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The Vikings' defense finally gets the job done, after a rough start to the season | |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) For all the firepower the Minnesota Vikings possess on offense, the straightest path to their first victory was always going to travel through the defense. The maligned group delivered when the Vikings needed it, fueling a comeback at Carolina that removed the team from the dreaded winless list. “It’s a huge thing for team building when the defense says, ‘You know what? I’ve got your back,' and they go out there and made some critical plays," coach Kevin O’Connell said after the 21-13 victory. MORE | |
Vikings Headlines
- The Vikings' defense finally gets the job done, after a rough start to the season
- Justin Jefferson's 2 TDs, D.J. Wonnum's 51-yard fumble return lift Vikings over Panthers 21-13
- Panthers WR Adam Thielen eager to face Vikings, who released him after 10 seasons
- Vikings vow to solve their ball security problem, whether by special drills or lineup changes
- The Vikings have the red zone blues with an up-close touchdown rate that's keeping them down
- Herbert, Chargers keep Vikings winless, pulling out a 28-24 victory sealed by late pick in end zone
- Vikings have familiar playbook, backfield role for Akers; still committed to Mattison
- Chargers-Vikings game puts Staley-O'Connell friendship on hold with both teams at 0-2
- Vikings get RB Cam Akers in trade with Rams, after run-deficient start
- Vikings newcomer Risner regrets taking so long to sign. They could use a quick study
| NFC North Division | ||||||||||||
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | ||||||||
| Detroit | 3 | 1 | 0 | .750 | ||||||||
| Green Bay | 2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | ||||||||
| Minnesota | 1 | 3 | 0 | .250 | ||||||||
| Chicago | 0 | 4 | 0 | .000 | ||||||||
| Full Standings | ||||||||||||
| Leaders | |||||
| Pass Yds: | K. Cousins | 1214 | |||
| Pass TDs: | K. Cousins | 11 | |||
| Rush Yds: | A. Mattison | 250 | |||
| Rush TDs: | C. Akers | 1 | |||
| Rec Yds: | J. Jefferson | 543 | |||
| Rec TDs: | J. Jefferson | 3 | |||
| Int: | T. Jackson | 1 | |||
| Sacks: | D. Hunter | 5.0 | |||
| Offense (Rank) | |||||
| Yards: | 1483 (9) | ||||
| Passing Yards: | 1214 (4) | ||||
| Rushing Yards: | 334 (28) | ||||
| Points per game: | 22.5 (16) | ||||
| Yards per game: | 370.8 (9) | ||||
| Touchdowns: | 11 (9) | ||||
| Field Goals: | 2 (32) | ||||
| Defense (Rank) | |||||
| Yards: | 1379 (20) | ||||
| Passing Yards: | 1024 (22) | ||||
| Rushing Yards: | 445 (15) | ||||
| Points per game: | 23.8 (19) | ||||
| Yards per game: | 344.8 (20) | ||||
| Touchdowns: | 10 (19) | ||||
| Field Goals: | 6 (11) | ||||
| Transactions | ||
| Date | Player | Transactions |
| 10/2 | N. Harry | pract. squad add |
| 9/30 | N. Harry | active/prac. squad |
| 9/27 | M. Gaskin | pract. squad add |
| 9/26 | M. Gaskin | cut |
| 9/25 | T. Jackson | pract. squad add |
| 9/23 | T. Jackson | active/prac. squad |
| 9/21 | J. Nailor | on IR hamstring |
| 9/20 | C. Akers | traded w/ pick for 2026 sixth-round draft pick |
| 9/19 | D. Risner | signed/unrest FA |
| 9/19 | O. Udoh | on IR torn quadriceps tendon |
| Injuries | ||
| Date | Player | Status |
| 10/1 | M. Davenport | ankle (Questionable) |
| 10/1 | G. Bradbury | back (Questionable) |
| 10/1 | L. Cine | hamstring (Out) |
| 10/1 | J. Hall | personal (Questionable) |
| 9/24 | G. Bradbury | back (Questionable) |
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