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Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26

Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots 3...

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings eager to work after being exposed by Cowboys

The Minnesota Vikings had their flaws dreadfully exposed in a 40-3 defeat by Dallas

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys crush Vikings' 7-game win streak with 40-3 romp

The Dallas Cowboys sacked Kirk Cousins a career-most seven times in a 40-3 victory over Minnesota that slammed the Vikings’ seven-game winning streak to a screeching halt

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

End zone picks for Vikings is Peterson's latest contribution

Patrick Peterson was the featured partier on the team plane after the Minnesota Vikings completed their latest comeback victory

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expects to miss four games Dantzler (ankle) said Wednesday he expects to return to action after spending a requisite four games on IR, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Dantzler expects to return as early as possible from his left ankle sprain, as his placement on IR requires him to miss a minimum of four contests. That would put Dantzler on track to return to the lineup Week 14 versus Detroit, but until then, fourth-round rookie Akayleb Evans stands to see increased action.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Vikings get yet another stellar show from Jefferson

The Minnesota Vikings have leaned on their late-game resilience on a weekly basis this season

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings Place Cameron Dantzler on IR, Sign Duke Shelley to Active Roster Akayleb Evans is next in line to replace Dantzler, who will miss at least four games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Goes to IR with ankle injury Minnesota placed Dantzler (ankle) on its injured reserve list Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact After sustaining an ankle injury during the Vikings' win at Washington in Week 9, Dantzler will now be forced to sit out at least the next four games as he recovers. The 2020 third-rounder is expected to return at some point this season, but in the meantime, fourth-round rookie Akayleb Evans should see fill-in work on the boundaries.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Buffalo Dantzler (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Dantzler was considered unlikely to play Week 10 after exiting with an ankle injury this past Sunday against Washington. The 24-year-old was unable to practice either Wednesday or Thursday, and his next chance to play will come against the Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 20. With Dantzler out, Chandon Sullivan and Akayleb Evans will likely play bigger roles alongside Patrick Peterson this Sunday against Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Dantzler (ankle) did not participate in Minnesota's practice Wednesday.

Impact This news isn't surprising since Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Dantzler is a "long shot" to play against Buffalo in Week 10. The cornerback hurt his ankle in Sunday's win against Washington, and he was sporting a walking boot Wednesday, per Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. In the likely event that Dantzler is unable to play this Sunday in Buffalo, Akayleb Evans could be in line for his first NFL start.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clutch Vikings tote ample confidence at 7-1 into tough slate

The Minnesota Vikings have owned the fourth quarter this season

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely to play in Week 10 Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Dantzler (ankle) is a "long shot" to play Sunday at Buffalo, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact It seems likely that Dantzler will have to miss at least one game with an ankle injury he sustained during Minnesota's win at Washington in Week 9. In his absence, rookie fourth-rounder Akayleb Evans could be thrust into a starting role.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MRI coming Dantzler (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Monday, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Dantzler suffered the injury in Sunday's win over the Commanders and was unable to return. Any potential extended absence for the third-year pro would certainly be a blow to the team's secondary, and would force rookie Andrew Booth into a much bigger role.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win

Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes to help the Minnesota Vikings come back and beat the Washington Commanders 20-17 for their sixth consecutive victory

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Done for the day Dantzler has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Commanders with an ankle injury, Kimberley A. Martin of ESPN reports.

Impact Dantzler suffered an ankle injury during the first half of Sunday's contest versus Washington, and he's since been ruled out for the rest of the afternoon. Patrick Peterson, Chandon Sullivan and Andrew Booth should take on larger roles in Minnesota's secondary while the 24-year-old remains sidelined.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Dantzler (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Dantzler was questionable to play with a neck injury coming into this contest, though he was ultimately ruled active ahead of kickoff. The 24-year-old recorded 43 tackles (40 solo) and four passes defended over the first seven games of the season, and his absence will leave Chandon Sullivan and Andrew Booth to step in alongside starting cornerback Patrick Peterson.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active against Commanders Dantzler (neck) is active Week 9 against the Commanders.

Impact Dantzler may have entered this week with a lingering injury tag, but a full practice session Friday suggested that he would ultimately end up playing. He'll likely suit up for his regular starting role opposite Patrick Peterson, where he'll look to continue his run of relatively consistent IDP productivity. While Dantzler remains in search of his first interception of the season, he has yet to record fewer than four tackles in a game this year and is coming off a Week 8 performance in which he was credited with a season-best nine solo tackles.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after full practice Dantzler (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington.

Impact Dantzler upgraded to full practice participation Friday following two limited sessions, but that wasn't enough to get his name off the injury report. Still, the cornerback's increased practice participation is an encouraging sign regarding his availability for the Week 9 clash against Terry McLaurin and the Commanders.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another limited session Dantzler (neck) was limited during Thursday's practice.

Impact Dantzler has now logged back-to-back limited sessions to open the week due to a neck issue, after he was able to play every defensive snap during Sunday's win over Arizona. The 24-year-old will have one more opportunity to ramp back up in full capacity Friday if he wants to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's matchup versus Washington. If Dantzler is unable to gain medical clearance before the weekend, then Chandon Sullivan and Andrew Booth are candidates to handle more snaps in Minnesota's secondary, behind their No. 1 option in Patrick Peterson.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paces team with nine stops Sunday Dantzler recorded nine tackles during Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Dantzler collected a season-high nine tackles during the team's Week 8 matchup versus Arizona, and he also played 100 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps on the day. The 24-year-old figures to operate in another prominent role Sunday in Washington.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Peterson's value to Vikings never higher as Cards visit next

Patrick Peterson is still playing cornerback at a high level in his 12th season in the NFL

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings winning under O'Connell as 'situational masters'

The Minnesota Vikings have the only two-game lead among the NFL’s eight divisions

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears waive backup receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette

The Chicago Bears have waived receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fields, Bears try to build on progress when Commanders visit

Chicago quarterback Justin Fields finally showed signs of progress by delivering his best performance this season, and the Bears staged a big comeback, only to come up short in the...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eight tackles in Sunday's win Dantzler had eight total tackles in Sunday's win over Chicago. He also forced a fumble on Chicago's final drive to seal the win.

Impact Dantzler had a strong game in pass coverage and open field tackling and his improved play could be key to Minnesota's passing defense.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE