NFL will not mediate in Tua's potential return

As NFL officials touted a record low of preseason concussions Friday, they pledged that the league won't impose an outcome for its most notable concussion patient.


New NFL kickoff rules: Have they increased return rates and player safety so far?

Here's what we've learned after seeing the dramatic new special teams rules in action for a month.


'I believe in them': Sam Darnold, Vikings offense earning Kevin O'Connell's trust

With the game on the line Sunday, O'Connell didn't hesitate to let the offense go for the win.


Vikings' Sam Darnold lights up Packers for 3 first-half TDs

Darnold continued his hot start to the season as the Vikings' starting quarterback.


Jefferson 'not tripping' on Pack CB's head games

The Vikings' Justin Jefferson says he won't let the Packers' Jaire Alexander get inside his head on Sunday.


Jones eyes Lambeau stands after leap to Vikings

Aaron Jones, who made the Lambeau Leap numerous times while playing for the Packers, is ready to make his first attempt as a member of the Vikings.


Vikes' Jefferson 'for sure' playing against Texans

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson said Thursday that he's "for sure" playing against the Texans despite sustaining a quadriceps contusion in Week 2.


Jefferson not worried after injuring quad in win

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson is not expecting to miss any games after leaving the team's 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers because of a bruised right quadriceps.


Sam Darnold hits Justin Jefferson for electric 97-yard Vikings TD

Throwing from his own end zone, Darnold connected with Jefferson, who took it to the house.