Gophers
Gophers' Morgan, Winfield named Big Ten Players of the Week
The Gophers are coming off a historic 31-26 victory against formerly top-five ranked Penn State this past Saturday.
Vikings
Through Vikings' first 10 games, Dalvin Cook is producing like Adrian Peterson did in 2012
At least on some levels, Dalvin Cook has a chance to eclipse what Adrian Peterson did in 2012
Vikings
Gophers and Vikings: How two defensive stops changed the narrative
The endings and outcomes were so similar that it makes sense now to think about them in tandem.
Gophers
Fleck says his style isn't for everyone, but the results are unbeaten
Coach P.J. Fleck has his team on track for a Big Ten West title. His Gophers are 9-0, ranked seventh in the nation and have a two game lead going into the final three weeks of the regular season.
Vikings
Souhan: Tipped pass by Kendricks in final minute saves the day for Vikings
Eric Kendricks had spent Sunday night sifting through blockers and applying shoulders to one of football's best running backs. Now the Cowboys were isolating him on the biggest play of the game.
Vikings
Cook's fourth-down touchdown affirms dominant running game
Instead of settling for an easy field goal and a 23-21 lead entering the fourth quarter, coach Mike Zimmer made the hard decision and was rewarded with a Dalvin Cook touchdown
Vikings
Vows made, vows kept: Vikings meet challenge by beating Dallas
The Vikings had fashioned a 6-3 record going into Sunday night knowing they hadn't won the kinds of games that are unavoidable in any kind of a meaningful playoff run. That changed against Dallas.
Vikings
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Five extra points: Cousins withstands pressure, Vikings corral Elliott
Kirk Cousins was pressured on eight of his 22 first-half dropbacks (36.3%), but he managed to complete passes on five of them for 53 yards and a couple of first downs.
Vikings
Vikings nose tackle Joseph sidelined by knee surgery
It isn't known how long Linval Joseph will be out of action, but it's worth noting the team didn't make a move to put him on injured reserve after the operation.
Vikings
Trash-talking Rudolph re-emerges as threat in Vikings attack
A microphone near the end zone picked up Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph adding insult to his two-point conversion catch in the third quarter of Sunday's victory.
Vikings
Vikings replay: A glance back at Sunday night's game.
The Vikings did not give up a rushing first down in the 28-24 victory over the Cowboys on Sunday night, and held two-time NFL rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott to 47 yards on 20 carries.
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