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Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 23-10 on Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings Defense had a field day, feasting on Lions turnovers. The Vikings Defense sacked Jared Goff 5 times in the game, recovered 4 fumbles, and picked off 2 of his passes. Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel led the team with 1.5 sacks while Safety Theo Jackson, Safety Harrison Smith and Linebacker Blake Cashman all notched one, and Linebacker Dallas Turner finished out the game with a half-sack of his own. Van Ginkel also recovered 2 fumbles, Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. recovered 1, and Defensive Tackle Jalen Redmond recovered the other.  Both Byron Murphy Jr. and Harrison Smith also grabbed interceptions off Goff in the game. Smith's sack and interceptions put him into an elite NFL group: he's only the 2nd player in NFL history to record at least 38 interceptions and 21.5 sacks. Linebacker Blake Cashman led the team with 17 tackles. Quarterback Max Brosmer finished the game 9-of-16 for 51 yards passing and added 16 yards on the ground. Wide Receiver Jordan Addison led the team with a 65-yard touchdown run to seal the game in the 4th quarter. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. also added 53 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson led the team with 4 receptions for 30 yards. Jefferson passed Randy Moss for most receiving yards in the first 6 years of a career. Kicker Will Reichard finished the game perfect again, converting kicks of 42, 52 and 56 yards respectively and added in two XP's. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the Vikings Defense had another historic day, Harrison Smith is still playing incredibly, Justin Jefferson hit another NFL milestone, and Kicker Will Reichard broke another Vikings record. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Max Brosmer's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New York Giants 16-13 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy played in the first half before leaving due to a hand injury, finishing 9-of-14 passing for 108 yards, a rushing TD, and an INT.  Quarterback Max Brosmer came in and played in the 2nd Half, finishing 7-of-9 passing for 52 yards. Running Back Aaron Jones Sr. led the rushing attack with 21 carries for 85 yards. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson hauled in 6 receptions for 85 yards and became the NFL's All-time leader in receptions in a player's first 6 seasons. Kicker Will Reichard was perfect again on the day, with 3 field goals and 1 XP in the game. Meanwhile, the Vikings Defense was all over Giants Quarterback Jaxson Dart throughout the game, recording 5 sacks in the contest.  Defensive Tackles Jonathan Allen, Levi Drake Rodriguez, and Jalen Redmond all recorded a sack, while Linebackers Andrew Van Ginkel and Eric Wilson each notched one as well. Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. recorded his first interception of the season in the 2nd Quarter. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the historic run the Vikings Defense is currently on, watching players step up and contribute when called upon, the steady nature of Defensive Tackle Jalen Redmond, and Kicker Will Reichard making a case to be the team MVP this season. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's press conference and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 on Sunday Night Football down in Arlington, TX. Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy got in a groove and finished the game 15-of-24 passing for 250 yards, 2 Passing TD's, a rushing TD, and an INT. Wide Receiver Jordan Addison and Tight End T.J. Hockenson both finished the night with 66 yards receiving, but Wide Receiver Jalen Nailor pocketed both McCarthy passing touchdowns for his first 2 TD game of his career. Running Back Aaron Jones Sr. led the team in rushing with 34 yards on the ground but also added 31 yards through the air. As for the Vikings Defense, they kept Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott uncomfortable all game long. Linebacker Jonathan Greenard recorded a sack, while Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and Defensive Tackle Javon Hargrave both combined for a sack in the game. Linebacker Blake Cashman led the team with 11 tackles in the contest.  Kicker Will Reichard was clutch once again, finishing 4-of-4 on extra points and 2-of-2 on field goals from 29 and 52 yards respectively. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: J.J. McCarthy taking another step in his maturation, the offensive line playing well tonight, and the Vikings Defense making Dak Prescott uncomfortable all night. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback J.J. McCarthy's press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Washington Commanders 31-0 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday.  The Vikings were determined to get back on track, and it showed. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy had his first 3 TD passing game of his career in route to the 31-0 victory. McCarthy ended the game completing 16-of-23 passing for 163 yards, 3 TD's and added 19 yards rushing on the ground. Running Back Aaron Jones Sr. led the running game with 14 carries for 76 yards, while Running Back Jordan Mason added 52 yards and a score. Wide Receiver Jordan Addison led the Vikings receiving game with 4 catches for 62 yards, but Tight End Josh Oliver added 2 touchdowns, and Tight End T.J. Hockenson added another. Kicker Will Reichard had another perfect day, converting a 45-yard field goal and 4 XP's. Defensively, the guys turned up the heat on Washington Quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota. Linebacker Blake Cashman led the defense with 10 tackles, while Defensive Tackle Jalen Redmond and Linebacker Eric Wilson each added a sack. Outside Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and Safety Harrison Smith both grabbed interceptions in the 3rd Quarter of the game, while Defensive Tackle Javon Hargrave forced and recovered a fumble in the 4th Quarter. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: J.J. McCarthy's comfort throwing today, Flores defense once again being aggressive to forced opponent mistakes, and the guys look ahead to give a quick preview of the Vikings upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback J.J. McCarthy's press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.