As Vikings QB Sam Darnold's dream season sputtered to a close Monday night in a playoff loss to the Rams, he now heads toward free agency with his future as unsettled as ever.

The Rams' defense mauled Sam Darnold, and Matthew Stafford was on target as L.A. moved on.

Empath O'Connell dismisses the idea he's soft or too sensitive as he sheds the old-school style of coaching.

The Vikings are considering elevating Daniel Jones to their backup QB behind Sam Darnold for the playoffs.

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores says he is planning on taking every interview request for a head coaching job.

Kevin O'Connell made clear Monday that he wants to continue as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach, even as his contract status has reportedly spurred interest from other NFL teams in acquiring his services via trade.

More than three decades have passed since an NFL regular-season game carried such high stakes.

The Vikings purchased roughly 1,900 tickets for Sunday's winner-take-all NFC North matchup against the Lions, then offered them to team-based stakeholders.

As he nears the end of one of his most productive seasons, Vikings RB Aaron Jones made it clear this week: He has found a new home and hopes to re-sign with the team when his contract expires this spring.

As quarterbacks toe the line between taking advantage of rules made to protect them and getting out of harm's way, defenders are left trying to navigate a sticky situation.

The Vikings "waited for a long time" for Sam Darnold to arrive in the postgame locker room Sunday, ultimately lifting him onto their shoulders and dousing him with water as they celebrated a season that has Minnesota on the cusp of the NFC's top seed.

Darnold's 35th TD pass is the third-most in a season by a Vikings quarterback.

After catching a touchdown pass in the first quarter Monday night, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson gave a shoutout to franchise legend Randy Moss, who announced Friday that he is being treated for cancer.

Minnesota's defense stifled Caleb Williams to secure seventh straight win.

Darnold was supposed to be a bridge to McCarthy, but he has revived his career ahead of 2025 free agency.

Addison adjusted on the fly to an underthrown pass by Darnold and ran it in for the score.

The Atlanta QB goes back to Minnesota on Sunday to play the Vikings, who are riding high with Sam Darnold.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from a July arrest.

Daniel Jones will begin his Vikings tenure on the practice squad, where he says he plans to learn the offense.

McCarthy is the future. Darnold has Minnesota in playoff contention. So why add the former Giants QB, and how will it affect the Vikings' depth chart?