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Vikings
November 25, 2022
DeVante Parker (1) of the New England Patriots was covered by Duke Shelley (20) during the third quarter.

Cornerback Shelley embraces roller coaster outing in first Vikings start

Between a clutch end-zone stop and getting carved up on a 40-yard deep ball, it was an eventful night for the journeyman cornerback.
Vikings
November 24, 2022
Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks Kirk Cousins (8) attempts a pass in the second quarter Thursday, November 24, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis

Souhan: After three games in 12 days, Vikings success still a mystery

If they had defeated Dallas, instead of getting blown out, the Vikings might be drawing attention as the most impressive team in the NFL. Instead, there's still skepticism about their 9-2 record.
Vikings
November 24, 2022
Irving Texas Thursday 11/23/00 Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys----Vikngs Randy Moss celebrated his first touchdown catch over Dallas in the 3rd qu

How the Vikings have fared in Thanksgiving games

With Thursday night's victory over the Patriots, the Vikings are now 7-2 in Thanksgiving Day games. here's a look at their history.
Vikings
November 24, 2022
Justin Jefferson celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass in the first quarter.

Jefferson breaks NFL yardage record that was held by Randy Moss

With a 37-yard catch in the second quarter, Justin Jefferson passed Randy Moss for the most receiving yardage in a player's first three NFL seasons.
November 24, 2022
Adam Thielen (19) of the Minnesota Vikings catches a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Vikings defeat Patriots on Thanksgiving

The Minnesota Vikings beat the New England Patriots 33-26 on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
November 24, 2022

Vikings defeat Patriots on Thanksgiving

Vikings
November 24, 2022
Inactives: Tomlinson out again; Patriots short on offensive line

Inactives: Tomlinson out again; Patriots short on offensive line

Dalvin Tomlinson is officially inactive against the Patriots on Thursday night due to a calf injury suffered Oct. 30. New England will be without two starting offensive linemen.
Vikings
November 24, 2022
Thursday’s game against the Patriots will tell how good a job Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell did in preparing his team to bounce back from the Dall

Scoggins: Vikings appear ready for Patriots. If they are, credit O'Connell

In his first real test, first-year coach Kevin O'Connell needs to set the tone this week after the Dallas Debacle. If he succeeds and the Vikings win ... what Dallas Debacle?
Vikings
November 24, 2022
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrated a first down in front of Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson on Oct. 30.

After Dallas disaster, Vikings could use Moss-like game from Jefferson

Justin Jefferson has not been shy about addressing his feelings about the most lopsided loss of his football playing career. Can the wide receiver and his Vikings teammates recover tonight against the Patriots?
Vikings
November 23, 2022
Four days after being sacked seven times against Dallas, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, right, faces the NFL sack leader, New England linebacker Ma

Ben Goessling's Vikings-Patriots preview: Who wins and why?

The Vikings must move on quickly from Sunday's blowout loss to Dallas. Up next: Bill Belichick's dominant defense.
Vikings
November 23, 2022
Vikings cornerback Duke Shelley (20) is the next man up in the secondary.

Vikings cornerbacks Booth, Evans to miss Thursday's game vs. Patriots

Duke Shelley is expected to be the third corner in as many weeks to gain his first Vikings start.
Randball
November 23, 2022
Dalvin Tomlinson was injured late in the Vikings' win over Arizona on Oct. 30.

'Don't get hurt' plan is wearing thin for Vikings in three key spots

The Vikings couldn't stop the run, couldn't stop the pass and couldn't protect Kirk Cousins against Dallas. Those weren't just one-game problems, and injuries are playing a key role.
TV & Media
November 23, 2022
NFL Hall of Famer John Randle and his young friends make Thanksgiving decorations for the Vikings-Patriots game opening.

See John Randle welcome viewers in NBC's special opening for 'Thursday Night Football'

The Vikings legend has some fun for the big game.
Vikings
November 23, 2022
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) rushes the ball as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) goes down for the tackle in the seco

Not just Darrisaw, Vikings facing other injury issues for Patriots game

Heading into Thursday's game against the Patriots, the Vikings are still trying to figure out how many of their cornerbacks will be available.
Colleges
November 23, 2022
Bemidji’s Brandon Alt is one of the top quarterbacks in NCAA Division II.

This record-breaking QB-receiver combo got started in third grade

Football Across Minnesota: Longtime friends Brandon Alt and Brendan Beaulieu are behind Bemidji State's big-time success. Also, brutal weekend for Vikings and Gophers. A delayed weekend for a solid Prep Bowl.
Sports
November 23, 2022
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, left, and Gophers coach P.J. Fleck, in losses to the Cowboys and Hawkeyes last weekend, leaned heavily on players wit

Souhan: Fleck, O'Connell must place higher priority on player safety

Two terrific young players, Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim and Vikings tackle Christian Darrisaw, were used too much by two coaches desperate for victories they didn't get over the weekend.
Vikings
November 22, 2022
Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, the 2021 first-round pick out of Alabama, was efficient but ineffective in poor conditions against the Jets — his fo

Patriots scouting report: Defense dominates, offense struggles

New England ranks second in points allowed and sacks and fourth in yardage allowed (302.8), but scoring touchdowns has been a problem.
Vikings
November 22, 2022
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches as his team plays against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game,

How will Vikings' O'Connell apply lessons learned from Belichick?

Mark Craig's On the NFL: Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell played for Bill Belichick, who has accumulated so many NFL wins in no small part because of the way his teams methodically bounced back from blowout losses.
Vikings
November 22, 2022
Kevin O’Connell’s offense ranks 13th in the NFL in points and 18th in yards.

Vikings' big question: When will offense look like a finished product?

The Vikings have leaned on the hope of further progress, but there are still several areas where the team isn't as sharp as it could be.
Vikings
November 22, 2022
Dorance Armstrong (92) of the Dallas Cowboys pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) as Christian Darrisaw (71) looks on in the first

After disaster vs. Dallas, what should we expect from Vikings-Patriots?

On the latest Access Vikings podcast, Andrew Krammer, Ben Goessling and Michael Rand try to figure out what to make of the 8-2 Vikings.