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ESPN's Adam Schefter goes shirtless, pays homage to Vikings QB Kirk Cousins

Please keep your shirt on, Adam.

Joe Rivera

Vikings' QB Kirk Cousins crows 'You like that' after beating Commanders at FedEx Field

Cousins went back to the classics, invoking the famous phrase he once uttered as a member of the Washington franchise.

David Suggs

Why Curtis Samuel's touchdown catch in Commanders vs. Vikings counted

It's either fortunate or unfortunate, depending on your point of view, but it was totally legal.

Joe Rivera

What channel is Vikings vs. Commanders on today?

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Vikings vs. Commanders game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 9 NFL schedule.

Dan Treacy

What to know about Vikings' move to acquire T.J. Hockenson from Lions

The surprise intradivisional swap was the first trade of NFL trade deadline day in 2022.

Jacob Camenker

T.J. Hockenson trade grades: Vikings win now, Lions win later with 2022 NFL deadline surprise

Minnesota and Detroit pull off the rare interdivision deal with two NFC North teams helping each other out in the right ways before the 2022 NFL trade deadline.

Vinnie Iyer

DeAndre Hopkins unhappy with uncalled helmet-to-helmet hit

DeAndre Hopkins is confused about why a Harrison Smith hit went uncalled.

Kevin Skiver

J.J. Watt explains Jared Allen homage after being booed by Vikings fans

J.J. Watt appears to have forgotten about context in this case.

Kevin Skiver

Stefon Diggs, Jaire Alexander get into trash-talking match before Packers-Bills 'SNF' game

If you talk the talk, you better walk the walk. Diggs is doing so in Week 8.

David Suggs

NFC standings, playoff picture: Breaking down the surprise division leaders

While the AFC has been mostly chalk in terms of division leaders at midseason, the NFC has been chock full of shocking results, starting with the perfect Eagles leading a tougher-than-expected East.

Vinnie Iyer

Vikings' Patrick Peterson takes shot at Cardinals, Kyler Murray with 'Call of Duty' INT celebration

Patrick Peterson was clearly taking a dig at Kyler Murray with his in-game celebration of a Harrison Smith interception.

Jacob Camenker

Jared Allen 'legendary' horseback entrance to Vikings Ring of Honor ceremony

Former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen entered the franchise's Ring of Honor on Sunday, making a grand entrance onto the field for the halftime ceremony.

Dan Treacy

Dolphins net 143 yards in one drive vs. Vikings, still punt

Miami self-destructed what was an otherwise-great offensive drive.

Zac Al-Khateeb

NFL All-Bargain team: Big-time players who aren't making big bucks

Some members are bona fide superstars. Some are dependable starters. All have one thing in common: they aren't making anywhere near their market value.

David Suggs

History of NFL games in London: Why bad teams wind up playing across the pond

Ever wonder why the NFL sends bad teams to London? The Sporting News has answers.

David Suggs

Saints kicker Wil Lutz 'in shock', QB Andy Dalton shoulders blame in London loss to Vikings

Wil Lutz, Latavius Murray, Andy Dalton and Tyran Mathieu faced the media after the New Orleans Saints' painful loss - on the double-doink field-goal attempt - to the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as the 2022 NFL London Games kicked off.

Raj Singh Mahil

Vikings beat Saints with help of questionable calls

Saints fans were not happy about a phantom hands to the face penalty and another pass interference that could have been a no-call.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Vikings' special teams play nets Minnesota win vs. Saints in London

The Sporting News tracked live scores, updates and highlights from the Vikings-Saints game in London.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Why four WRs were taken before Justin Jefferson during the 2020 NFL Draft

Justin Jefferson may be the NFL's best receiver. Here's how he made it to the Vikings' pick at 22 overall during the 2020 NFL Draft.

Jacob Camenker

What time is the Vikings-Saints NFL London game?

The Sporting News looks at the Week 4 London game between the Vikings and Saints.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Dalvin Cook injury update: Vikings running back day-to-day with shoulder injury

Cook was injured running into Ezra Cleveland during the third quarter against the Lions.

Edward Sutelan

NFL London Games 2022: Schedule, tickets, TV channel, stream

All you need to know as the NFL London Games head to the UK capital in October 2022.

Ben Miller

Kirk Cousins' prime-time woes continue vs. Eagles: Breaking down the numbers behind Vikings QB's struggles under bright lights

Kirk Cousins reverted to his losing ways under the bright lights of "Monday Night Football."

Edward Sutelan

Darius Slay gifts ball to James Harden after picking off Kirk Cousins

Of all the celebrities in Philadelphia for the "Monday Night Football" clash, it was the 76ers guard that got to leave the stadium with a game ball.

Edward Sutelan

History of ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' doubleheader

The ABC family of networks will broadcast a historic "Monday Night Football" doubleheader. Looking at the new format for Monday's games, and the history behind "MNF" double features.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Why former Vikings coach Mike Zimmer teamed up with Deion Sanders at Jackson State

Mike Zimmer spent eight seasons as the coach of the Vikings. After parting with the team in the 2022 NFL offseason, he went back to the college game.

Jacob Camenker

Justin Jefferson vs. Stefon Diggs: Inside the stats since 2020 'win-win' trade between Bills, Vikings

Win-win trades don't happen very often. There's no doubt both the Vikings and Bills are happy with how this one turned out.

Edward Sutelan

Why Justin Jefferson and Jalen Reagor are linked through draft

Jalen Reagor was taken a pick ahead of Justin Jefferson, and that wide receiver room must feel awfully small.

Kevin Skiver

Why Justin Jefferson loves new coach Kevin O'Connell's offense

Justin Jefferson seems to be a big fan of his new head coach's offense.

Jacob Camenker

Justin Jefferson turns in huge opening day vs. Packers

Justin Jefferson fancies himself one of the NFL's best receivers. He lived up to the billing Sunday.

Kevin Skiver

Vikings' Za'Darius Smith looking for revenge after contentious Packers exit

Smith explained his bitter breakup with the Packers and how it led him to sign with the Vikings.

Jacob Camenker

James and Dalvin Cook seeking to become NFL's latest set of star brothers

As James Cook joins the NFL ranks, he will look to have as much success as his brother, Dalvin, has had during his career to date.

Jacob Camenker

Chris Simms, Kellen Mond and a roasting a year in the making

It involves Justin Fields and the 2021 NFL Draft class.

Joe Rivera

Justin Jefferson responds to Ja'Marr Chase's claims as better WR: 'I'm more versatile'

Chase said his former LSU teammate stole all his moves. The Vikings wide receiver is pushing back.

Edward Sutelan

What are the greatest receiving seasons in NFL history? Vikings' Justin Jefferson aims to become first wideout to hit 2,000 yard mark

“I think I can,” Jefferson said Monday. “Hopefully, everything goes right and I can get that 2,000. That’s my goal.”

David Suggs

Jeff Gladney, former NFL first-round pick, dies at age 25; football world mourns loss

Gladney was given a second chance in the NFL after spending a year away.

Joe Rivera

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah defends trades with Packers, Lions

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah knows the repercussions of making a divisional rival better.

Kevin Skiver

Vikings safety Lewis Cine explains how Buccaneers 'did me so dirty' with NFL Draft trade

The Buccaneers were clear they wanted to draft Lewis Cine, but they passed on the chance to do so.

Kevin Skiver

Vikings draft picks 2022: Who did Minnesota take? Full list of NFL Draft selections

The Sporting News looks at the 2022 NFL Draft for the Vikings.

Zac Al-Khateeb

'Read the card!': Ed Marinaro's painfully long Vikings draft pick announcement tested the NFL world's patience

Ed Marinaro had a speech planned, but Las Vegas isn't the stage for those speeches

Kevin Skiver

Major NFL quarterback contracts, extensions in 2022 offseason from Aaron Rodgers to Derek Carr

Aaron Rodgers kicked off a bustling offseason of restructures and extensions for quarterbacks.

Kevin Skiver

How Colin Kaepernick could have ended up with the Vikings this offseason — as a coach

Kaepernick's former head coach Jim Harbaugh is still fighting for him to get back to the league.

Joe Rivera

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