Jefferson, Vikings regroup after major slip-up for offense
Justin Jefferson’s race toward the NFL receiving record hit a speed bump on the grass in Green Bay last weekJANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MINNESOTA VIKINGS 7-2 · 2ND IN NFC NORTH
7-2 · 2ND IN NFC NORTH
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How to bet on NFL Week 18: Bettors, bookmakers speak; Big bets on TCU-Georgia
Patrick Everson spoke to bettors and bookmakers on how to bet on the tricky NFL Week 18 slate. Plus, FOX Bet reports how bets are coming in...JANUARY 5, 2023
Vikings look to steady themselves for playoffs against Bears
The Minnesota Vikings will try to steady themselves for the playoffs when they visit the Chicago Bears to close out the regular season on SundayJANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darrelle Revis, Devin Hester headline Hall of Fame Class of 2023 finalists
Darrelle Revis, Devin Hester, Torry Holt, DeMarcus Ware and Joe Thomas top the list of finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.JANUARY 5, 2023
Thomas, Revis, Freeney picked as Hall of Fame finalists
Joe Thomas, Darrelle Revis and Dwight Freeney are finalists in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023JANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL odds Week 18: How to bet Vikings-Bears
Here's everything you need for the Giants-Eagles game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from Sam Panayotov...JANUARY 5, 2023
Win $100K in the FOX Bet Super 6 NFL Sunday Challenge Season Finale
Terry Bradshaw's FOX Bet Super 6 jackpot is $100K for NFL Week 18. Find out how you can cash in big on this season finale prize!JANUARY 5, 2023
Has blueprint for defending Justin Jefferson been exposed?
Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander showed how to contain Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Carmen Vitali explains how he did i...JANUARY 5, 2023
Packers, Jaguars keep climbing in Week 18 'Herd Hierarchy'
How far up did Aaron Rodgers carry the Packers in this week's Herd Hierarchy? Colin lays out his latest top 10.JANUARY 4, 2023
Austin Schlottmann - Scheduled for surgery Schlottmann, who was placed on IR on Tuesday, will require surgery to repair a fractured fibula suffered in Sunday's loss to the Packers, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Schlottmann's move to IR essentially ended his season, although he'd technically be eligible to be activated if the Vikings were to make it to the Super Bowl. However, the 27-year-old will likely focus on recovering over the next several weeks and preparing to return healthy next season. With Garrett Bradbury (back) also ailing, the Vikings are down their top options at center and have turned to veteran Greg Mancz, who was signed Tuesday, to likely take over the position.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brian O'Neill - Sustains partially torn Achilles O'Neill suffered a partially torn Achilles against the Packers last Sunday, and he won't return again this season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact After being placed on injured reserve Tuesday with what was originally determined to be a calf issue, O'Neill's injury has since been identified as a season-ending partially torn Achilles. Oli Udoh will now command Minnesota's starting right tackle duties in Week 18 and into the 2023 postseason.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bears' Fields to miss finale, ending shot at QB rushing mark
Justin Fields won’t get a chance to break the single-season rushing record for an NFL quarterbackJANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Game Preview: Week 18
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Jonathan Bullard - Back at practice Wednesday Bullard (biceps) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Bullard has been on injured reserve since Dec. 10 while nursing a biceps injury, but the defensive end was back at practice Wednesday. The 29-year-old has compiled 23 tackles over 11 games this season, and, when healthy, he could step right back into a significant role on the defensive line with James Lynch (shoulder) banged up and uncertain for the postseason.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Camryn Bynum - Registers game-high nine stops Bynum recorded nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Packers.
Impact Bynum was the only player on Minnesota's defense who never left the field in last weekend's matchup versus Green Bay, and he also set a new season high with nine tackles in the contest. He's more than likely to continue serving as an every-down safety in Week 18 against Chicago.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Winning Formula: Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears Breakdown & Week 18 Bold Predictions
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Garrett Bradbury - Anticipates postseason return The Vikings are hopeful that Bradbury (back) will be ready to return for the playoffs, Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Bradbury has now been sidelined for each of Minnesota's last four games as a result of a back issue, though it sounds as if he's currently aiming for a postseason return. Should the 27-year-old eventually miss the Week 18 matchup in Chicago, veteran center Greg Mancz, who the Vikings signed to their active roster Tuesday, would be in line to start.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Schlottmann - Bound for injured reserve The Vikings placed Schlottmann (lower leg) on injured reserve Tuesday, Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Schlottmann, who suffered a fractured fibula in Sunday's loss the Packers, has since moved to Minnesota's injured reserve and he'll now miss at least the next four matchups. Although it sounds unlikely the 300-pounder will be available for the Super Bowl should the Vikings make a deep postseason run, the team signed veteran center Greg Mancz to its active roster Tuesday, while usual starter Garrett Bradbury (back) could be back come playoff time.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings place starting o-linemen O'Neill, Schlottman on IR
The Minnesota Vikings have placed right tackle Brian O’Neill and center Austin Schlottman on injured reserveJANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brian O'Neill - Shifts to injured reserve The Vikings placed O'Neill (calf) on injured reserve Tuesday, Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports reports.
Impact After already being ruled out for Week 18 due to the calf injury he suffered Sunday versus Green Bay, Minnesota has since placed O'Neill on injured reserve, so he'll miss at least the next four contests. With the Super Bowl accounting for the 310-pounder's earliest possible return date, Oli Udoh is currently in line to serve as Minnesota's starting right tackle until then.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander playing major role in Packers' late-season surge
The Green Bay Packers enter their regular-season finale controlling their playoff fate in part because their lone Pro Bowl selection has cemented his status as one of the game’s to...JANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings-Bears should be battle of backups: NFC North notebook
The Bears and Vikings don't have much to gain in Sunday's matchup, which is why Carmen Vitali argues both squads should sit their starters.JANUARY 2, 2023
Vikings scrambling to solve recurring problem of poor starts
The Minnesota Vikings have outscored their opponents this season during the fourth quarter and overtime by 78 pointsJANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
