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Vikings' Griffen officially ruled out; will miss at least three games

Defensive end Everson Griffen was taken to a mental health facility Wednesday after an impasse between him and police in his Minnetrista home.

Richardson is suddenly in the spotlight for the Vikings' defensive line

November 26

Sheldon Richardson is expected to get an enhanced role on a Vikings defensive front that lost two more starters this week.

The team will be without each of its four preferred starters on the defensive line heading into a matchup with the 49ers that should be pivotal for playoff positioning.

Vikings mailbag: Playoff position, defensive line in flux and what's improving

November 26

Justin Jefferson (18) and teammates during Sunday’s game against Green Bay.

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Mark Craig's NFL Week 12 Sunday picks against the spread

November 26

Another unpredictable week upended expectations for the Titans and Packers. Week 12 offers a number of good matchups between teams with winning records.

Scouting Report: Three 49ers players will pose big challenge for Vikings

November 26

San Francisco will present challenges for the Vikings on both offense and defense because of a trio of players who are among the NFL's best.

Vikings

November 26

Vikings vs. 49ers preview: 3 story lines, 2 key matchups, 1 prediction

The San Francisco offense presents a tough matchup for a Vikings defense that is missing several key starters upfront.

Vikings

November 25

Mark Craig's Thanksgiving Day NFL picks

There are three NFL games on Thanksgiving, including the traditional games in Detroit and Dallas.

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November 25

Turkey of the Year: Time to sharpen the knives.

Patrick Reusse's 2021 Turkey of the Year winner is ...

Last year, we demanded the Turkey make a comeback. This year, The Chairman agrees: The Turkey of the Year is here to stay.

Vikings

November 24

Vikings' Everson Griffen taken to mental health facility after impasse with police

Everson Griffen, the 33-year-old defensive end, refused to leave his house in Minnetrista for hours after calling 911 at 3 a.m. He earlier posted a video on Instagram where he was holding a gun.

Vikings

November 24

Vikings tackle O'Neill prepares for matchup with 49ers standout Bosa

The last time the teams met, in a playoff game, Brian O'Neill was knocked out of the game when Nick Bosa hit him, and was penalized, after an interception.

Vikings super fans Sid Davey and David Garza showed up in Canton to support the Vikings during their 1st preseason game of the season.

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November 24

How Vikings could go from thankful to merry this holiday season

From Thanksgiving weekend to Christmas weekend the Vikings play five games. If they win most of them, start making your playoff-viewing plans.

Access Vikings

November 24

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passed the ball to Packers running back A.J. Dillon (28) during the third quarter, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 in Min

What will Vikings face Sunday? Lots of fakes, other trickery from 49ers

In San Francisco on Sunday, the Vikings defense will see even more elements of the offensive system they struggled to defend at times against Green Bay. Here's how it works.

Vikings

November 24

Allen is Hall of Fame semifinalist for second consecutive year

Former Vikings Pro Bowler Jared Allen is 12th on the NFL's career sacks list.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) makes an 11-yard reception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct

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November 24

Podcast: Previewing Vikings-49ers and opening up the mailbag

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview the Vikings' latest trip out west and the challenges they face in the 49ers offense on the latest Access Vikings podcast.

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NFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Green Bay	8	3	0	.727	247	214	4-0	4-3
Minnesota	5	5	0	.500	255	242	3-2	2-3
Chicago	4	7	0	.364	179	254	2-3	2-4
Detroit	0	10	1	.045	174	289	0-5	0-5

NFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Tampa Bay	7	3	0	.700	309	222	5-0	2-3
Carolina	5	6	0	.455	226	220	2-4	3-2
New Orleans	5	6	0	.455	257	249	2-3	3-3
Atlanta	4	6	0	.400	178	288	1-4	3-2

NFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Dallas	7	4	0	.636	326	250	4-2	3-2
Philadelphia	5	6	0	.455	297	260	1-4	4-2
Washington	4	6	0	.400	212	267	2-3	2-3
NY Giants	3	7	0	.300	189	246	2-3	1-4

NFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Arizona	9	2	0	.818	310	202	3-2	6-0
Los Angeles	7	3	0	.700	271	227	3-2	4-1
San Francisco	5	5	0	.500	246	222	1-4	4-1
Seattle	3	7	0	.300	194	209	1-4	2-3

AFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Baltimore	7	3	0	.700	247	230	4-1	3-2
Cincinnati	6	4	0	.600	268	216	2-2	4-2
Pittsburgh	5	4	1	.550	214	226	3-2	2-2
Cleveland	6	5	0	.545	244	251	4-2	2-3

AFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Tennessee	8	3	0	.727	291	254	4-2	4-1
Indianapolis	6	5	0	.545	309	245	3-3	3-2
Houston	2	8	0	.200	150	271	1-3	1-5
Jacksonville	2	8	0	.200	159	262	2-4	0-4

AFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Buffalo	7	4	0	.636	326	182	3-2	4-2
New England	7	4	0	.636	300	177	2-4	5-0
Miami	4	7	0	.364	201	269	2-3	2-4
NY Jets	2	8	0	.200	178	320	2-3	0-5

AFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Kansas City	7	4	0	.636	281	250	4-2	3-2
Los Angeles	6	4	0	.600	260	265	3-3	3-1
Las Vegas	6	5	0	.545	259	295	3-3	3-2
Denver	5	5	0	.500	200	183	2-3	3-2

Passing Yards
K. Cousins MIN	2775
J. Jefferson MIN	11

Rushing Yards
D. Cook MIN	734
A. Mattison MIN	294
K. Cousins MIN	69
C. Ham MIN	34
(2) Players	10

Receiving Yards
J. Jefferson MIN	944
A. Thielen MIN	624
T. Conklin MIN	388
K. Osborn MIN	360
A. Mattison MIN	142

Defensive Tackles (Total)
E. Kendricks MIN	103
H. Smith MIN	62
X. Woods MIN	60
N. Vigil MIN	46
B. Breeland MIN	43

Interceptions
E. Kendricks MIN	2
X. Woods MIN	2
A. Barr MIN	1
B. Breeland MIN	1
(2) Players	1

Sacks
D. Hunter MIN	6.0
E. Griffen MIN	5.0
E. Kendricks MIN	4.0
A. Watts MIN	3.0
(2) Players	2.0

Passing Yards
T. Brady TB	3177
M. Stafford LAR	3014
D. Prescott DAL	2932
K. Cousins MIN	2775
A. Rodgers GB	2571

Rushing Yards
D. Cook MIN	734
E. Elliott DAL	720
J. Hurts PHI	618
A. Gibson WAS	601
D. Henderson Jr. LAR	593

Defensive Tackles (Total)
B. Wagner SEA	114
R. Smith CHI	112
F. Oluokun ATL	110
E. Kendricks MIN	103
J. Brooks SEA	98

Interceptions
T. Diggs DAL	8
A. Oruwariye DET	5
X. McKinney NYG	4
J. Bradberry NYG	3
(7) Players	3

Sacks
R. Quinn CHI	11.0
H. Reddick CAR	10.5
N. Bosa SF	10.0
M. Golden ARI	10.0
M. Parsons DAL	9.0

Passing Yards
D. Carr LV	3414
P. Mahomes KC	3200
J. Allen BUF	3071
J. Herbert LAC	2927
R. Tannehill TEN	2681

Rushing Yards
J. Taylor IND	1122
D. Henry TEN	937
N. Chubb CLE	851
J. Mixon CIN	759
N. Harris PIT	685

Receiving Yards
T. Hill KC	932
J. Chase CIN	867
S. Diggs BUF	847
T. Kelce KC	821
K. Allen LAC	810

Defensive Tackles (Total)
D. Perryman LV	121
J. Abram LV	92
B. Okereke IND	92
C. Littleton LV	87
D. James Jr. LAC	86

Interceptions
J. Jackson NE	6
K. Byard TEN	5
J. Poyer BUF	5
A. Phillips NE	4
(2) Players	4

Sacks
M. Garrett CLE	13.0
T. Watt PIT	12.5
M. Judon NE	10.5
H. Landry III TEN	10.0
T. Hendrickson CIN	9.5

Thursday, November 25
Chicago 16, Detroit 14, F	Las Vegas 36, Dallas 33, F	Buffalo 31, New Orleans 6, F

Sunday, November 28
NY Jets @ Houston	Tampa Bay @ Indianapolis	Philadelphia @ NY Giants
Carolina @ Miami	Tennessee @ New England	Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati
Atlanta @ Jacksonville	Los Angeles @ Denver	Minnesota @ San Francisco
Los Angeles @ Green Bay	Cleveland @ Baltimore

Monday, November 29

Seattle @ Washington
Thursday, December 2

Dallas @ New Orleans

Monday, November 29
Seattle @ Washington

Thursday, December 2
Dallas @ New Orleans

Vikings

November 23

Neal: Why not a win streak? Vikings' hot offense, soft schedule spark holiday optimism

The Grinches out there in Vikings fandom could get a Christmas present next month they didn't expect: a winning football team.

Vikings

November 23

Cousins keeps trending up, taking his place among some of the best ever

Kirk Cousins moved ahead of Aaron Rodgers in one career stat on Sunday and is closing in on Hall of Famer Dan Marino. Also, Jonathan Taylor is running wild and is there really a 'best' team in the NFL?

Vikings

November 23

49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel ran for a touchdown past Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins on Sunday.

Vikings challenge: 13-minute drive shows 49ers as ball-hogging bullies

On the NFL: With an interesting mixture of runners, Kyle Shanahan's physical, ball-control attack has helped the 49ers win three of their last four going into Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Vikings

November 23

Vikings defensive tackle Tomlinson goes on COVID-19 list

A key run-stopper, Dalvin Tomlinson has gone on the NFL's Reserve/COVID-19 protocols list and will likely miss Sunday's game at San Francisco.

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November 23

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) sprinted towards the end zone after he caught a pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins late in the fourt

For Vikings to win, Cousins must stay aggressive under pressure

Kirk Cousins doesn't seem 100% comfortable taking chances, to say the least. But the numbers say it's the path to victory, particularly when the offensive line struggles to protect him.

Sports

November 23

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) grimaced after a roughing the passer was called against the Packers during the second quarter, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2

Will Cousins stay aggressive as opponents keep pressuring him?

It's an all-football Tuesday on the Daily Delivery podcast. Andrew Krammer joins host Michael Rand to break down the big plays that helped the Vikings beat Green Bay and Randy Johnson gets us ready for the next big Border Battle.

Sports

November 23

Two Minnesota quarterbacks criticized often this fall for uneven play: Tanner Morgan, left, of the Gophers, and Kirk Cousins of the Vikings.

How 'Why did they call that play?!' became Minnesota's most common question

Football Across Minnesota: Play-calling has been the dominant topic for Gophers and Vikings fans this fall. Plus: Mankato West's undefeated, unbelievable season; St. John's preps for a playoff rivalry; and a St. Thomas senior who listened to his parents.

Vikings

November 22

Richardson steps in at defensive end to bolster Vikings defense

The defensive tackle-turned-edge rusher put pressure on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Sunday's victory.

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November 22

Green Bay Packers free safety Darnell Savage (26) reacted after he intercepted a pass meant for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18)

Whine and cheese: Packers fans blame officiating, overturned call for loss

In a rare turnabout, it wasn't Vikings fans who were complaining about getting robbed by the officials. Packers fans were the ones feeling wronged.

Access Vikings

November 22

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins fumbled when he was sacked in the third quarter, but it was recovered by a teammate, one of several near-turnovers ag

Kirk Cousins knows his big day vs. Packers was on a 'razor's edge'

Kirk Cousins threw for 341 yards in the win. But afterward he acknowledged a handful of near-turnovers. "I don't think you want to live throwing the ball to a covered player and crossing your fingers," he said.

Vikings

November 22

Five extra points: Officiating jinx is broken as flags rain on Packers

Home teams had gone 1-8 with an eight-game losing streak in games officiated by referee Shawn Hochuli and his crew before the Vikings held off the Packers on Sunday.

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