A tribute to Vaughn McClure, a seat in Notre Dame’s press box today. Mike McCarthy acknowledges that he replaced Ezekiel Elliott after two fumbles but says he knows that Elliott is still the team's top running back going forward. SVP pays tribute to legendary sportswriter, Sid Hartman (0:58), Thielen catches seventh TD of the season (0:17), Jefferson stretches to get ball across the goal line (0:26), Cousins throws three INTs in the first half (0:54), Fantasy Focus Football: Recapping Week 6, MNF Preview, Barnwell's NFL hot seat ratings: Who could get fired (or benched), plus fixes for each, QB Cousins: Won't finish season if INTs continue, Famed Minnesota columnist Hartman dies at 100, Mayfield, Cousins and Wentz and a Spider-Man meme of bad QB play, Vikings RB Cook (groin) ruled out vs. Many of them centered on the quarterback position. SPREAD -- Minnesota 7-3, Detroit 5-4-1, LAST MEETING -- Lions beat Vikings 14-7, Oct. 1, LAST WEEK -- Vikings beat Rams 24-7; Lions beat Bears 27-24, AP PRO32 RANKING -- Vikings No. Danielle Hunter had three of Minnesota's five sacks to spearhead a resurgence by the defense, and the Vikings sailed past Detroit 20-7 on Sunday to stick the Lions with their sixth straight loss. It followed a tribute from Notre Dame on Saturday. Kyler Murray praises his teammates after the Cardinals dominate the Cowboys 38-10 on Monday Night Football. He died last week at the age of 48. The Vikings could use a stout corner to complement Mike Hughes and Jeff Gladney. The Los Angeles Rams entered Sunday night's contest riding high, carrying a 4-1 record and forcing many to wonder if head coach and highly regarded offensive guru Sean McVay had his mojo back as a play-caller. Your Facebook name, photo & other personal information you make public on Facebook will appear with your comment, and may be used on ESPN's media platforms. STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES -- Lions have won three straight in series and nine of last 14. You have come to the Philippines Edition, for other ESPN editions, click here. https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/10/18/beautiful-touch-by-vikings-to-honor-memory-of-espns-vaughn-mcclure/, Budda Baker strikes for Arizona Cardinals, Watch: Kyler Murray to Christian Kirk for 80-yard TD, Watch: Ezekiel Elliott recreates the butt fumble, Watch: Patrick Mahomes with yet another incredible run, Watch: Packers' prez says Super Bowl could push back as far as 4 weeks, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Sources: Vikings' gameday virus tests negative. He was 100. Sitting at 2-3 and facing a litany of questions. Get a summary of the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings football game. By: Jack White, Vikings Wire. Lions are 37-38-2 on Thanksgiving, including 16-13 win over Minnesota last season. Fortunes can change in the blink of an eye during a National Football League season. Here's a look at how events have unfolded for the Titans and the NFL. Social media was quick to point out the similarly bad days that each QB had. Field, Mike, Stephania and Daniel get the latest injury updates, talk Week 5 rankings and give trade advice. Stephen A. Smith has a viral dance party with himself to celebrate the Cowboys' 38-10 loss to the Cardinals. The adage is no cheering in the press box. However, there was good reason to give the Minnesota Vikings a hand on Sunday as they paid tribute to ESPN’s Vaughn McClure before the game with the Atlanta Falcons. There are six individual teams that have as many victories as the entire NFC East. The game was out of hand, with Dallas down 38-10, so Mike McCarthy mercifully pulled Andy Dalton for the final two minutes Monday and inserted Ben DiNucci at QB for the Cowboys. Minnesota sports columnist and radio personality Sid Hartman, an old-school home team booster who once ran the NBA's Minneapolis Lakers and achieved nearly as much celebrity as some of the athletes he covered, died Sunday. Thank you, @Vikings, for honoring our guy. Defense delivers as Vikings sail past Lions 20-7. Kirk Cousins admitted his chances of finishing the season as the Vikings' starting quarterback will be slim if he keeps throwing so many interceptions. “He needs to perform. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Lions are 37-38-2 on Thanksgiving, including 16-13 win over Minnesota last season. But who else joins Burrow on our first edition of 2020 rookie rankings? ... Vikings DE Everson Griffen is tied for fourth in NFL with 10 sacks. Bowen: Matthew Stafford among favorite fantasy football draft targets. Get the latest Minnesota Vikings news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report What a nice tribute. Take Sunday Night Football as an example. The Bengals quarterback looks the part of a No. The adage is no cheering in the press box. Detroit has won past four Thanksgiving games after losing previous nine. This is beyond weak. The division collectively has been outscored by 184 points in six weeks. At a very young age, Kingsbury began drawing up plays on napkins and whiteboards, and he has been expanding on his ideas ever since. McClure covered the Falcons for ESPN. Falcons, Vikings announce that Ezra Cleveland will start at right guard, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL, This story is from ESPN.com's automated news wire. McClure used to cover Notre Dame football for the South Bend Tribune and the Tribune’s Irish Sports Report magazine from 1999-2004 and later for the Chicago Sun-Times. Plus, much more! Field, Matthew, Stephania and Daniel get the latest injury updates, recap a wild Week 5 and preview the remaining football for the week. One of these teams is going to win the division and earn a playoff spot. You have come to the Philippines Edition, for other ESPN editions, click here. In ESPN’s future power rankings, which projects the next three seasons for teams, the Vikings rank 12th overall, but first among NFC North teams. Danielle Hunter had three of Minnesota's five sacks to spearhead a resurgence by the defense, and the Vikings sailed past Detroit 20-7 on Sunday to stick the Lions with their sixth straight loss. Learn more. 12, VIKINGS OFFENSE -- OVERALL (5), RUSHING (8), PASSING (11), VIKINGS DEFENSE -- OVERALL (5), RUSHING (2), PASSING (11), LIONS OFFENSE -- OVERALL (16), RUSHING (28), PASSING (6), LIONS DEFENSE -- OVERALL (23), RUSHING (18), PASSING (20). ESPN's win probability model said the 4th-and-1 decision at the 2-minute warning was basically a wash. Fantasy Focus Football: Week 6 Preview, Who Needs To Be In Your Lineup? Vikings coach Mike Zimmer talks about Ezra Cleveland's play at guard in first NFL start, FiveThirtyEight says Vikings have 6% chance to make playoffs, Minnesota WR Justin Jefferson speaks to the Vikings' 1-5 start so far, The Vikings' 2020 first-round draft picks are looking like long-term starters, Vikings QB Kirk Cousins said rest of season will be about protecting the football, It'd be nice if the Vikings had a backup QB with upside, Vikings release statement on the passing of legendary sports writer Sid Hartman, Gallery: Vikings get destroyed by Falcons in Week 6, Vikings CB Mike Hughes doubtful to return vs. McClure covered the Falcons for ESPN. Mike Zimmer backed his decision to go for it on fourth down late in Sunday's loss to Seattle, saying he will always try to go for the win. Fantasy Focus Football: Week 6 Rankings, Latest NFL News, Fantasy Focus Football: MNF Recap, Key Waiver Wire Adds for Week 6, Vikings' Cook has adductor strain, source says, Vikings' Zimmer on 4th-down call: I'd do it again, Fantasy Focus Football: Week 5 Recap, Injury Updates, MNF/TNF Preview, Seahawks take lead on Vikings with 3 TDs in 1:53, Timeline of the NFL COVID-19 outbreak: How positive tests led to postponed games, Can the NFL really get through the season? Use a Facebook account to add a comment, subject to Facebook's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 113-175, 1475 YDS, 11 TD, 10 INT. Field, Matthew and Daniel discuss the Le’Veon Bell news, recap Tuesday Night Football and talk rankings for Week 6. DiNucci was drafted in the seventh round out of FCS power James Madison. It is awful bordering on shameful. The San Francisco 49ers. VIKINGS is a registered trademark of the Minnesota Vikings LLC. Falcons. ... Four-game Thanksgiving winning streak equals longest for Lions since winning six straight from 1950-55. Field, Matthew, Stephania and Daniel talk the rescheduled games impact on fantasy football and preview Week 6 matchups. ... Detroit QB Matthew Stafford has 2,219 yards passing and 15 TD passes on Thanksgiving, ranking No. Thank you, @Vikings, for honoring our guy. Field, Matthew, Stephania and Daniel talk the best performances from this week, update you on the latest injury news and preview MNF. Alex Smith joins Scott Van Pelt to talk about playing in an NFL game for the first time since his devastating leg injury in 2018. He was honored during the Fighting Irish’s 12-7 win over Louisville Saturday with an honorary spot in the press box and a photo. The first quarter of the season has produced a crush of protocol violations and positive test results, and an ongoing team outbreak. To round out the NFC North, the Packers rank 15th, the Lions rank 25th and the Bears rank 31st. ... Detroit RB Ameer Abdullah ran for 94 yards and TD in last meeting with Vikings. RECORD VS. This is first time Detroit will face same opponent on Thanksgiving in back-to-back years since Lions split two games with Chicago in 1979-80. Minnesota G Pat Elflein (2012-16) and Lions T … He died last week at the age of 48. What a nice tribute. NBA; ... a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. ... Minnesota's Adam Thielen is second in NFL with 916 yards receiving and second player in franchise history with at least 60 catches and 900 yards in team's first 10 games. Today on NFL Live, Laura Rutledge and the crew discuss which team will win the Le'Veon Bell sweepstakes. Christian Kirk beats the defensive back to the corner and into the end zone for the 6-yard touchdown. Prior to that, Minnesota won 22 of 25. However, there was good reason to give the Minnesota Vikings a hand on Sunday as they paid tribute to ESPN’s Vaughn McClure before the game with the Atlanta Falcons. It is beyond the NFC Least. Someone is always on the hot seat in the NFL, and 2020 is no different. Welcome to Vikings Wire's European Union Experience. Or at least, over the course of a given week. 4, Lions No. 1 overall draft pick. On the other sideline? Two Ezekiel Elliott fumbles and two Andy Dalton interceptions doom the Cowboys' offense in their first game without Dak Prescott. pic.twitter.com/mlfbYN5uwQ, — Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) October 18, 2020. 2 in league history in both stats. Why the 'virtual football bubble' is in jeopardy, Fantasy Focus Football: Week 5 Rankings, Trade Advice, NFL rookie rankings: Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson and lots of first-round offense, Supplemental Privacy Policy for Philippines. pic.twitter.com/7jzeFxPNYr, — Tim O'Malley (@timomalleyND) October 17, 2020, Sign up for the Touchdown Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Jameis Winston's pro day workout wasn't exceptional, but he confirmed he's worthy of being the top pick. The Minnesota Vikings have ruled out running back Dalvin Cook for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons with a groin injury. Ben DiNucci was the third-string QB for Dallas before Dak Prescott was lost for the season with the horrific ankle injury. Louis Riddick gives his key takeaways from the Cardinals' dominant win on the Cowboys' home turf. Who are the potential suitors for Bell? Wentz tried to rally but was undone by early struggles and his supporting cast. Please check your email for a confirmation. Here’s a snippet of what Seth Walder wrote about the Vikings: Minnesota is at a critical point at safety, with Harrison Smith still among the game’s elite but entering his ninth season, and Anthony Harris on the franchise tag. ESPN tabbed Minnesota as the 21st best team in the league, the same ranking that the outlet gave the Vikings the previous week. Ezekiel Elliott fumbles again for the turnover and a few plays later Kenyan Drake finds the end zone for the short touchdown. Several games have been moved because of the pandemic.