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Vikings blitzed Herbert a lot, and he made them pay
The Vikings sent at least five pass rushers at Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert on 43 of his 50 dropbacks, but he used quick passes to pick them apart.
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Cousins, O'Connell weren't on the same page Sunday
Communication bogged down late between Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and head coach Kevin O'Connell in the loss to the Chargers. A play earlier in the second half provided a bookend for a frustrating day.
Officiating, Chargers mistakes couldn't give Vikings win
Chargers safety Alohi Gilman said officials gave the Vikings a gift. His team gave the Vikings several more and won anyway.
Patrick Reusse rips Vikings, Gophers after inglorious weekend
On Monday's Daily Delivery podcast, the two big football games over the weekend were prime fodder for host Michael Rand and Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse.
Chargers 28, Vikings 24: Complete Star Tribune coverage
Stories, columns and the Access Vikings podcast: Here's all our coverage from the Vikings' third loss in a row to start the 2023 season.
Vikings fall to 0-3 after throwing away late chance to beat Chargers
They are 0-3 for the seventh time in franchise history. Kirk Cousins was intercepted in the end zone in the final seconds as the Vikings' rally fell short.
Souhan: 10 reasons for the Vikings to feel hopeful, still
The 0-3 record is a terrible start to the season — but it is not a death knell with 14 games remaining.
Scoggins: Vikings, Gophers are two sides of same disastrous coin
Kevin O'Connell and P.J. Fleck both floundered with their respective games on the line, making for a miserable football weekend in Minnesota.
Chargers' Mike Williams tore his left ACL during Sunday's win, MRI reveals
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee.
Raiders' Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, putting his start for Chargers game in question
Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is in concussion protocol, putting his status in question for when Las Vegas visits the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
Jets' commitment to QB Wilson has many fans and media puzzled. But there's no quick or easy solution
At this point, most Jets fans would take anyone at quarterback other than Zach Wilson.
Sean Payton's Broncos fall apart in 'embarassing' 70-20 loss at Miami
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton called Sunday's 70-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins embarrassing — something that will be tough to rewatch on tape for the players and coaches — in a postgame news conference that lasted less than five minutes.
Analysis: Vikings, Chargers trade inexplicable decisions. Jets' commitment to Wilson still baffling
The Vikings and Chargers traded inexplicable decisions in the final two minutes. The Jets are sticking with a baffling choice for the foreseeable future.
Steelers' team plane makes emergency landing in Kansas City, no injuries reported
The Pittsburgh Steelers' charter flight home following a Sunday night win in Las Vegas made an emergency landing in Kansas City early Monday.
Kenny Pickett passes for 2 touchdowns as Pittsburgh Steelers top Las Vegas Raiders 23-18
Even picking up first downs was a challenge for Pittsburgh's offense in the first two games, so much so that fans loudly chanted for a change in the offensive coordinator.
Mattison, Vikings rushing attack manage to make gains
Alexander Mattison aims to build trust following a slow start to the season.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs play Chicago Bears
Travis Kelce put the ball in Taylor Swift's court, and she wound up bringing it to Arrowhead Stadium after all.
Three keys to the Vikings' 28-24 loss to the Chargers
If it seemed like you were constantly hearing Keenan Allen's name, you were. He was targeted 20 times, had 215 receiving yards and threw a TD pass for good measure.
On the NFL: Vikings' Flores schooled by Allen's 'maestro' performance
The Vikings' soft coverages left the Chargers receiver way too open or being covered loosely by an overmatched extra safety.
Kenneth Walker III sparks Seahawks in second half as Seattle pulls away to beat Carolina 37-27
On the weekend the Seattle Seahawks honored their past, their performance on the field looked like the height of their run a decade ago.
Gallery: Vikings fall to Chargers
The Vikings fell to 0-3 with a 28-24 loss to Los Angeles at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Patrick Mahomes throws 3 TD passes, Taylor Swift celebrates as Chiefs rout Bears 41-10
Travis Kelce was chatting with Patrick Mahomes in practice this week when he mentioned, almost as an afterthought, that he thought Taylor Swift would take him up on his invitation to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Joshua Dobbs, James Conner lead the Cardinals to a 28-16 win over the mistake-prone Cowboys
Nearly an hour after his first NFL win as a starter, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs walked through the locker room with the game ball still securely tucked in his left arm.
Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen show their continuing chemistry on Allen's record-setting day
Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen and the Los Angeles Chargers had seen a Brian Flores-coached defense before, flummoxed in 2020 by Flores' blitz-heavy approach in a loss at Miami during Herbert's rookie season.
Podcast: Staring up from 0-3, where do Vikings go from here?
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Chip Scoggins return from the Vikings locker room to discuss Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Chargers. What's the outlook from 0-3?
Vikings struggle on third down and in red zone, overshadowing passing stats
Kirk Cousins leads the NFL in passing yards and Justin Jefferson tied the league record for receiving yards in a season's first three games, but the Vikings remain winless.
Saints' Derek Carr getting evaluated for shoulder injury after loss to Packers
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was being evaluated after hurting his shoulder when he was sacked in the third quarter of an 18-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Sitting Chargers CB J.C. Jackson against potent Vikings was a 'coach's decision,' Staley says
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson was a surprise scratch on Sunday at Minnesota after not being listed on the injury report this week.
Jordan Love rallies Packers to 18-17 win after Saints lose Derek Carr to shoulder injury
Saints quarterback Derek Carr left the game against the Green Bay Packers with a shoulder injury after getting sacked in the third quarter of New Orleans' game on Sunday.
Dolphins rout Broncos 70-20, scoring the most points by an NFL team in a game since 1966
De'Von Achane could hear the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium chanting ''Three more points!'' on Miami's final drive. The Dolphins had the ball inside the Denver Broncos' 30 with less than a minute left, and they were three points shy of breaking the NFL's single-game scoring record.
Vikings-Chargers inactives: Bradbury misses second game with back injury
Center Garrett Bradbury and edge rusher Marcus Davenport were ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw is back in the lineup.
Vikings Kickoff: Your guide to today's game against the Chargers
The Vikings are Chargers are both trying to avoid starting the season with three straight losses. Tap here for all of the Star Tribune's game-week coverage and more.
When hate hits on social media, Vikings players make their decision
Alexander Mattison gave us a powerful reminder that players hear everything — good, bad, ugly — from fans on social media. Deciding whether to stay online or log off is a decision involving mental health, financial opportunity, fan connections and more.
Souhan: Who's better, Cousins or Herbert? And who's headed for trouble?
The numbers defy perception for the quarterbacks of the Vikings and Chargers. One of them will walk off the field Sunday with an 0-3 record.
O'Connell vs. Staley pits two close friends in desperate need of a win
Kevin O'Connell and Brandon Staley will coach against each other for the first time since becoming close friends on the Rams staff. That the Vikings and Chargers are both 0-2 adds extra drama.