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Sam Darnold, Vikings blockers got exactly what Lions planned

Did Vikings’ struggles against Lions show a blueprint for how to slow down Sam Darnold?

Detroit’s defense sent a ton of six- or seven-man pressures and played mostly man coverage. Can the Rams replicate that in the playoffs?

Twin Cities Pioneer Press on MSN · 7h

Dane Mizutani: Sam Darnold’s story with the Vikings isn’t over

As the Vikings immediately started the process of turning the page following a 31-9 loss to the Lions, Kevin O’Connell made his way toward the 50-yard line to shake hands with his counterpart Dan Campbell.

USA Today · 1d

Detroit Lions secondary shows swagger by shutting down Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings

The Detroit Lions defense held Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold to a 43.9% completion percentage and just 166 yards passing in a 31-9 win.

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CBSSports.com · 17m

2025 NFL playoff bracket picks, score predictions: Rams shock Vikings in wild-card round, Ravens edge Steelers

I'm not in charge of handing out NFL awards, but I feel like the Chiefs need to be rewarded with an actual tank for the tank job they pulled off in Week 18. Instead of a Lombardi trophy this year, just give every player on the team a tank.

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 1d

NFL playoff bracket, wild-card weekend schedule: Chiefs earn bye as Vikings, Lions battle for NFC top seed

The NFL playoffs are finally here. The league is wrapping up its regular season on Sunday night while the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings battle it out for the top seed and the bye in the NFC. The loser will instead take on the Los Angeles Rams as the No.

SB Nation on MSN · 1d

NFL Playoffs 2025: Wild Card schedule, matchups, TV, streaming, and more

The schedule for Wild Card Weekend in the NFL is set. It took the final game of the regular season between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings to determine who is the NFC North Champion, and the NFC’s No.

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell on trade speculation

Minneapolis Star Tribune on MSN · 12h

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell on trade rumors: ‘This is where I want to be’

O’Connell said he was “not really interested” in discussing the rumors, which came up during “Fox NFL Sunday.” The Vikings owners have plans to discuss a contract extension after season’s end.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 13h

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell Bluntly Addresses Trade Report

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was included in a recent list of possible coaching candidates for the 2025 season. This report shared by Fox's Jay Glazer shocked many NFL fans as O'Connell led the Vikings to a 14–3 season and playoff bid.

ESPN on MSN · 17h

Kevin O'Connell makes clear he wants to remain Vikings head coach

Kevin O'Connell made clear Monday that he wants to continue as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach, even as his contract status has reportedly spurred interest from other NFL teams in acquiring his services via trade.

Vikings, Detroit Lions

TwinCities.com · 11h

Five takeaways from Vikings’ 31-9 loss to Lions

Here are five takeaways from the Vikings’ 31-9 loss to the Lions. There’s no way around it: In the biggest game of his career to this point, quarterback Sam Darnold was completely consumed by the moment. He seemed rattled from the first time he touched the ball and only completed 18 of 41 passes for 166 yards.

USA TODAY Touchdown Wire o… · 21h

Detroit Lions defense shines when it matters most against the Vikings

Saying there was doubt with the Detroit Lions defense going into their regular season finale against the Minnesota Vikings would be an understatement. There was a lot of love for the Vikings to come into Detroit,

Houston Chronicle · 15h

Vikings need a hard reset on their passing game for the playoffs after a humbling loss to Lions

Time after time, the Minnesota Vikings had receivers open down the field in Detroit that Sam Darnold didn't connect with on a frustrating night that prevented them from taking the top seed in the NFC.

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Matthew Coller: Everything that went right and wrong for the Vikings vs. Detroit

The Minnesota Vikings lost 31-9 against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday night. Let’s have a look at what the ...

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Vikings snatch up $2 million worth of tickets so their fans can invade Detroit for game vs. Lions

The biggest game of the NFL season will be going down on Sunday night in Detroit and although the Lions will have home-field ...

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Podcast: Patrick Reusse on the Vikings’ flop, Sam Darnold’s future and Anthony Edwards

Host Michael Rand was joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in Minnesota sports, ...

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Third-largest SNF audience ever tuned into blowout Vikings loss to Lions

On average, 28.5 million viewers watched NBC and Peacock to see the Lions beat the Vikings 31-9 and claim the No. 1 seed in ...

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Vikings lineman's wife says she was 'heckled, touched and called names' during game vs Lions

The wife of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dalton Risner revealed in a video on Sunday she was incessantly heckled by ...

Lions, Chargers, Vikings highlight the list of Eagles’ 2025 opponents

The schedule is brutal and could be among the toughest in NFL history. Nick Sirianni’s team will face the Chiefs, Vikings, ...

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2025 NFL Schedules for Packers, Lions, Vikings, Bears

Here are next year’s schedules for the Green Bay Packers and their NFC North rivals. Combined, they will play 68 games in ...

Sports Illustrated on MSN12h

Crucial Vikings-Lions Game Delivers Titanic Ratings for NBC's 'Sunday Night Football'

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates with wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), Tim Patrick (17) and ...

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Sam Darnold, Vikings blockers got exactly what Lions planned

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Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell on trade speculation

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