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    December 23, 2018
    Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on Sunday, Dec. 23. Tim Fuller / USA TODAY Sports
    Vikings’ sack attack limited but chases Matthew Stafford nonetheless
    DETROIT -- Three times in the first half Sunday, Dec. 23, the Detroit Lions drove into Vikings territory. Three times they came away with only...
    sports/footballDecember 23, 2018 - 8:42pm
    Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a touchdown pass as Detroit Lions defensive back Marcus Cooper (21) defends during the second quarter at Ford Field on Sunday, Dec. 23. Tim Fuller / USA TODAY Sports
    Rudolph catches one ‘in the paint’ to propel Vikings past Lions
    DETROIT — Kyle Rudolph picked a good time to put his basketball skills to use. The 6-foot-6 tight end, a former high school hoops star, boxed...
    sports/footballDecember 23, 2018 - 7:47pm
    Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) scores a touchdown as Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin (27) pursues during the second half at Ford Field on Sunday, Dec. 23. 23. Tim Fuller / USA TODAY Sports
    You can call this one the ‘Hail Rudy’
    DETROIT — Kyle Rudolph memorized the prayer growing up Catholic in Cincinnati, so it was fitting that the Vikings tight end mesmerized Ford...
    sports/footballDecember 23, 2018 - 6:56pm
    December 22, 2018
    Dec 22, 2018; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) is defended by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (24) during the first quarter at StubHub Center on Saturday, Dec. 22. Jake Roth / USA TODAY Sports
    Ravens' D limits Chargers in key victory
    LOS ANGELES — The Baltimore Ravens' defense lived up to the hype Saturday, Dec. 22, keeping the Los Angeles Chargers' offense in check in a...
    sports/footballDecember 22, 2018 - 10:48pm
    Washington Redskins wide receiver Michael Floyd (17) scores as Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) is unable to tackle him during the first half at Nissan Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 22. Christopher Hanewinckel / USA TODAY Sports
    Titans rally past Washington despite Mariota injury
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to MyCole Pruitt with 4:30 remaining, and the Tennessee...
    sports/footballDecember 22, 2018 - 6:51pm
    December 21, 2018
    Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) intercepts a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) on Dec. 2. Greg M. Cooper / USA TODAY Sports
    Kendricks ruled out for Sunday's game vs. Lions
    EAGAN, Minn. — Eric Kendricks’ streak of playing in 38 straight games will come to an end. The Vikings linebacker was ruled out Friday, Dec....
    sports/footballDecember 21, 2018 - 7:57pm
    December 16, 2018
    Philadephia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) attempts a pass during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, Dec. 16. Kelvin Kuo / USA TODAY Sports
    Foles again steps in to lead Eagles to win over Rams
    LOS ANGELES — Nick Foles knows all about taking over as Philadelphia Eagles quarterback at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and guiding his...
    sports/footballDecember 16, 2018 - 11:10pm
    Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. Dec. 16. Brace Hemmelgarn / USA TODAY Sports
    Jon Nowacki: Vikings, Cook on the run
    MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman “Benchwarmer” Bob Lurtsema remembers the fall of 1969 well. Lurtsema was playing...
    sports/footballDecember 16, 2018 - 8:27pm
    Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski is shown in the third quarter against Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadiumon Sunday, Dec. 16. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    Vikings show dramatic offensive improvement in first game under Kevin Stefanski
    MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Stefanski moved from the booth down to the field on Sunday, Dec. 16, and optimism on the Vikings is going up. After the...
    sports/footballDecember 16, 2018 - 7:39pm
    Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase (left) and Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer meet after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 16. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    Vikings owner insists Zimmer’s job as head coach is safe
    MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings coach Mike Zimmer had been under fire lately from fans and the media because the team has struggled after reaching the...
    sports/footballDecember 16, 2018 - 6:52pm
    Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 16. Brace Hemmelgarn / USA TODAY Sports
    Vikings get rolling early with new offensive coordinator, overwhelm Miami
    MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Stefanski got the Vikings’ offense humming in the first quarter. Then the defense took over. The Vikings (7-6-1) rolled...
    sports/footballDecember 16, 2018 - 6:03pm
    December 15, 2018
    Cleveland Browns offensive lineman JC Tretter (64) defends as quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to pass in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Dec. 15. Isaiah J. Downing / USA TODAY Sports
    Mayfield, Browns rally past Broncos
    DENVER — Baker Mayfield passed for 188 yards and two touchdowns, and the Cleveland Browns rallied to beat the host Denver Broncos 17-16 on...
    sports/footballDecember 15, 2018 - 10:59pm
    Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) catches a touchdown pass over New York Jets cornerback Morris Claiborne (21) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 15. Brad Penner / USA TODAY Sports
    Watson-Hopkins connection rallies Texans over Jets
    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — DeAndre Hopkins caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Deshaun Watson with 2:15 remaining as the Houston Texans inched...
    sports/footballDecember 15, 2018 - 7:29pm
    An image of Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin from Nov. 28 of the My Cause, My Cleats unboxing day in the locker room at TCOPC in Eagan, Minn. C. Morgan Engel / Minnesota Vikings
    Vikings express themselves with ‘My Cause, My Cleats’ campaign
    MINNEAPOLIS — When the Vikings take the field on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16, at U.S. Bank Stadium, they will do so wearing custom-made cleats...
    sports/footballDecember 15, 2018 - 6:16pm
    Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jake Martin (59) forces a fumble by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field on Monday, Dec. 10. The fumble was returned for a touchdown. Joe Nicholson / USA TODAY Sports
    John Shipley: Vikings will be legit when they prove it
    MINNEAPOLIS — Most of us have by now figured out the 2018 Vikings are not the team we thought they’d be. On Sunday, Dec. 16, we’ll find...
    sports/footballDecember 15, 2018 - 4:55pm
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