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Vikings
November 22, 2022
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes is 4-0 when trailing at halftime this season.

Who's up (Mahomes) and who's down (Vikings) after NFL's Week 11

The magic remains for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, while it was in short supply for the Vikings and the defending champion Rams.
Vikings
November 21, 2022
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was pressured 61.5% of the time when Micah Parsons and the Cowboys used a standard four-man rush.

Vikings' offensive line will need to answer challenge of pressure-packed Patriots

Four days after giving up seven sacks to the Cowboys, the Vikings will face New England — the NFL leader in quarterback pressures — without left tackle Christian Darrisaw.
Vikings
November 21, 2022
The Vikings defense had trouble corralling Tony Pollard and the rest of the Cowboys offense on Sunday.

Vikings defense adjusting after 'punch in the face' from Cowboys

Dallas was the fifth opponent to eclipse 400 yards against the Vikings this season. Cornerback Chandon Sullivan said defenders will go "back to the basics" on a short week.
Sports
November 21, 2022
Grumpy Reusse on a weekend of Minnesota football misery

Grumpy Reusse on a weekend of Minnesota football misery

It's not a cheerful podcast this morning as Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand to take apart Vikings and Gophers defeats that were frustrating for very different reasons. But, hey, the Twins have a new look, right?
Vikings
November 21, 2022
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook had only 11 carries, for 72 yards, in Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys.

Neal: What was the deal with Kevin O'Connell's game plan?

The Vikings head coach crafted a game plan on Sunday that could have landed his quarterback in the emergency room. He also failed to take advantage of a Dallas defensive flaw.
Vikings
November 21, 2022
Tony Pollard (20) of the Dallas Cowboys breaks away from Jordan Hicks (58) of the Minnesota Vikings for a touchdown in the third quarter Sunday, Novem

Five extra points: Blunders all over the field in Vikings' loss to Cowboys

A T.J. Hockenson drop, a defense that didn't work hard enough to stop the Dallas offensive line and yet another replay booth debacle capped off an embarrassing loss.
Vikings
November 21, 2022

Vikings suffer worst home loss in 59 years in smackdown by Cowboys

Sunday's defeat ranked by many measures as one of the worst in Minnesota Vikings history, and was more shocking because it ended a seven-game winning streak. How well will the team regroup for its Thanksgiving night game vs. New England?
Vikings
November 21, 2022
Running back Tony Pollard was the Cowboys’ leading rusher and receiver Sunday.

Vikings-Cowboys recap: Game balls, numbers to know, and what's next

There were plenty of accolades to go around for Dallas, which brought several Vikings streaks to an end.
Vikings
November 21, 2022
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked as offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) is unable to hold off Dallas Cowboys defensive en

Vikings lose left tackle Darrisaw to concussion; won't play Thursday

Coach Kevin O'Connell said Christian Darrisaw will not play Thursday against the Patriots after being injured again on a second-quarter sack.
Vikings
November 21, 2022
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had to pick himself up after being sacked by DeMarcus Lawrence of the Cowboys in the third quarter.

Souhan: Without pass blocking, Vikings look inept against Cowboys

One loss would not typically be cause for panic. But this defeat revealed a weakness over which upcoming opponents will drool as they prepare their game plans for the Vikings.
Vikings
November 20, 2022
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and coach Kevin O’Connell couldn’t find any solutions Sunday.

Where does Sunday's game rank among worst losses in Vikings history?

You have to go back to 1963 to find a worse home loss than the one the Vikings suffered on Sunday vs. Dallas. But how bad was it overall?
November 20, 2022

Cowboys hammer Vikings at home

The Minnesota Vikings lost 40-3 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
November 20, 2022

Cowboys hammer Vikings at home

Vikings
November 20, 2022
Adam Thielen (19) caught a pass in the fourth quarter during last season’s Vikings-Cowboys game.

Vikings vs. Cowboys: Rosters, stats, TV/radio, weather and social media

Here's everything you need to get ready for and follow Sunday's game between the Vikings and Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings
November 20, 2022
New England head coach Bill Belichick  faces the Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell, who was a back-up quarterback for the Patriots.

Vikings vs. Patriots: Rosters, stats, TV/radio, scouting and social media

Here's everything you need to get ready for and follow tonight's game between the Vikings and New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings
November 20, 2022
Vikings linebacker Za’Darius Smith is active for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys.

Vikings-Cowboys inactives: Za'Darius Smith is in, Barr is out

Coach Kevin O'Connell sounded optimistic Smith, the team's sack leader, would play after dealing with an ongoing knee bruise. But the Vikings won't face former teammate Anthony Barr, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.
Vikings
November 19, 2022
Linebacker Za’Darius Smith is having a special season after signing with the Vikings in the offseason, when the Packers cut him.

Za'Darius Smith makes case for NFL awards with sacks and a smile

The linebacker, who leads the team in sacks and the league in quarterback pressures entering Sunday's game vs. Dallas, says he's having the best season of his life.
Vikings
November 19, 2022
Kirk Cousins and the Vikings offense sputtered in last season’s loss to the Cowboys.

Scars from last year's loss to Cowboys seem to have faded for Cousins, Vikings

The 20-16 loss at the hands of backup QB Cooper Rush brought many of the 2021 Vikings' flaws to the forefront.
Vikings
November 19, 2022
Patrick Peterson, the Vikings defensive back, passed out turkeys Monday at The Annual Patrick Peterson Thanksgiving Giveaway.

Neal: True pro Peterson proving he's still elite for Vikings defense

The 32-year-old corner is having one of his best seasons, with the most recent evidence Sunday in Buffalo being the most thrilling.
Vikings
November 18, 2022
Justin Jefferson can break another one of Randy Moss’ records with 88 receiving yards Sunday against the Cowboys.

Ben Goessling's Vikings-Cowboys prediction: Who wins and why?

The 8-1 Vikings earned plenty of national attention with their win over the Bills. Now, they'll play two games in five days that will be broadcast nationwide.