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These five painful decisions by Mike Zimmer led to one brutal loss
Football Across Minnesota: How did the Vikings lose to the winless Lions? Let's count the ways. But while the Vikings were faceplanting on the road, an important game was being played in their home.
Breakdown: Vikings pass defense woes started before Lions' winning drive
There were issues even when the Vikings didn't get hurt by them — including a busted coverage on the play when Cameron Dantzler intercepted a pass.
Vikings defensive dilemma on full display in final drive of Lions loss
Ben Goessling's Second Thoughts: Why didn't the Vikings put more pressure on Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the game's final minutes? Coach Mike Zimmer had to choose between two defensive shortcomings.
Patriots out-run Bills in 14-10 win in blustery conditions
Linebacker Matt Judon praised the Patriots offense while taking a playful swipe at rookie quarterback Mac Jones.
Mattison replaces Cook, but runs into familiar wall for Vikings offense
Trouble near the goal line — especially in two-point conversion situations — bedeviled the team in a two-point loss.
With loss to Lions, Vikings continue to defy the laws of classical physics
Vikings fans were filled with the sort of dread that only 60 years of history could produce. Sometimes you just know a team:
Biden to warn Putin of economic pain if he invades Ukraine
President Joe Biden is ready to warn Vladimir Putin during a video call Tuesday that Russia will face economy-jarring sanctions if it invades neighboring Ukraine as Biden seeks a diplomatic solution to deal with the tens of thousands of Russian troops massed near the Ukraine border.
Analysis: Patriots' downfall after Brady lasted one season
It didn't take long for the New England Patriots to become the New England Patriots again.
'Cheugy,' 'omicron' among 2021's most mispronounced words
broadcasters butcher their names.
Passive defense yields demise for Vikes, puts season on edge
The aggressive, clever and confident defense that became a hallmark of the Minnesota Vikings under coach Mike Zimmer has been mostly missing for two years, and this vanishing act was never more pronounced than the last drive in Detroit on Sunday.
Packers hopeful about injured players entering stretch run
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there's a possibility three of his injured Pro Bowl players from last season could return to practice this week.
Game-wrecking T.J. Watt worth every dollar for Steelers
The metrics are easy. When T.J. Watt plays, the Pittsburgh Steelers are playoff contenders.
Buzzer beaten: Needing one last stop, Vikings allow the Lions to win, at last
Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown on the final play of the game to stun the Vikings 29-27 and give Detroit its first victory of the season.
Five extra points: Vikings make Goff 'perfect,' Kubiak's bad 2-point calls
Detroit QB Jared Goff had a flawless passer rating through most of the first half, Mike Zimmer was annoyed by Klint Kubiak's extra-point calls and Oli Udoh had another 'flag day.'
Zimmer doesn't get desired results with shuffled offensive line
Mike Zimmer made three changes to account for one injury against Detroit when there was a simpler alternative. And the Lions were elated with the result.
Thielen's sprained ankle leads to Jefferson's career-best day
Receiver Adam Thielen suffered a sprained left ankle on the first drive, leaving his status in doubt for Thursday night's game against Pittsburgh.
Neal: More perplexing football puts Vikings closer to facing ugly reality
How long does a team have to playin fire-drill mode before everyone realizes that this just might not be the Vikings' season? And everyone includes the fans and team owners.
Analysis: Deciding when to gamble a coach's toughest choice
John Harbaugh has the best kicker in the NFL, currently and possibly ever. Yet, trailing by one point, he left Justin Tucker on the sideline Sunday night and went for a 2-point conversion in the dying seconds at Pittsburgh.
Podcast: Vikings defense with another late collapse, this time in Detroit
From Ford Field after Sunday's 29-27 loss, Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the Vikings defense folding in another end-of-half situation under Mike Zimmer.
Vikings pass defense sags, giving Goff a chance to shine
Missing three key defenders, the Vikings saw the familiar issues of soft coverages, lack of pressure and late collapses arise against Detroit.
Chiefs keep AFC West lead with 22-9 victory over Broncos
The Chiefs' Andy Reid is an offensive-minded coach to his core, so the Kansas City defense must have done something special against the Denver Broncos on Sunday night for him to call its performance "beautiful."
Gamble doesn't pay off for Ravens in loss to Steelers
John Harbaugh went for the win, and it didn't work out for the Baltimore Ravens.
Steelers turn away Ravens 20-19 after failed 2-point attempt
If the end is near for Ben Roethlisberger, he's not telling. Not publicly anyway. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback insists he won't make a final decision about his future until January at the earliest.
Seahawks hold on late for wild 30-23 win over 49ers
For all the late-game mistakes and missed opportunities throughout their disappointing season, the Seattle Seahawks continue to believe there is something worth playing for.
Up next for the Vikings: vs. the Steelers on Thursday night
Two teams on the playoff bubble face off in Minnesota for the first time since 2005.
Washington rallies for 4th straight win, 17-15 over Raiders
Brian Johnson made quite the first impression on his new Washington teammates.
Game balls: Vikings at Lions
A pair of receivers — one Lion and one Viking — hit some milestones in Detroit's 29-27 win.
The Latest: Kickers had 7 missed XPs in afternoon games
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Murray throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 as Cardinals beat Bears
Kyler Murray was in prime position following an interception on the game's opening possession. He fumbled his first snap.
Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13
Jared Goff dropped back, looked left and let the football loose that Amon-Ra St. Brown squeezed tight as he sat in the end zone.
Barr is Vikings' nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
The Vikings recognized the linebacker for his eight years of work supporting single mothers, as well as his involvement with the team's social justice committee.
Foo Fighters' suspended 2022 date in Minneapolis will now touch down at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Aug. 3 gig was bounced from the Gophers' stadium over the band's COVID safety practices, which will be followed on the Vikings' turf.
Live: Vikings stunned at the buzzer in loss to Detroit
The Vikings still have firm playoff hopes despite losing last weekend to the 49ers in San Francisco. The Lions are still trying to win their first game of the season.
Vikings-Lions inactives: Linebacker Anthony Barr also ruled out for shuffled defense
With hamstring and knee injuries, Barr is the latest absence for a Vikings defense that is also without Eric Kendricks and Patrick Peterson.
Vikings-Lions preview: 3 story lines, 2 key matchups, 1 prediction
The Vikings need a win for playoff hopes; the Lions just need a win.