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Nolan O'Hara

Nolan O'Hara

Joined: Jun 1, 2024

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates running back Aaron Jones' touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Dec. 8, 2024.
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Colin Cowherd: Vikings 'have to consider franchise tagging' Sam Darnold

The quarterback franchise tag is expected to come at a price tag of $41 million next season.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones celebrates his rushing touchdown with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Dec. 8, 2024.
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Vikings have to wait at least another week to clinch playoff spot

The Los Angeles Rams' thrilling win over the Buffalo Bills delayed the inevitable for Minnesota.

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Minnesota Vikings fans welcome back Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (not pictured) before their game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Dec. 8, 2024.
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'Hostile place' and 'great environment': Vikings fans make an impression on Falcons

The 67,008 fans in attendance at U.S. Bank Stadium didn't disappoint in Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins shake hands after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Dec. 8, 2024.
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Kirk Cousins' return shows Vikings made right quarterback call

Sam Darnold threw for a career-high five touchdown passes, while Cousins threw two picks in the loss.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) looks to throw against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Dec. 8, 2024.
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5 things that stood out from Vikings' dominant win over Falcons

Kirk Cousins struggled in his return to Minnesota, while Sam Darnold shined with a standout performance.

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Minnesota Vikings guard Dalton Risner before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla., on Nov. 10, 2024.
Injuries

Dalton Risner added to Vikings injury report, Stephon Gilmore out again

Risner was limited in Thursday's practice due to a back injury.

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard celebrates his sack against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago on Nov. 24, 2024.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard named NFC Defensive Player of the Month

Greenard had 16 tackles, eight for loss, four sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defended as Minnesota went 4-0 in November.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins passes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Dec. 1, 2024.
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Quips about tampering and expectations for a 'hostile' crowd: Cousins talks return to Minnesota

Cousins and the Falcons take on the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday.

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Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell talks with running back Ty Chandler before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Dec. 1, 2024.
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'All we want is 60 minutes once a week': O'Connell's speech after win over Cardinals

Minnesota won its fifth straight game on Sunday, beating Arizona in Minneapolis.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins prepares to pass the ball in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 17, 2024.
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A week before return to Minnesota, Kirk Cousins throws four picks in Falcons loss

Among the four interceptions was a 62-yard pick-6 on a rough day for Cousins.

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Randy Moss on the ESPN Monday Night Countdown set before an NFC wild-card game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Jan. 17, 2022.
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Randy Moss reveals he's dealing with health issue, asks for prayers

The former Vikings star said on ESPN he's 'battling something internally.'

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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the second half at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on Nov. 10, 2024.
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Vikings in 'no rush' to have Daniel Jones up as backup quarterback

It could be another 'week or two or three' before Jones is active, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

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