Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was questionable, but word came earlier in the day he was expected to play with a harness in Thursday Night Football. Cook indeed is active. He missed last week’s loss to the Lions after injuring a shoulder against the 49ers in Week 12. The Vikings missed their leading rusher. He [more] … [Read more...] about Thursday Night Football: Dalvin Cook is active
Archives for December 2021
USC receiver Drake London declares for NFL draft
USC receiver Drake London will forgo the rest of his eligibility to enter the 2022 NFL draft. London announced his decision Thursday. “I cannot wait to get started on the next chapter of my life,” London wrote on Twitter. “I will forever be a Trojan and cannot wait to represent the best brotherhood in the [more] … [Read more...] about USC receiver Drake London declares for NFL draft
In Super Bowl IX rematch, Vikings try to beat Steelers at home for first time since 1986
The most intriguing stat of the week came from Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, who pointed out that no current members of the Vikings team were alive the last time Minnesota beat the Steelers at home. It happened on September 21, 1986. Under Jerry Burns, the Vikings beat Chuck Noll and the [more] … [Read more...] about In Super Bowl IX rematch, Vikings try to beat Steelers at home for first time since 1986
Vikings strike first on Justin Jefferson’s 14-yard touchdown catch
Justin Jefferson nearly had a spectacular, 38-yard touchdown catch on the Vikings’ first drive. The well-thrown ball just slipped through his fingers. Jefferson had an easier catch that resulted in a touchdown on the Vikings’ second possession. He got open on a deep cross, catching a 14-yard touchdown. Greg Joseph missed the extra point wide [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings strike first on Justin Jefferson’s 14-yard touchdown catch
Texans sign Derek Rivers, Jonathan Owens to extensions through 2022
The Texans have signed two more players to contract extensions through 2022. A week after signing cornerback Tremon Smith, a core special teams player, to a one-year contract extension, the Texans extended the deals of defensive end Derek Rivers and safety Jonathan Owens, Aaron Wilson of Sports Talk 790 reports. Rivers’ deal includes a $1 [more] … [Read more...] about Texans sign Derek Rivers, Jonathan Owens to extensions through 2022