in the playoffs conveniently clinched, the Minnesota Vikings were humbled by rival Green Bay in a way that suggested a short postseason stay.
As it turned out, the Packers (12-3) had the winning formula to match their ambition, even if they didn't accumulate many style points along the way.
The Packers became NFC North champions by beating the Minnesota Vikings 23-10 on Monday night.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer have a lengthy history facing each other. As well as a strong respect for each other's abilities.
The Vikings are one win – or one Los Angeles Rams loss – away from clinching a playoff berth as it sits comfortably as the sixth seed in the NFC.
The Vikings remain in striking distance of the NFC North lead as they face a favorable matchup with the Chargers in Los Angeles.
The Minnesota Vikings realize they can't stop to take a deep breath in the final three weeks of the regular season — not even at sea level on the sunny West Coast.
The NFL on CBS analyst who is on the call this week discusses what he believes the Chargers will look to do in trying to stop the Vikings offense.
The Chargers can play spoiler when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, which would help the Los Angeles Rams in their efforts to earn a wild card berth in the NFC.
With three weeks left in the regular season and the Vikings clinging to the final playoff spot in the NFC, here's how it could play out.
