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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 08: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after defeating the Chicago Bears 27-24 at Soldier Field on September 08, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

NFL: McCarthy's late show gives Vikings win over Bears

JJ McCarthy marked his delayed NFL debut with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes as the Minnesota Vikings came from behind to beat the Chicago Bears 27-24.

US Sport • 09 Sep

NFL fans frustrated at huge online ticket queues

Fans attempting to buy tickets for September's NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park experienced online frustration as hundreds of thousands of accounts attempted to complete purchases.

US Sport • 18 Jun

Los Angeles Rams tight end Hunter Long reacts after missing a catch against the Minnesota Vikings

NFL: Rams win play-off game moved because of wildfires

The Los Angeles Rams booked a spot in the NFC divisional round with a 27-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

US Sport • 14 Jan

Kirk Cousins (L) of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium

Atlanta Falcons win in Vegas, Vikings extend streak

Kirk Cousins threw his first touchdown pass since 3 November and Bijan Robinson rushed for 125 yards on 22 carries to help the Atlanta Falcons earn a 15-9 victory over Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

US Sport • 17 Dec 24

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams hurdles Chicago defenders

NFL: Lions edge out Bears, Cowboys end losing streak

The Detroit Lions made it 10 wins in a row as they edged past the Chicago Bears 23-20 in a Thanksgiving Day divisional tussle.

US Sport • 29 Nov 24

Will Reichard's field goal helped the Vikings to victory

Vikings hold on to beat Jets in London showdown

Minnesota Vikings extended their winning streak to five matches in the NFL this season as they beat New York Jets 23-17 in London.

US Sport • 07 Oct 24

Cairo Santos kicks his fourth field goal of the game to earn the Bears a 12-10 win

Bears kick their way to victory in dour encounter

Cairo Santos' match-winning field goal with 10 seconds remaining secured a 12-10 victory for the Chicago Bears over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.

US Sport • 28 Nov 23

Jordan Addison's seven receptions yielded 123 yards and two touchdowns

NFL: Minnesota Vikings shock San Francisco 49ers

Two first-half touchdowns from rookie Jordan Addison set the Minnesota Vikings on the way to a 22-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

US Sport • 24 Oct 23

The aptly-named D'Andre Swift ensured his first game for his hometown team was a memorable one

Eagles' ground game proves key in win over Vikings

D'Andre Swift starred for the Philadelphia Eagles to secure their second win in two games, beating the Minnesota Vikings 34-28 at Lincoln Financial Field.

US Sport • 15 Sep 23

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) is lifted on his team-mates shoulders after kicking a game-winning field goal

NFL: Vikings fight back from 33-0 down to make history

The Minnesota Vikings mounted the biggest comeback in NFL history to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 and win the NFC North.

US Sport • 18 Dec 22

Stefon Diggs celebrates with Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen on a night when the pair combined to devastating effect at Highmark Stadium

NFL round-up: Tennessee mauled by ruthless Buffalo

The Buffalo Bills enhanced their position as Super Bowl favourites with a rampant 41-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans in upstate New York, while the Philadelphia Eagles dispatched the Minnesota Vikings 24-7 in the City of Brotherly Love.

US Sport • 20 Sep 22

Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers is sacked by Sheldon Richardson

NFL: Steelers fall short of remarkable comeback

The Minnesota Vikings' defence denied the Pittsburgh Steelers a touchdown at the death to claim a thrilling 36-28 victory on Thursday night.

US Sport • 10 Dec 21

Updated NFL: Taylor scores five touchdowns in Colts win

The Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor became only the 18th player in NFL history to score five touchdowns in a game as they upset the Buffalo Bills 41-15.

US Sport • 22 Nov 21

Dakota Dozier is a seven-year veteran of the league

Vaccinated Viking Dozier hospitalised with Covid-19

Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dakota Dozier has been hospitalised with breathing difficulties arising from Covid-19, while 29 members of the organisation are in the Covid-19 protocol as close contacts.

US Sport • 10 Nov 21

Nick Foles suffered an injury against the Minnesota Vikings

Vikings overcome Bears in defensive battle

The Minnesota Vikings eked out a gritty 19-13 win over Chicago on Monday, with the Bears' loss exacerbated by a potentially serious injury to quarterback Nick Foles.

US Sport • 17 Nov 20

Cameron Smith is confident of a return to the NFL

Vikings' Smith to have open heart surgery

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith will miss the 2020 NFL season after a positive coronavirus test led to the discovery of a serious heart condition that requires surgery.

US Sport • 09 Aug 20

Adam Thielen had seven receptions for 129 yards in the win over the New Orleans Saints last Sunday

NFL preview: San Francisco 49ers v Minnesota Vikings

The sixth-seeded Minnesota Vikings go for a second straight upset on Saturday when they visit the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers in their NFC divisional round encounter in Santa Clara.

US Sport • 10 Jan 20

Kyle Rudolph #82 of the Minnesota Vikings makes the game-winning touchdown reception against P.J. Williams #26 of the New Orleans Saints

Rudolph guides Vikings to play-off win in New Orleans

Kirk Cousins threw a four-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Rudolph on the first possession of overtime as the visiting Minnesota Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-20 in the NFC wild-card playoffs.

US Sport • 05 Jan 20

Green Bay will be at least the third seed in the NFC at the play-offs

WATCH: Green Bay send Vikings packing

Aaron Jones found the end zone twice in the second half as Green Bay Packers sealed the NFC North title with a 23-10 win over Minnesota Vikings.

US Sport • 24 Dec 19

Kirk Cousins was a key figure for Minnesota Vikings in defeating the Washington Redskins

NFL: Cousins helps Vikings to conquer Redskins

Kirk Cousins led the Minnesota Vikings to a 19-9 victory over his old club the Washington Redskins as the side notched up their fourth straight win.

US Sport • 25 Oct 19

Bobby Wagner helped the Seahawks to their fourth win in a row

NFL: Seahawks boost play-off hopes beating Vikings

The Seattle Seahawks gave their play-off hopes a huge boost with a 21-7 win over NFC rivals the Minnesota Vikings.

US Sport • 11 Dec 18

Kevin McDermott caught his finger in a player's face mask

Minnesota player loses tip of finger, returns to game

Minnesota long snapper Kevin McDermott lost the tip of his pinky finger, but returned to the field in Thursday's 38-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

US Sport • 28 Sep 18

Teddy Bridgewater of the Minnesota Vikings

Packers frozen out by Vikings

The Green Bay Packers were frozen out by the Minnesota Vikings in a sub-zero 16-0 win at Lambeau Field.

Other sport • 24 Dec 17

Case Keenum was central to Minnesota's victory

NFL review: Vikings, Jaguars and Eagles celebrate

The Minnesota Vikings powered to the NFC North title with a 34-7 victory over the injury-hit Cincinnati Bengals that keeps them on course for a possible first-round bye in the play-offs.

Other sport • 18 Dec 17

The New England Patriots are now unbeaten in eight games

NFL round-up: Patriots closing in on AFC East title

The New England Patriots inched closer to securing the AFC East championship after beating the Buffalo Bills 23-3 on Sunday to extend their winning run to eight games.

US Sport • 04 Dec 17