Vikings stay firmly in NFC race with bounce-back win
Minnesota left little in doubt against an overmatched opponent to stay in control of their own playoff destiny.
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9-4, 2nd in NFC North
Defense delivers as Vikings sail past Lions 20-7
Danielle Hunter had three of Minnesota's five sacks to spearhead a resurgence by the defense, and the Vikings sailed past Detroit 20-7 on Sunday to stick the Lions with their sixth straight loss.
Vikings' center hauls in 1st NFL catch (0:33)
Cook punches in 3-yard TD (0:15)
Mattison hurdles would-be tackler (0:27)
Johnson climbs the ladder for TD catch (0:26)
Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer
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Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer
Dalvin Cook said this week that his focus is on ball security after he fumbled twice in Seattle upon getting hit in the chest/shoulder area he initially injured vs. Denver. Cook is not on the injury report for Week 14, nor are fumbles a concern for Mike Zimmer. "He's not going to fumble," Zimmer said. "Let's just say that.”
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Vikings' run game will lead them to victory over Lions (1:03)
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Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer
Seattle scored 27 of its 37 points in the 2nd half, which was the 2nd-most points allowed by the Vikings after halftime under Mike Zimmer. The Seahawks owned a nearly 2-to-1 time of possession advantage.The Vikings set season worsts in points, rushing yards (218) and rushing touchdowns allowed (2).
Berry: Mattison isn't much of a drop-off from Cook (1:37)
Vikings still in thick of playoff hunt despite loss to Seahawks
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Seahawks take over 1st place in NFC West, beat Vikings 37-30
Rashaad Penny scored one touchdown rushing and one receiving, Russell Wilson hit David Moore for a 60-yard TD pass, and the Seattle Seahawks built a big second-half lead before holding off the Minnesota Vikings for a 37-30 win Monday night.
Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer
Anthony Harris' pick-six snaps an 18-game drought without a defensive TD for the Vikings, which dates back to last season per ESPN Stats and Info. That's the longest drought without a defensive TD for the Vikings since going 22 straight games during the 2011-12 seasons.
Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer
Xavier Rhodes is QUESTIONABLE to return with what the Vikings are calling a back injury. He went into the medical tent upon exiting the field under his own power and remains on the sideline.
2019 NFC North Standings
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards239.513th
Rushing Yards137.16th
Points For26.67th
Points Against20.2
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(18) | Garrett Bradbury | C | North Carolina State |
| 2(18) | Irv Smith Jr. | TE | Alabama |
| 3(38) | Alexander Mattison | RB | Boise State |
| 4(12) | Dru Samia | OG | Oklahoma |
| 5(24) | Cameron Smith | ILB | USC |
| 6(17) | Armon Watts | DT | Arkansas |
| 6(18) | Marcus Epps | S | Wyoming |
| 6(20) | Olisaemeka Udoh | OT | Elon |
| 7(3) | Kris Boyd | CB | Texas |
| 7(25) | Dillon Mitchell | WR | Oregon |
| 7(33) | Olabisi Johnson | WR | Colorado State |
| 7(36) | Austin Cutting | LS | Air Force |