Vikings tight end Josh Oliver has not practiced all week after sustaining an ankle injury against the Titans last Sunday. His absence could mean more playing time for T.J. Hockenson.
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November 22, 2024
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Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him
The Daniel Jones era in New York is over.
November 22, 2024
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Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over Steelers
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November 22, 2024
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Analysis: Williams, Bears might not be who Vikings fans think they are
Heading into Sunday's game against the Vikings, the Bears have lost four in a row with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and a shuffled offensive staff. But looks can be deceiving. 
AuthoredMark Craig
AuthoredMark CraigNovember 22, 2024
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Brock Purdy’s status for the 49ers in doubt this week because of sore shoulder
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been limited in practice this week because of a sore throwing shoulder and will likely be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game at Green Bay.
November 22, 2024
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Magician? Whisperer? Good coach? O’Connell coaxing more from Darnold than anyone who tried before
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is completing more passes more often for more touchdowns than he ever has. “What we’re trying to get from Sam is to play the best football of his career,” coach Kevin O'Connell said.
November 21, 2024
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8-2! Surprised? You might be, but O’Connell insists he isn’t.
The Vikings are among five NFL teams that already have surpassed their victory total of 2023. Coach Kevin O'Connell says he expected it.
November 21, 2024
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Podcast: Vikings and Bears on parallel rebuilds that’ll be tested Sunday in Chicago
In this episode of the Access Vikings podcast, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand compare the rebuilds in Minnesota and Chicago under general managers considered by both franchises.
November 20, 2024
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RandBall: Are the Vikings going to help get another coach fired Sunday?
Robert Saleh came back from a London loss to the Vikings and was fired. Bears coach Matt Eberflus is on an even hotter seat entering Sunday’s game in Chicago.
AuthoredMichael Rand
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Meet our new Vikings reporter just days into the high-profile beat
Emily Leiker joined the Minnesota Star Tribune on Monday.
November 20, 2024
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Analysis: The NFL’s first 70-yard field goal is coming. Here’s why.
Never has the NFL had this many big-legged candidates lined up to challenge a once unthinkable distance. Through Week 11 this season, kickers are making 71.9% of their attempts from 50-plus yards and are on pace to shatter the record for attempts and makes from long distance. AuthoredMark Craig
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