Van Ginkel has been named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for his Week 16 performance against the Seattle Seahawks. The linebacker helped Minnesota soar to a 27-24 victory, tallying two sacks, three quarterback hits and two tackles for loss on Sunday at Lumen Field.
The Vikings currently stand as the NFC's top wild-card seed, but Minnesota could make a major leap in the playoff picture in the next two weeks.
The switch makes sense, as the Vikings remain in the hunt for the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed, fresh off their eighth straight victory to improve to 13-2 on the season. A win over th
After beating the New Orleans Saints on Monday, the Green Bay Packers face the challenge of getting ready for the powerhouse Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings almost couldn't be doing this more quietly. Justin Jefferson was brilliant, with 10 catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns as the Vikings beat the Seahawks 27-24 to keep pace with the Lions in the NFC North and for the top seed in the NFC playoffs at 13-2.
The NFL has recognized that the Vikings and Packers have more to play for than the Eagles and the already eliminated Cowboys.
Detroit Lions defensive end Za’Darius Smith (99) pressures Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.
NFL Week 17 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Sunday football game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings.
By Rob Maaddi The Associated Press Playoff berths, draft positioning and more are up for grabs in Week 17. There’s going to be plenty of football on television this holiday week with the NFL playing games on five out of six days,
Games on Christmas aren't new to the NFL. The Miami Dolphins famously beat the Chiefs in a playoff game on Dec. 25, 1971 — a double-overtime classic that still holds the record for the NFL's longest game.
NFL stars across the league celebrated the holiday season by presenting their teammates with gifts. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes