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Trent Sherfield Trent Sherfield Records short catch in win
Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 8:17 AM
Sherfield was on the field for 12 of the Vikings' 77 offensive snaps and recorded a six-yard catch on his lone target in Monday's 30-12 win over the Bears.
Analysis: The reception was Sherfield's first since Week 11, as the 28-year-old has been active for each of the Vikings' ensuing four games but has seen limited snaps on offense while primarily contributing on Minnesota's special-teams units. For the season, Sherfield has produced an 8-83-1 receiving line on nine targets over 14 games. |
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T.J. Hockenson T.J. Hockenson Five-catch effort Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 10:53 PM
Hockenson brought in five of seven targets for 52 yards in the Vikings' 30-12 win over the Bears on Monday night.
Analysis: Hockenson played third wheel in the air attack to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but the veteran tight end still turned in a solid line that featured his second-highest catch total since Week 10. Hockenson also drew the second-most targets of any of his first seven games since his delayed season debut, and he should once again garner a fair amount of Sam Darnold's attention in a Week 16 road trip to Seattle. |
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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Co-leads team in catches
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 10:49 PM
Addison secured seven of nine targets for 63 yards in the Vikings' 30-12 win over the Bears on Monday night.
Analysis: Addison tied Justin Jefferson for the team lead in receptions on the night while checking second behind his teammate in both receiving yards and targets. The talented second-year wideout got off to a hot start with four of his catches coming in two first-half possessions. Addison has logged 21 targets over his last two games and parlayed them into 196 receiving yards as he heads into a Week 16 road battle against the Seahawks where he should be busy once again. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Gets into end zone Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 10:44 PM
Jones rushed 18 times for 86 yards and a touchdown and brought in two of three targets for 20 yards in the Vikings' 30-12 win over the Bears on Monday night.
Analysis: Jones fell short of his third 100-yard effort of 2024 and reaching the 1,000-yard mark on the season, but the veteran back still turned in a solid performance that included his fifth rushing touchdown of the campaign on a one-yard run late in the third quarter. The 30-year-old also extended his streak of games with multiple receptions to four, and rushing yardage total was his second highest since Week 10. Jones appears to be refreshed down the stretch run as Minnesota continues to push for the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and he'll look to capitalize on a favorable matchup against the Seahawks' run defense in a Week 16 road clash. |
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Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson Another TD in Week 15 win
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 10:40 PM
Jefferson brought in seven of 13 targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 30-12 win over the Bears on Monday night.
Analysis: Jefferson brought in Sam Darnold's only touchdown pass of the night on a seven-yard catch with just over five minutes remaining in the first quarter. Jefferson tied Jordan Addison for the team lead in receptions and set the pace in both receiving yards and targets, a familiar position for the star wideout. Jefferson has eclipsed 70 receiving yards in four of the last five games and also has three total scores in the last pair of contests heading into a Week 16 road battle against the Seahawks. |
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Sam Darnold Sam Darnold Solid numbers in easy win
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 10:34 PM
Darnold completed 24 of 40 passes for 231 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the Vikings' 30-12 win over the Bears on Monday night.
Analysis: The Vikings had the luxury of running a balanced attack against the hapless Bears, so Darnold didn't have to do anywhere near as much as he had against the Falcons in Week 14. However, the veteran quarterback still put together a solid effort that saw him connect with seven different targets overall, including starting wideouts Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison seven times apiece. Darnold's one scoring toss went to Jefferson as well from seven yards out with just over five minutes remaining in the first quarter, extending his streak with at least one touchdown pass to five games. Darnold will now turn his sights to what could be a tough Week 16 road date with the Seahawks on a short week. |
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Brett Rypien Brett Rypien Emergency QB versus Chicago
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 5:53 PM
Rypien (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game versus Chicago but is available as the Vikings' emergency third quarterback, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Rypien will only be eligible to play should something happen to Sam Darnold and Nick Mullens. Rypien has yet to play this season. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Full practice participant
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 1:43 PM
Jones (back) was a full practice participant Friday.
Analysis: Listed as limited for Thursday's walkthrough, Jones managed an upgrade in short order and figures to handle his usual role Monday night against a Bears defense that he ripped for 129 total yards and a touchdown three weeks ago. He's yet to miss a game this season, despite averaging 18.0 touches per contest in his age-30 campaign. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Tending to back issue
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 1:22 PM
Jones was limited at Thursday's walkthrough due to a back injury.
Analysis: Jones has been listed with hip, hamstring, chest and rib issues at various points this season, but he has yet to miss a game after averaging 2.7 absences per campaign in his seven seasons with the Packers. In the end, though, his status will be monitored in the coming days to ensure he'll be available Monday against the Bears. |
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Jalen Nailor Jalen Nailor Little activity in win
Mon, Dec 9, 2024, 4:47 PM
Nailor did not have a target or carry in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Nailor played on 24 of the offense's 60 snaps and went out on 20 routes, but his role continues to shrink after the return of T.J. Hockenson from a knee injury. He has just nine targets and four receptions the last six games despite being the team's primary No. 3 receiver. |
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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Back to full speed
Mon, Dec 9, 2024, 4:43 PM
Oliver had one reception for 26 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Oliver returned after missing two games due to an ankle injury. He played on 30 of the offense's 60 snaps, so he was back to his usual workload. He had an uptick in receptions (12 in three games) before the injury, but may not get as many the final four regular season games with T.J. Hockenson back to full speed after returning from a torn ACL. |
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Cam Akers Cam Akers Has 37 yards rushing in win
Mon, Dec 9, 2024, 4:38 PM
Akers had five carries for 37 yards in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Akers played on 19 of the offense's 60 snaps. Aaron Jones had 15 touches and played on 38 snaps. Jones shook off his recent fumble issues and got the bulk of the workload, but Akers remains a factor to give him rest. |
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T.J. Hockenson T.J. Hockenson Four catches in Week 14 win
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 6:16 PM
Hockenson secured four of five targets for 45 yards in the Vikings' 42-21 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: The veteran tight end was quiet throughout most of the afternoon, but he opened the second half with catches of 10 and 18 yards on the Vikings' first possession of the third quarter. Hockenson's reception total was the third highest of his injury-delayed season, as was his yardage tally. Hockenson and the Vikings next welcome in the Bears for a Week 15 home matchup on Monday night, Dec. 16. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Efficient rushing effort in win
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 6:06 PM
Jones rushed 13 times for 73 yards and a touchdown and brought in both targets for 11 yards in the Vikings' 42-21 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: A week after having issues with ball security, Jones turned in a clean performance that also featured his third performance of better than 70 rushing yards in the last five contests. Jones also recorded his second rushing touchdown in the last three games on a 15-yard run with 3:38 remaining to cap off the runaway win. The veteran back heads into a Week 15 home matchup against the Bears on Monday night, Dec. 16 now just 117 rushing yards away from the fourth 1,000-yard campaign of his career. |
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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Career-high TD total in win
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 3:44 PM
Addison secured eight of 12 targets for 133 yards and three touchdowns in the Vikings' 42-21 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Addison led the Vikings across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets, narrowly edging Justin Jefferson by one in the first two categories. The second-year wideout's season had been considered largely disappointing until three games ago, when Addison turned in an 8-162-1 line against the Bears at Soldier Field. Sunday's performance saw Addison establish a new single-game career high in touchdown catches with scoring receptions of 49, 11 and six yards, and it also featured a season-high-tying reception tally and a new high-water mark in targets. Given his recent body of work, Addison will head into a Week 15 divisional showdown against the Bears on Monday night, Dec. 16 with plenty of momentum. |
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Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson Signature performance in win
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 3:38 PM
Jefferson secured all seven targets for 132 yards and two touchdowns in the Vikings' 42-21 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Jefferson finished just a reception and receiving yard shy of tying Jordan Addison for the team lead in both categories, but he enjoyed a highly efficient afternoon during which he finished with his third-highest receiving yardage total of the campaign. Jefferson also crossed the goal line for the first time since Week 7 with 12- and 52-yard touchdown grabs in the second and third quarters, respectively. The standout receiver has at least 81 receiving yards in three of the last four games heading into a Week 15 home divisional clash against the Bears on Monday night, Dec. 16. |
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Sam Darnold Sam Darnold Career-best day in win
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 3:34 PM
Darnold completed 22 of 28 passes for 347 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions and added four rushes for seven yards in the Vikings' 42-21 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Darnold and the Vikings punted after seven plays on their first drive, but the offensive showcase began on Minnesota's second possession in the form of a 49-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison. Darnold encountered little resistance the rest of the way while accumulating single-game career highs in passing yards and touchdowns, hitting Justin Jefferson (12 yards, 52 yards) and Addison (11 yards, six yards) for his other four scoring tosses. Darnold now has multiple touchdown-pass tallies without an interception in four straight games, as well as a pair of 300-yard efforts in the last three contests. The veteran quarterback's resurgent season's next chapter unfolds at home against the Bears in a Week 15 Monday night matchup Dec. 16. |
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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Logs full practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 4:45 PM
Oliver (wrist/ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Analysis: In advance of missing the last two games due to a sprained ankle, Oliver wasn't able to practice in any capacity, so his ability to handle every rep in his return to the field Wednesday indicates he's more or less back to 100 percent. Prior to the recent absence, he recorded multiple catches in four straight contests on his way to a cumulative 14-174-2 line on 16 targets. That said, with T.J. Hockenson slowly but surely increasing his snap share (60-plus percent the last two outings), Oliver may not have as large of a workload available to him Sunday against the Falcons. |
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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Back at practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 4:09 PM
Oliver (ankle) participated in practice Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: It's Oliver's first practice since injuring his ankle Nov. 17. Coach Kevin O'Connell stated earlier in the week on Monday that he expected Oliver back for Sunday's Week 14 game against the Falcons. In Oliver's absence, T.J. Hockenson saw a spiked role, playing 68 and 64 percent of the offensive snaps, while logging a 10-142-0 receiving line on 15 targets. Oliver's return would be a slight negative for Hockenson. |
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Johnny Mundt Johnny Mundt Scores TD in win
Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 11:28 PM
Mundt had two receptions for 22 yards, including a four-yard touchdown, on two targets in Sunday's win over Arizona.
Analysis: Mundt got increased plahing time with Josh Oliver out with an ankle injury. He played on 22 of the offense's 53 snap while starter T.J. Hockenson played on 34 snaps. While Hockenson is clearly the top tight end, Mundt has two targets inside the 10-yard line while Hockenson has none since he returned from a knee injury. That trend could be a fluke, but Mundt at least offers some touchdown hope despite minimal usage (five targets in five games since Hockensen returned). |
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