Minnesota Vikings
Detroit Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown is stopped by Minnesota Vikings' Patrick Peterson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Donatell, Vikings working on fixes for floundering defense

By Dave Campbell Dec. 14, 2022 07:14 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris slips the tackle by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 14, 2022 02:52 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates after running for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Vikings race to 10 wins while getting outscored overall

By Josh Dubow Dec. 14, 2022 03:57 AM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff talks to a coach during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Goff enjoying life as Lions make improbable playoff run

By Dave Hogg Dec. 12, 2022 07:18 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell talks to Detroit Lions' Jared Goff after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. The Lions won 34-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Vikings searching for solutions on defense after latest leak

By Dave Campbell Dec. 12, 2022 06:05 PM EST

Chicago Bears' N'Keal Harry catches a pass in front of Green Bay Packers' Jaire Alexander during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears get 2 rookie defensive starters back to face Eagles

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 12, 2022 04:11 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Dalvin Cook runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Cook, Vikings can't capitalize on Jefferson's record day

By Bob Tripi Dec. 11, 2022 06:27 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Goff helps surging Lions beat division-leading Vikings 34-23

By Larry Lage Dec. 11, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) celebrates with teammate fullback C.J. Ham (30) after catching a 1-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings prep for visit to Lions with Hockenson on other side

By Dave Campbell Dec. 08, 2022 05:25 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrates after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings can clinch NFC North on road against surging Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 08, 2022 02:34 PM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks to Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Packers plan to finish playing to win, not peeking at future

Dec. 08, 2022 12:27 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks up to fans as he exits the field during at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Browns 39-17. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Tagovailoa leads Pro Bowl fan vote in another sign of growth

By Alanis Thames Dec. 07, 2022 06:32 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift rushes past Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 14

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 07, 2022 03:13 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are expected to waive quarterback Baker Mayfield after the 2018 No. 1 draft pick asked for his release. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not yet been made official. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers

By Greg Beacham Dec. 06, 2022 04:24 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams looks towards the fans after scoring a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions finally winning the turnover battle and winning games

By Dave Hogg Dec. 05, 2022 07:34 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Duke Shelley (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings defense the extreme case of bending but not breaking

By Dave Campbell Dec. 05, 2022 06:42 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) throws a pass to wide receiver Corey Davis, right, during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Red zone has been danger zone for Jets' offense this season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 05, 2022 05:01 PM EST

This Sept. 16, 2022 file photo shows the Wellness Center at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. In a court filing on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, the Mississippi Department of Human Services demanded that retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and the University of Southern Mississippi repay millions of dollars of welfare money that went toward building the volleyball facility. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit

By Emily Wagster Pettus Dec. 05, 2022 01:31 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Rice is NFL leader in TD receptions

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) throws a pass to wide receiver Corey Davis, right, during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Bad math: Jets settle for too many FGs in loss to Vikings

By Brian Hall Dec. 04, 2022 07:05 PM EST