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Cousins throws for 276 yards and 4 TDs as Falcons beat Bucs 31-26 to take control of NFC South
Read full article: Cousins throws for 276 yards and 4 TDs as Falcons beat Bucs 31-26 to take control of NFC SouthKirk Cousins threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns to help the Atlanta Falcons take sole possession of first place of the NFC South with a 31-26 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Kirk Cousins joined the 500-yard club but couldn't top Norm Van Brocklin's 73-year-old record
Read full article: Kirk Cousins joined the 500-yard club but couldn't top Norm Van Brocklin's 73-year-old recordKirk Cousins delivered a signature moment to his career with a 509-yard performance capped by a game-ending TD pass in overtime.
Cousins throws for 509 yards, hits Hodge in OT to give Falcons 36-30 win over Bucs
Read full article: Cousins throws for 509 yards, hits Hodge in OT to give Falcons 36-30 win over BucsKirk Cousins threw for a career-high 509 yards and four touchdowns, the last of them a 45-yard scoring pass to KhaDarel Hodge in overtime that gave the Atlanta Falcons an improbable 36-30 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Miscues and late stops by the Chiefs lead to another Falcons loss
Read full article: Miscues and late stops by the Chiefs lead to another Falcons lossThe Atlanta Falcons had plenty of opportunities to beat Kansas City but miscues and trouble converting on third down helped the Chiefs hold on for a narrow 22-17 victory.
Mahomes throws 2 touchdown passes and the Chiefs' defense preserves a 22-17 win over the Falcons
Read full article: Mahomes throws 2 touchdown passes and the Chiefs' defense preserves a 22-17 win over the FalconsPatrick Mahomes threw a pair of touchdown passes and Kansas City's defense made a couple of late stands to keep the Chiefs unbeaten with a 22-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Drake London's shooting celebration violated longstanding NFL rules against violent gestures
Read full article: Drake London's shooting celebration violated longstanding NFL rules against violent gesturesFalcons wide receiver Drake London was penalized after catching a touchdown pass in the final minute of Atlantaās 22-21 victory in Philadelphia on Monday night for pretending to shoot in the air, a violation of a longstanding NFL rule that prohibits such gestures.
Barkley's pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons
Read full article: Barkley's pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta FalconsSaquon Barkley had at least a first down, maybe even a touchdown, in his grasp that would have sealed the Eaglesā win in their home open.
Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21
Read full article: Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a 7-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Falcons host the football team from Apalachee High School, where a shooter killed four
Read full article: Falcons host the football team from Apalachee High School, where a shooter killed fourThe Atlanta Falcons hosted the football team from Apalachee High School a week after a shooting left two students and two teachers dead.
Passing in Week 1 reached its lowest level for any week in the NFL since 2007
Read full article: Passing in Week 1 reached its lowest level for any week in the NFL since 2007From rookies struggling in their first career starts to high-paid quarterbacks not living up to their contracts to rusty veterans coming off injuries, the passing in Week 1 of the NFL season looked to be from a different era.
Atlanta Falcons wear T-shirts honoring school shooting victims before season opener
Read full article: Atlanta Falcons wear T-shirts honoring school shooting victims before season openerAtlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and head coach Raheen Morris wore Apalachee High School T-shirts during warmups before the NFL team's season opener, honoring the victims of a fatal shooting.
Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10
Read full article: Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10Justin Fields stepped in to lead the Steelers to a 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons with Russell Wilsonās Pittsburgh debut put on hold by a calf injury.
Analysis: History suggests a team will make a big leap to reach a conference championship game
Read full article: Analysis: History suggests a team will make a big leap to reach a conference championship gameSome of the 18 NFL teams that missed the playoffs last year have reason to hope for much greater success this season.
Vikings-Giants pits Darnold vs. Jones to open another prove-it season for once-heralded QBs
Read full article: Vikings-Giants pits Darnold vs. Jones to open another prove-it season for once-heralded QBsSam Darnold and Daniel Jones will square off in the season opener when the Vikings visit the Giants.
Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the Ravens
Read full article: Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the RavensPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will raise their championship banner and begin their quest to become the first team to three-peat in the Super Bowl era.
Lawrence throws 2 TD passes against outmanned Falcons, Jaguars romp 31-0 in preseason finale
Read full article: Lawrence throws 2 TD passes against outmanned Falcons, Jaguars romp 31-0 in preseason finaleTrevor Lawrence tuned up for the regular season by guiding two long touchdown drives against a bunch of Atlanta players fighting for jobs, and the Jacksonville Jaguars blew away the Falcons 31-0 in the preseason finale.
Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12
Read full article: Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12Josh Johnson completed all 11 of his pass attempts and Emory Jones added a long touchdown throw in the second half to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk Cousins
Read full article: Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk CousinsThe Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in next yearās draft on Thursday for violating the NFLās anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Vikings look to Justin Jefferson for even greater leadership role now that his new deal is done
Read full article: Vikings look to Justin Jefferson for even greater leadership role now that his new deal is doneJustin Jefferson earned the richest non-quarterback contract in NFL history for all his accomplishments on the field over four seasons with Minnesota.
Falcons QB Cousins remains on track in recovery from torn right Achilles as team approaches minicamp
Read full article: Falcons QB Cousins remains on track in recovery from torn right Achilles as team approaches minicampAtlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousinsā recovery from a torn right Achilles tendon remains on track as the team approaches next weekās mandatory minicamp.
Cousins shrugs off drafting of Penix, says he's ready to make it work for the Falcons
Read full article: Cousins shrugs off drafting of Penix, says he's ready to make it work for the FalconsKirk Cousins has shrugged off any hard feelings over the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr., insisting heās ready to compete and doesnāt think there will be any issues in the quarterback room.
QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick
Read full article: QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pickMichael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draftās first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins even as Cousinsā agent was second-guessing the Atlanta Falcons adding depth to their quarterback spot.
Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick
Read full article: Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pickThe Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 pick.
NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policies
Read full article: NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policiesThe NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles violated tampering policies during the legal tampering window, a league spokesman said Thursday.
Vikings agree to deals with ex-rival RB Aaron Jones and QB Sam Darnold as initial sub for Cousins
Read full article: Vikings agree to deals with ex-rival RB Aaron Jones and QB Sam Darnold as initial sub for CousinsThe Minnesota Vikings stayed aggressive in free agency by adding former Green Bay running back Aaron Jones and 2018 third overall draft pick Sam Darnold as a temporary replacement at quarterback.
Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1
Read full article: Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1Thereās still plenty of star-quality players available after a wild opening to the NFLās free agency period.
NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tags
Read full article: NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tagsThe NFLās free agency frenzy kicks off Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the league year on Wednesday.
Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agency
Read full article: Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agencyKirk Cousins will be a free agent for the first time since the Vikings gave him the first fully-guaranteed quarterback deal in the NFL.
Some of the biggest deals in NFL free agency could actually be re-signings
Read full article: Some of the biggest deals in NFL free agency could actually be re-signingsAnother NFL free agency period is about to begin but buyers should beware that signing other teams' veterans comes with plenty of risk.
Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality players
Read full article: Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality playersNFL teams could find a Pro Bowl quarterback, an All-Pro defensive lineman or a future Hall of Fame wide receiver and plenty more star-quality players when the free agency period begins on March 13.
Bears-Vikings game could be a 2-person quarterback scramble with Fields and Dobbs both bound to run
Read full article: Bears-Vikings game could be a 2-person quarterback scramble with Fields and Dobbs both bound to runJoshua Dobbs' scrambling speed is a vital skill that has given the Minnesota Vikings an unexpected jolt after the season-ending Achilles tendon injury to Kirk Cousins.
Vikings, Raiders show that midseason misadventures needn't result in giving up on the 2023 season
Read full article: Vikings, Raiders show that midseason misadventures needn't result in giving up on the 2023 seasonThe Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders didn't waste any time getting their first wins after a tumultuous midseason misadventure.
Cousins may have Achilles tendon injury; Stafford, Pickett, Taylor also hurt on rough day for QBs
Read full article: Cousins may have Achilles tendon injury; Stafford, Pickett, Taylor also hurt on rough day for QBsKirk Cousins, Matthew Stafford, Kenny Pickett and Tyrod Taylor were the latest quarterbacks to go down with injuries.
Vikings outlast 49ers 22-17 with 2 Cousins-Addison TDs and 2 late interceptions by Bynum
Read full article: Vikings outlast 49ers 22-17 with 2 Cousins-Addison TDs and 2 late interceptions by BynumKirk Cousins connected with rookie Jordan Addison for two first-half touchdowns, Camryn Bynum intercepted San Franciscoās Brock Purdy twice in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the 49ers 22-17.
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs outlast Vikings 27-20; Travis Kelce catches TD pass after hurting ankle
Read full article: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs outlast Vikings 27-20; Travis Kelce catches TD pass after hurting anklePatrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the third quarter, one to Travis Kelce after the All-Pro tight end briefly left the game with an ankle injury, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-20.
Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson leaves in the 4th quarter with a hamstring injury
Read full article: Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson leaves in the 4th quarter with a hamstring injuryMinnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced out of the game in the fourth quarter due to a right hamstring injury.
Jalen Hurts runs for 2 TDs, throws for a score; Eagles hold off fumble-prone Vikings 34-28
Read full article: Jalen Hurts runs for 2 TDs, throws for a score; Eagles hold off fumble-prone Vikings 34-28Jalen Hurts ran for a pair of 1-yard touchdowns and threw a 63-yard TD pass to DeVonta Smith, DāAndre Swift ran for 175 yards and a score, and the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles held off the turnover-prone Minnesota Vikings 34-28.
Jalen Hurts, Eagles host Kirk Cousins, Vikings in prime time again in their home opener
Read full article: Jalen Hurts, Eagles host Kirk Cousins, Vikings in prime time again in their home openerJalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles host Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings in their home opener in prime time for the second straight season.
Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut
Read full article: Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debutBaker Mayfield recovered from a rough start to throw two touchdown passes without a turnover in his Tampa Bay debut, and the Buccaneers beat Minnesota 20-17 after three first-half turnovers by the Vikings.
What to stream this weekend: 'Asteroid City,' Lukas Nelson, 'Quarterback' and 'Secrets of Playboy'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Asteroid City,' Lukas Nelson, 'Quarterback' and 'Secrets of Playboy'This weekās new entertainment releases include albums from Lukas Nelson and Kool & The Gang, the return of the silly, witty, Emmy-nominated comedy āWhat We Do in the Shadowsā and Wes Andersonās stylish and star-studded āAsteroid Cityā comes to premium video on demand.
Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 years
Read full article: Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 yearsDaniel Jones passed for 301 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 78 yards in his first career playoff game for the New York Giants in a 31-24 victory over Minnesota in the wild-card round.
Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate
Read full article: Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fateAaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, and the Green Bay Packers continued their improbable playoff push by shutting down Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings in a 41-17 blowout.
Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph's game-ending 61-yard FG
Read full article: Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph's game-ending 61-yard FGGreg Joseph kicked a career-long 61-yard field goal as time expired to give the Minnesota Vikings a 27-24 victory that prevented the New York Giants from clinching a playoff spot.
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26
Read full article: Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots 33-26.
Vikings get critical Allen turnovers, stun Bills 33-30 in OT
Read full article: Vikings get critical Allen turnovers, stun Bills 33-30 in OTPatrick Peterson intercepted Josh Allen with 1:12 left in overtime to finally end a sloppy, yet thrilling back-and-forth game between two of the NFLās best teams, and the Minnesota Vikings completed their rally from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the Buffalo Bills 33-30.
Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC East
Read full article: Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC EastNew York got a safety on Miamiās first offensive play, Michael Carter scored on a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs and the Jets ran past the Dolphins 40-17 to snap a 12-game skid against AFC East opponents.
Vikings hang on for 28-25 win over Saints in London
Read full article: Vikings hang on for 28-25 win over Saints in LondonGreg Joseph kicked a 47-yard field goal with 24 seconds left and the Minnesota Vikings hung on for a 28-25 win over New Orleans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the Saintsā Wil Lutzās 61-yard tying attempt hit the left upright and then the crossbar as time expired.
Hurts, so good! Eagles QB dominant in 24-7 win over Vikings
Read full article: Hurts, so good! Eagles QB dominant in 24-7 win over VikingsJalen Hurts threw for 333 yards and a touchdown and he ran for 57 yards and two more scores to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Eagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in hand
Read full article: Eagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in handThe Philadelphia Eagles have placed defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and tight end Dallas Goedert along with 10 others on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday ahead of Saturdayās regular- season finale against Dallas.
Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13
Read full article: Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting the previously winless Detroit Lions to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings.