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@ Phi
L 28-34
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vs. LAC
L 24-28
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@ Car
W 21-13
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vs. KC
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@ Chi
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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.

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NFC North Division
TeamWLTPct
Detroit 310.750
Green Bay 220.500
Minnesota 130.250
Chicago 040.000
Full Standings
Leaders
Pass Yds: K. Cousins1214
Pass TDs: K. Cousins11
Rush Yds: A. Mattison250
Rush TDs: C. Akers1
Rec Yds: J. Jefferson543
Rec TDs: J. Jefferson3
Int: T. Jackson1
Sacks: D. Hunter5.0
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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