December 31, 2021 Vikings lose Cousins to COVID list before game vs. Packers The Minnesota Vikings placed quarterback Kirk Cousins on the COVID-19 reserve list on Friday, two days before their most important game of the season at Green Bay.
December 27, 2021 Vikings' Justin Jefferson critical of team after loss to Rams: 'We came out way too slow' Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson broke Odell Beckham Jr.’s record for most receiving yards in a player’s first two seasons in the league, but it was his critical comments after the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday that stood out the most.
December 26, 2021 Punt return TD lifts Rams past Vikings to get playoff spot Brandon Powell returned a punt 61 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to lift Los Angeles into the playoffs as the Rams pulled out a 30-23 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
December 21, 2021 Vikings' Mike Zimmer criticizes Bears' final second touchdown: 'It didn’t matter at that point' Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is not a fan of Soldier Field.
December 21, 2021 Cousins throws for 2 touchdowns as Vikings beat Bears 17-9 The Minnesota Vikings have little margin for error and plenty of room to improve as they try to secure a playoff spot.
December 18, 2021 Vikings cut starter Bashaud Breeland after practice incident: report The Minnesota Vikings cut cornerback Bashaud Breeland on Saturday after he reportedly got into a verbal altercation with coaches at practice.
December 15, 2021 Browns' Baker Mayfield, Kevin Stefanski test positive amid outbreak, 7 NFL teams in enhanced COVID protocols The NFL has seen more than 70 players added to the reserve/COVID-19 list in just two days but the outbreak continues to worsen with Cleveland adding Baker Mayfield and Kevin Stefanski to the list.
December 14, 2021 Vikings' Justin Jefferson rips Odell Beckham Jr. doubters following Monday night performance: 'CLOWNS' Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson knew that Odell Beckham Jr. wasn’t the issue in Cleveland.
December 10, 2021 It's Groundhog Day again as Steelers' uneven season rolls on Mike Tomlin keeps throwing bodies at the problem. Buddy Johnson. Marcus Allen. John Leglue. Rashaad Coward. Ray-Ray McCloud.
December 10, 2021 Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger on Chase Claypool's costly celebration: 'That's the coach’s job, not mine' Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool, who came under scrutiny earlier this season for remarks he made about team practices, on Thursday was in the hot seat again for an inopportune celebration as the clock winded down in the Steelers 36-28 loss against the Minnesota Vikings.