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Jalen Hurts and the Eagles face the frustrated Vikings, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow meet after signing lucrative extensions, and the Jets’ offensive line will try to obstruct Micah Parsons.
Category: Minnesota Vikings
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Joe Kapp’s Lawsuit Paved the Way for N.F.L. Free Agency
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The Vikings and Patriots quarterback successfully challenged pro football’s standard contracts in the 1970s, setting a legal precedent that the players’ union used to win later court battles.
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Joe Kapp, Quarterback Who Led Vikings to Super Bowl IV, Dies at 85
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He found his way to the N.F.L. after playing eight seasons in Canadian football and was remembered for his toughness, playing through injury after injury.
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Bud Grant, Longtime Minnesota Vikings Coach, Dies at 95
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He took his Vikings, with Fran Tarkenton at quarterback and the famed Purple People Eaters defensive line, to four Super Bowls — although he lost each time.
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Why N.F.L. Receivers Don’t Get Enough Credit
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In split seconds, their moves make all the difference. Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, Tyreek Hill, DeVonta Smith and CeeDee Lamb helped us dissect the art of route running.
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N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Wild-Card Round
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The Seahawks will try to find a weakness in the 49er defense, and the Giants look to slip past the Vikings before Tom Brady attempts to extend his postseason magic against the Cowboys.
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The Stats That Will Define the N.F.L.’s Wild Card Weekend
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Tom Brady’s comebacks and Dak Prescott’s interceptions are just some of the statistical trends that could affect the results of first-round playoff games.
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What We Learned From Week 16 in the N.F.L.
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The Lions and the Seahawks lost, diminishing their chances of making the playoffs, while the Panthers kept hope alive.