Vikings
NFC North Week 8 picks: Goff looks a little like an MVP, and his Lions look a lot like the NFL’s best team
The Titans aren’t likely to be much of a challenge for Detroit on Sunday, a day when three NFC North teams appear set up to win.
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Vikings
Podcast: Previewing Kevin O’Connell’s return to L.A., Vikings-Rams, and short-week sloppiness
On this episode of the Access Vikings podcast, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Thursday night’s game in L.A., where O’Connell returns to his old stomping grounds.
October 22, 2024
Vikings
Former Vikings Foreman, Marshall clear another hurdle for Pro Football Hall of Fame
List of senior candidates was pared from 60 to 31 by Hall of Fame’s Seniors Blue-Ribbon Committee.
October 22, 2024
Sports
RandBall: Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson recreate epic photo, talk trash
Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson are taking the Minnesota sports scene by storm — and the only thing left to do is bring a championship home
AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandOctober 22, 2024
Colleges
Football Across Minnesota: Twice as many defenders? Not a problem for this freshman
De’Marion Brown isn’t just new to Gustavus, he’s new to 11-player football. He’s showing early signs that adjusting isn’t much of an issue.
AuthoredChip Scoggins
AuthoredChip ScogginsOctober 22, 2024
Sports
Murray runs for a TD, leads Cardinals to game-winning FG and 17-15 win over Chargers
Arizona's Kyler Murray rolled out to his left before turning on the jets, beating a Chargers defender to the sideline and then coasting for a spectacular 44-yard touchdown, casually holding the ball with one hand like it was a backyard game.
October 22, 2024
Sports
Lamar Jackson throws for 281 yards, 5 TDs to lead streaking Ravens to 41-31 victory over Buccaneers
Lamar Jackson, who may be playing the best football of his career, made it look easy.
October 22, 2024
Vikings
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell refines offense ahead of first game against old friend Sean McVay
O’Connell was an assistant coach for the Rams and McVay, and the teams will meet Thursday night with little prep time.
October 22, 2024
Vikings
Vikings-Colts game on Nov. 3 at U.S. Bank Stadium flexed to ‘Sunday Night Football’
The game was originally set for noon, but has been moved to the 7:20 national TV time slot on NBC.
October 21, 2024
Sports
Russell Wilson throws for 2 TDs, runs for another TD in Pittsburgh debut as Steelers rout Jets 37-15
Russell Wilson sat at the podium, uniform still on, in no rush to move on from a moment he believed would always come.
October 21, 2024
Vikings
Five extra points: Lions’ savvy, Vikings’ blunders swing momentum in NFC North battle
It took Detroit a quarter to recover from a confounding fake punt, but after that it was the Vikings who were making mistakes in a 31-29 loss at U.S. Bank Stadium.
October 21, 2024
Vikings
Analysis: Vikings defense isn’t up to the task against top-ranked Lions offense
Make no mistake: Detroit’s offense right now is just better than the Vikings defense. The Lions had 11 explosive plays, three of them touchdowns, while QB Jared Goff completed 88% of his passes. 
AuthoredMark Craig
AuthoredMark CraigOctober 21, 2024
Sports
Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs stay undefeated, beat 49ers 28-18 in Super Bowl rematch
The formula might look a bit different with the defense and running game carrying the Kansas City Chiefs. But the results are awfully familiar as the two-time defending champions keep knocking off teams — especially the San Francisco 49ers.
October 21, 2024