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    Vikings Fall to Chiefs in 4th Quarter

    Q2, 4:34 remaining Chiefs 10, Vikings 7 Butker kicks a 24-yard field goal [17 plays, 85 yards, 8:56 time of possession] Red zone stand: After a one-handed grab by Sammy Watkins gained 17, Moore found Travis Kelce for 10 more to the Minnesota 26-yard line, the Vikings got stingy. Even...
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    Vikings Defense Comes Up Short in Final Few Minutes

    “I got the ball out. It was a fumble.,” Weatherly said. “I was right there and started raking at the ball.” Momentum soon swung back the Chiefs way as Moore hit tight end Travis Kelce for 17 yards to get the Kansas City offense back in Vikings territory. And on third-and-4, Moore evaded...
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    Vikings Offenses Flashes & Falters in Close Game Against Chiefs

    Running back Ameer Abdullah and tight end Kyle Rudolph also showed up, scoring touchdowns in the third and fourth quarter that allowed the Vikings to have a chance. Abdullah acknowledged disappointment after the loss but in the same breath stressed the importance of turning the page quickly...
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    Action-Reaction: Cousins & Vikings Lament Missed Opportunities

    In-game action: Cousins opened 0-for-3 on Minnesota’s first possession, throwing off the mark on attempts to an open Dalvin Cook and Thielen on the first two snaps of the game. He then took a deep shot to Laquon Treadwell, who was double covered on third-and-10. The next drive, Cousins’...
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    5 Takeaways: Plenty of Good, Too Much Bad in Vikings Loss to Chiefs

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Vikings saw their four-game win streak come to an end on the final play of regulation Sunday. Minnesota was dealt a 26-23 loss to Kansas City as the Chiefs hit a game-winning, 44-yard field goal as time expired. There was a sense of frustration from the Vikings locker...
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    Final Thoughts: Rare Road Trip, Big Personnel & Long Ground Gains

    Broadcast Info Television: FOX (KMSP in Minneapolis/St. Paul) and NFL Network Play-by-Play: Kevin Burkhardt Analyst: Charles Davis Sideline Reporter: Pam Oliver Because this is a national broadcast, fans from coast to coast will be able to watch the game on their iOS mobile devices...
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    Vikings Add Holton Hill To 53-Man Roster, Waive Cam Smith

    Eagan, Minn. (November 2, 2019) - The Minnesota Vikings announce the following roster moves: ACTIVATED TO 53-MAN ROSTER: PLAYER................... POS... EXP................... COLLEGE Holton Hill..................... CB...... 2.......................... Texas PLAYER...
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    Opposing Viewpoint: Chiefs Writer Answers 5 Questions About Kansas City

    Here is the Week 9 edition of Opposing Viewpoint: We’ll start with the topic on everyone’s mind … Will Patrick Mahomes play against the Vikings? And if he does, will he be limited at all? If he doesn’t, what has Matt Moore shown you on the field over the past two weeks? PS: As of this...
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    Colquitt Fills Locker with Cast of Characters

    In the two months since Britton has joined the team, he’s developed connections across the locker room and built a rapport with Bailey and Cutting that has helped the trio operate smoothly together on the field. Brewer wasn’t surprised to hear in Arizona how well Britton has meshed with the...
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    Lunchbreak: Cousins, Kendricks Named PFF’s NFC Players of the Month

    CBS Sports releases 2019 midseason awards; Vikings receive vote as SB champ It’s that time of the year where analysts roll out their midseason awards and predictions. Earlier this week, we pointed you to NFL.com’s version, where running back Dalvin Cook received votes for Offensive and...
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    The Skinny Post: Vikings Start 2nd Half of 2019 Season in Kansas City

    EAGAN, Minn. — It seems this game has been circled on the calendar for a while. Sunday’s meeting between the Vikings and Chiefs may feature teams that don’t see each other often, but each believes they are legitimate playoff contenders in their respective conferences. Plus, with each team...
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    NFL Expert Picks: Predictions Divided for Vikings-Chiefs in KC

    The Vikings will take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. Minnesota looks to move to 7-2 heading as it opens the second half of the season. Let's see who the experts are picking to win the game: Vikings 26, Chiefs 21 — Gregg Rosenthal, NFL.com The Chiefs will have...
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    Vikings Take Note of Chiefs Spiking Blitz Rate; Explain Risk-Reward Equation

    “I think it’s a credit to Coach Spagnuolo that he’s not going to be too set in his ways, that he’ll do whatever he thinks is the best plan,” Cousins said. “But certainly, he’s been known to be very multiple in the past, and you could see a lot of exotic looks from him. They have the players to...
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    NOTEBOOK: Thielen ‘Feels Good,’ Hopeful to Play Against Chiefs

    Ready for Arrowhead’s loud crowd Kyle Rudolph is one of eight Vikings players who have played at Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Chiefs. He has plenty of fond memories from the trip. “I haven’t played at Arrowhead since 2011,” Rudolph said. “When we played at Arrowhead, we were 0-3 and...
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    Kirk Cousins Wins NFC Offensive Player of the Month

    Cousins has led the Vikings to a 6-2 overall record at the halfway point of the 2019 season, as Minnesota currently sits in second place in the NFC North behind the 7-1 Packers. The Vikings are also squarely in the NFC playoff picture, and would be a Wild Card team if the season ended today...
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    What’d They Say: Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid & Mike Zimmer Go ‘Way Back’

    Here are other highlights of the Chiefs talking about the Vikings this week: Reid on Vikings RB Dalvin Cook: “Oh man, he’s playing great right now. He’s a good football player. The guys around him are doing a good job for him. Coaches … they’re doing great. The o-line is doing phenomenal.”...
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    Presser Points: Chiefs Start Run of Contenders on Vikings 2nd Half of Schedule

    2. Keeping things fresh | By Eric Smith A thought expressed by a player that Zimmer was with more than two decades ago might be helping the Vikings stay fresher in 2019. Zimmer relayed a story Wednesday about former Dallas fullback Daryl Johnston, who lamented the fact that grueling training...
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    How to Watch & Listen to Vikings at Chiefs in Week 9

    EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings (6-2) will open the second half of their 2019 season by visiting the Kansas City Chiefs (5-3) at noon (CT) Sunday. Here are three notes on the matchup and how to watch or listen to the action from Arrowhead Stadium. Series standings: The game will be the...
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    Mahomes or Moore? Vikings Preparing for Both Chiefs Quarterbacks

    Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer detailed the challenge of trying to game plan with the opposing starter is unknown. “It’s a challenge, obviously. I think you’ll have calls based on their offense that you feel good about,” Zimmer said. “Then you’re going to have other calls based on that...
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    Wednesday's Injury Report Ahead of Vikings-Chiefs

    The Vikings have released Wednesday's injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) returned to practice after missing the first game of his career last week against the Washington Redskins. Thielen was listed as a limited...
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