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Minnesota Vikings: 4 takeaways from Week 3 win vs. Lions

The Minnesota Vikings pulled the rug from under the Detroit Lions in Week 3, 28-24, at the U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to turn the tables on the Lions for their second win of the season.

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The Vikings Playoff Probability Meter: Week 4

Each week, VikingsTerritory tracks the Minnesota Vikings odds of reaching the postseason, starting with pre-Week 1 all the way to Week 18. Various probability sources are tracked and centralized in one spot for reference.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 46 minutes ago

Lewis Cine Pitched a Shutout vs. Lions. And Not in a Good Way.

With Harrison Smith absent from the Minnesota Vikings Week 3 tryst with the Detroit Lions due to concussion protocol, rookie safety Lewis Cine and veteran Josh Metellus were supposed to split snaps at strong safety.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / 53 minutes ago

Sunday’s Best

Victory Mondays are the best. I don’t care if they win by 1 or by 50. A win is a win, and the Vikings are 2-0 in the NFCN. Let’s keep it rolling against that terrible team from New Orleans.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

So, What’s Normal for the Minnesota Vikings?

So far, we’ve seen three different versions of the Minnesota Vikings, making it difficult to know what this team’s normal is. In Week 1, Vikings fans saw a full team effort.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 1 hour ago

Watch: Kevin O’Connell’s Fiery Speech after Beating DET

The Minnesota Vikings have led opponents for 45 seconds in the last two games. And after eking out a victory over the rival Detroit Lions in Week 3, head coach Kevin O’Connell delivered a fiery, no-holds-barred speech to his team.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 2 hours ago

The Vikings Are Undefeated Against Super Bowl QBs in 2022

Normally, when a team goes up against a QB that has played in a Super Bowl, it means they are in for a rough night. As for Kirk Cousins and the Vikings in 2022 though, they barely consider it to be a challenge.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Viking Age / 2 hours ago

7 biggest takeaways from the Vikings win over the Lions in Week 3

What did we learn about the Minnesota Vikings from their dramatic, come-from-behind win over the Detroit Lions inside U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 3? It wasn’t pretty, but the Minnesota Vikings managed to leave their home field on Sunday with a four-point win over a much-improved Detroit Lions team.

K.J. Osborn News / Vikings Territory / 10 hours ago

K.J. Osborn Does It Again

Remember the old days — 2014 to 2020 — when the Minnesota Vikings had no reliable WR3 to lean on in crucial situations or ever, really? Those days are long gone.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 11 hours ago

15 Snap Reactions after Vikings-Lions

From a suggestion by a reader, we continue our “snap reactions” weekly piece detailing thoughts and analysis after a Minnesota Vikings game. This will be off-the-cuff, a wee bit “random,” and hopefully insightful.

Dalvin Cook News / Pro Football Rumors / 12 hours ago

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook dislocates shoulder

The Vikings veteran running back Dalvin Cook suffered a familiar injury this week versus the Lions, dislocating his right shoulder.

Vikings score in final minute to tame Lions

Lions HC Dan Campbell regrets decision to kick FG late in loss to Vikings

Lions S Tracy Walker III sustains leg injury vs. Vikings

The best seasons by a skill-position player for every NFL team

The 'Most receiving yards in a game for every NFL team' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / 12 hours ago

Vikings open as early favorites in International Series opener

The sharps are giving them a slight edge On Sunday morning. . .well, American time, anyway. . .the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints will kick off the NFL’s International Series for the 2022 season when they meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

Dan Campbell News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Lions' Dan Campbell regrets decision to kick FG late in loss

Lions HC Dan Campbell regrets decision to kick FG late in loss to Vikings

The Lions saw a 10-point fourth-quarter lead against the Vikings evaporate, leading to a heartbreaking 28-24 Week 3 loss, and head coach Dan Campbell points to his fateful decision to kick a field goal instead of going for it on fourth down as the difference maker.

Vikings score in final minute to tame Lions

Barry Sanders: Career retrospective

The 'Most receiving yards in a game for every NFL team' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 14 hours ago

Multiple Vikings Hit Milestones on Sunday

The Minnesota Vikings were able to bounce back on Sunday afternoon against the Detroit Lions, completing a 28-24 comeback victory over their division rivals.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 15 hours ago

All the Vikings News on Twitter: September 25

The following is news applicable to the Minnesota Vikings on September 25, 2022 — via tweet. This is updated throughout the day. It’s Vikings game day.

Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / 16 hours ago

Vikings Pull Off Comeback Victory to Beat Lions

The Minnesota Vikings struggled in long stretches of the game but managed to pull off a comeback to beat the Detroit Lions. Both teams started their games with scoreless drives.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago

Vikings' RB Dalvin Cook 'day-to-day' with shoulder injury after bizarre play against Lions

Dalvin Cook's status for next week's game in London, England, is officially up in the air.

Vikings score in final minute to tame Lions

Six-time Pro Bowl S Harrison Smith out vs. Lions

Colin Cowherd compares Cowboys' Dak Prescott to Vikings' Kirk Cousins

Forgotten NFL stars of yesteryear: Offense

The 'Most receiving yards in a game for every NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Field Level Media / 18 hours ago

Vikings score in final minute to tame Lions

Kirk Cousins connected with K.J. Osborn on a 28-yard touchdown pass with 45 seconds left as the host Minnesota Vikings rallied for a 28-24 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Minneapolis.

NFL News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / 18 hours ago

5 things that stood out in the Vikings' win over Detroit

The Vikings stunned the Lions 28-24 on a late touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to KJ Osborn, but there were plenty of other details that stood out in the wild victory. 1.

Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Inside The Vikings / 20 hours ago

Vikings' Adam Thielen, Dalvin Cook Score Milestone Touchdowns

Heading into Week 3, neither Dalvin Cook nor Adam Thielen — two of the Vikings' top offensive weapons — had scored a touchdown this season. That changed in the first half on Sunday against the Lions.

NFL News / OddsChecker / September 25

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With this FanDuel promo code, new users will turn $1 into $125 guaranteed, when betting on this Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions game, or any other NFL Week 3 matchup.

Harrison Smith News / Field Level Media / September 23

Six-time Pro Bowl S Harrison Smith out vs. Lions

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith was ruled out for Friday's game against the Detroit Lions. Smith has been in concussion protocol and did not practice this week.

Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker / September 21

Kirk Cousins ties woeful NFL record with latest performance

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has played in a Big Ten championship game, the NFL playoff games, and even Pro Bowls, but there’s something about playing in prime time that seems to rattle the 34-year-old QB.

Cousins falls to 2-10 on 'Monday Night Football'

Eagles troll Cousins with famous quote after win against Vikings

Who has the most passing yards in a season for every NFL team?

The 'AP First-Team All-Pro wide receivers' quiz

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / September 20

Takeaways From The Vikings Week 2 Loss

The Vikings week 1 win is starting to look like a fluke after their week 2 loss to the Eagles 24-7 on Monday night. Minnesota found every way to shoot themselves in the foot whenever an opportunity came their way.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / September 20

Has the Ship Sailed on the Vikings?

Week two of the NFL season has concluded and there are already people writing off the Vikings. Is it time to say that the ship has sailed on the Vikings hype train?