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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell surveys the field during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

Kevin O'Connell calls Vikings 'a special group' in latest locker room speech

The Vikings are now 8-2 for the second time in the last three years.

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell surveys the field during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.
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Kevin O'Connell calls Vikings 'a special group' in latest locker room speech

The Vikings are now 8-2 for the second time in the last three years.

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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (84) runs the ball after a made catch against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium.
Injuries

Injury updates on Vikings' Josh Oliver, Jordan Addison after Titans game

Oliver will be evaluated for an ankle injury.

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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates with wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) after his touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium.
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Sam Darnold, Titans penalties lead Vikings to victory in Tennessee

The Vikings are 8-2 after completing a sweep of the AFC South on Sunday.

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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a catch warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
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Justin Jefferson breaks Torry Holt's record for yards in first five seasons

Yet another record for Jefferson, who still has seven games left in year five.

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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) makes a catch over the middle against Tennessee Titans as scores a touchdown during the first half at Nissan Stadium.
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Refs bail Vikings out for once with controversial call vs. Titans

The Vikings got the benefit of an iffy unnecessary roughness call.

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An image of Dalton Risner at training camp practice day 1 on July 24, 2024 at TCOPC in Eagan, MN. Via: Andy Kenutis, Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC
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Vikings bench Ed Ingram, start Dalton Risner at RG vs. Titans

Ingram has started 42 games over the last three seasons since being drafted.

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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Game Day

Vikings-Titans live score updates: NFL regular season Week 11

Follow along for live updates as the Vikings take on the Titans in Nashville.

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Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) heads into the tunnel after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium.
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Vikings will stick with him, but Sam Darnold's play has become a major concern

Darnold has thrown five interceptions in the last two games.

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Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars safety Darnell Savage (6) makes an interception catch against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at EverBank Stadium.
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Vikings make odd history in touchdown-less win over Jaguars

No team had done what the Vikings did on Sunday in nearly 20 years.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) during the second quarter an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.
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Five things that stood out from Vikings' ugly win over Jaguars

It sure wasn't pretty, but a win is a win.

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Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs the ball against Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Harrison Phillips (97) in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium.
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Vikings survive in Jacksonville as Mac Jones out-disasters Sam Darnold

The Vikings' defense came up with three key takeaways late in a low-scoring win.

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Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) gets ready to throw the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter at EverBank Stadium.
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Watch: Sam Darnold end zone INT vs. Jaguars somehow stands upon review

Did the officials cost Darnold and the Vikings again?

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Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws the ball before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium.
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Vikings-Jaguars live score updates: NFL regular season Week 10

Follow along as the Vikings look to handle business as big road favorites on Sunday.

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Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) and Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Vikings-Jaguars inactives: Blake Cashman, Ivan Pace in; Trevor Lawrence out

Cashman will make his return to action after missing the last three games.

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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
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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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Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) reacts to his interception against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Referee 'didn't see' hit to Sam Darnold's head on Colts' fumble return TD

It's the second game in a row where the refs have missed a blow to Darnold's helmet.

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Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard (16) kicks a field goal as punter Ryan Wright (17) looks on during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers U.S. Bank Stadium.
Injuries

Vikings kicker Will Reichard to have Monday MRI on quad injury

Imaging will determine if the Vikings need to find a new kicker for next week's game.

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Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) runs after the catch against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
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5 things that popped off the page in the Vikings' primetime win over Colts

The Vikings improved to 6-3 with a 21-13 win over the Colts on Sunday night. The victory coupled with Detroit (7-1) beating the Packers (6-3) gives Minnesota the tiebreaker over Green Bay for second in the NFC North and they stay within striking distance

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Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) scrambles against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Vikings get full Sam Darnold experience in Sunday Night Football win over Colts

Darnold was up and down, but the Vikings' defense did enough to get a much-needed win.

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Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Another no-call on a hit to Sam Darnold’s head costs the Vikings

That's two games in a row where officials haven't flagged a hit to Darnold's head.

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Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA;  A general view of U.S. Bank Stadium before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Indianapolis Colts.
Game Day

Vikings-Colts live score updates: Sunday Night Football Week 9

Follow along as the Vikings look to avoid a third consecutive loss.

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Vikings DT Levi Drake Rodriguez against the Raiders.
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Vikings' Ed Ingram expected to remain starter, Levi Drake Rodriguez to debut

It sounds like the Vikings aren't making a change at right guard this week.

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Aug 27, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Report: Cam Robinson expected to start for Vikings Sunday night

Cam Robinson appears to be ready to his Vikings debut just days after being traded to Minnesota from Jacksonville. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Robinson is expected to play Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Multiple views of the uncalled facemask on Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold during their game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
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'We couldn't see it': Refs claim view of egregious facemask was blocked

The Vikings never got a chance to score a tying touchdown late after the missed call.

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Sam Darnold's facemask was grabbed with no call.
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Refs missed a blatant facemask against Sam Darnold to end Rams-Vikings

Byron Young grabbed Darnold's facemask on the game-deciding safety, with no call.

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