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Joe Nelson

Joined: Jun 1, 2024

Joe Mauer, J.J. McCarthy and the Sunfish Lake home in the Twin Cities.
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J.J. McCarthy buys $2.44 million home of ex-Twins star Joe Mauer

Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has found a home in Minnesota. Literally.

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Mar 22, 2014; Spokane, WA, USA; truTV announcer Spero Dedes after a men's college basketball game during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament between the Harvard Crimson and the Michigan State Spartans at Veterans Memorial Arena. The Spartans defeated the Crimson 80-73. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Broadcasters, channel announced for Vikings-Titans in Week 11

The Week 11 NFL battle between the Vikings and Titans will be televised on CBS, but it won't be Jim Nantz and Tony Romo in the booth.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Reactions

Matthew Coller: Vikings survive a dip in the Darnold roller coaster

It may be setting in that a tremendously good team could be underdone by the carelessness of its quarterback.

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Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Game Day

Report: Trevor Lawrence will not play against Vikings, could miss rest of season

The roller coaster of news and information surrounding quarterback Trevor Lawrence's status for Sunday's game against the Vikings has been wild, but a new report Sunday morning says Lawrence will not play and he could miss the rest of the season.

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NFL Cleveland Browns defensive end Za'Darius Smith
Rivalries

'The Skol was big': Za'Darius Smith excited for revenge game against Vikings

Long live the memories of Za'Darius Smith in purple and gold. He was a fierce pass rusher for the Vikings in 2022, but he only stayed for one season of the three-year, $42 million deal he signed to come to Minnesota.

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) congratulates wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) on his touchdown score during the third quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Packers edged the Jaguars 30-27 on a last-second field goal. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Injuries

How many of Jaguars' 8 key players on injury report will miss Vikings game?

It's unlikely that all eight key offensive players on Jacksonville's injury report will miss the game, but the report does include their starting quarterback, top three running backs, two of their best wide receivers and two starting offensive linemen.

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Kevin O'Connell on the sideline during the Vikings-Rams game in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.
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Kevin O'Connell wants clarity from refs: 'Who's looking at what?'

The Vikings have been burned by two missed calls in the past two games.

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Aug 13, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; NFL referee Adrian Hill (29) makes a note during the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
News

Data suggest flags likely to be flying Sunday in Vikings-Jaguars game

Adrian Hill and his crew of zebras will be officiating Sunday's game between the Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars, and that means there's a good chance yellow flags will be flying.

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Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) hugs head coach Kevin O'Connell before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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7 true contenders got better before the NFL trade deadline passed

Who are the true contenders in the NFL? The realest of the real might've identified themselves by making big moves before Tuesday's trade deadline.

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Nov 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah talks with head coach Kevin O Connell prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images
Rumors

Tracking Vikings rumors, speculation ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline

After the Vikings traded for left tackle Cam Robinson last week, the clock is ticking down to the 3 p.m. CT Tuesday NFL trade deadline and the rumor mill is providing very little when it comes to moves Minnesota might make.

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The mascots versus peewee football players game at halftime of the Vikings-Colts game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Watch: Mascots bully peewee football players, thrust during Vikings-Colts game

The Vikings beat the Colts on national television Sunday night, but halftime was the main event featuring fully-grown mascots against peewee football players from Maple Grove, Minnesota.

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Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts after catching a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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Big game vaults Justin Jefferson back on top of NFL receiving charts

After snatching seven passes out of the air for 137 yards on Sunday Night Football against the Colts, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson once again sits atop the NFL leaderboard in receiving yards.

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