Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. OK. Chris joined the Pioneer Press in 2013 to cover the Vikings. D.Cook up the middle for 5 yards TOUCHDOWN. This week, the look is going to be extremely quick. By continuing to use the site, you accept our. After a rough start to the season, the Vikings’ offense looked much better in last Sunday’s 31-30 loss to the Tennessee Titans.

But they will get back starting cornerback Cameron Dantzler (rib) after two missed games. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and Associated Press is strictly prohibited. More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP-NFL. This time, Vikings give ball to Mike Boone on fourth down. Usually we kick off the weekly coverage of the upcoming game by taking a quick look at the history between the Vikings and their opponents. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS.

The Vikings are 30th in the NFL in total defense, and on Sunday they will be without three injured starters: cornerback Mike Hughes (neck), defensive end Danielle Hunter (injured reserve) and linebacker Anthony Barr (out for the season). A.Mattison right guard for 4 yards TOUCHDOWN. In the running (game) Although the Vikings fell 31-30, they were able to utilize the run game to the …

Minnesota's Harrison Smith was ejected from the game for a leaping helmet-to-helmet hit on Houston's Jordan Akins late in the first half. Those teams are a combined 8-1.

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Minnesota Vikings lead series 5-0-0 To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. He didn’t make it, either. See our full terms of use D.Watson pass deep left to W.Fuller for 24 yards TOUCHDOWN. (The Rams defense scored two touchdowns and the Rams ran only 41 offensive plays.).

Houston's defense got a stop and Will Fuller made an acrobatic one-handed catch on fourth down for what was initially ruled a touchdown with 1:12 left. So let's take a look at the very brief history between the two thanks to Pro Football Reference: Total games between the Vikings and Texans (including playoffs): 3, All-Time Record: Vikings, 3-0 (no playoff meetings), Total Vikings Points Scored, Head-to-Head: 85 (28.3 points/game), Total Texans Points Scored, Head-to-Head: 55 (18.3 points/game), Longest Vikings Winning Streak Against Texans: 3 (10 October 2004 - Present), Longest Texans Winning Streak Against Vikings: N/A, Most Recent Vikings Home Win In Series: 2 November 2008 (Final score 28-21), Most Recent Texans Road Win In Series: N/A, Biggest Vikings Home Win In Series: 7 points, 2 November 2008 (Final score 28-21). Once again, rookie Justin Jefferson lone bright spot for skidding Vikings, Anoka County sheriff investigating death of St. Paul man found in wildlife area, Twin Cities could see record snowfall Tuesday, with up to 5 inches possible, 20 employees now test positive for coronavirus after three-day Salvation Army retreat, As Minnesota’s COVID-19 outbreak surges, don’t expect big changes to coronavirus restrictions, Judge denies Afton’s motion for new trial in Afton House Inn case, Peter Frampton bashes Fargo deputy mayor for anti-mask comments, Bob Sansevere: Kirk Cousins needs to lead or get out of the way, This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Las Vegas certainly seems to think so. Can the Vikings remain perfect against the Texans when they take the field at US Bank Stadium on Sunday at noon? He was a longtime NBA writer with the Akron Beacon Journal, Rocky Mountain News and AOL FanHouse.

A 15-yard run by Cook gave the Vikings a first down at the 4, but he was shaken up on the play and went to the sideline.

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This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The Vikings are currently a 6.5-point favorite with a -270 money line. Sunday will mark the first time Brock Osweiler has faced the Vikings in his young career. HOUSTON (AP) In a battle between winless teams that made the playoffs last year, one was going to emerge thinking it could turn its season around and the other was going to end up even more desperate. The Vikings visit Seattle next Sunday night.

''You have to string wins together,'' Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said. The two teams have met each other 14 times, with the Minnesota Vikings winning 9 games and the Tennessee Titans winning 5 games.

Unbelievable! Minnesota Vikings lead series 9-5-0 Mattison ran untouched for a 4-yard touchdown to extend the lead to 31-16 with 10:50 to go. My, how times have changed. As you comment, please be respectful of other commenters and other viewpoints. Once again, rookie Justin Jefferson lone bright spot for skidding Vikings. Houston's NFL-worst run defense continued to struggle, giving up 162 yards …

The Vikings never have lost to the Texans since they entered the NFL in 2002, going 4-0 in the series. Vikings rookie Justin Jefferson on 1-5 start: ‘I just want our swagger back’

Certainly nice to get a win and get headed in the right direction.

The testing problems came after the Vikings had to close their facility on Tuesday and Wednesday after the Titans reported multiple positive tests for the coronavirus, including players who played in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium last Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings: Third quarter recap and fourth quarter discussion. Dalvin Cook rushed for a career-high 181 yards, and rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson caught seven passes for 175 yards. Adam Thielen had eight receptions for 114 yards and a TD for the Vikings, and rookie Justin Jefferson had four catches for 103 yards, his second straight 100-yard receiving game.

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Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson has thrown for 792 yards and four touchdowns in three games but has three interceptions. The Texans opened the third quarter with a 73-yard drive capped by a 24-yard TD reception by Fuller that cut the lead to 17-13.

''This is terrible, it's brutal,'' defensive end J.J. Watt said. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/gamecenter_previews. Watson threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns and Fuller had 108 yards receiving and a touchdown before he was unable to corral the last ball thrown to him. K.Cousins pass short middle to A.Thielen for 9 yards TOUCHDOWN. ''There's really no way out of it other than that. Thielen's 9-yard catch with 41 seconds left in the third quarter made it 24-16. Cook's first touchdown on a 5-yard run gave the Vikings a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. section: | slug: | sport: football | route: gametracker | But each week is its own entity and we've got to be able to string some together for it to mean something and that's what's up ahead for us.''. As you can see, the Texans have never defeated the Vikings. Since the current scheduling formula pits teams from opposite conferences against each other every four years, these two teams have faced off only three times.

Houston's NFL-worst run defense continued to struggle, giving up 162 yards as the Texans dropped to 0-4 for the first time since 2008. The Vikings won the last meeting 31-13 at home in 2016, and their last game in Houston was a 23-6 victory in 2012.

The Texans have struggled running the ball, averaging just 66 yards per game.Related Articles Akins suffered a concussion on the play but held onto the ball for a 26-yard reception. - Is it Time to Start Over? D.Bailey extra point is GOOD Center-A.Cutting Holder-B.Colquitt.

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Minnesota added a 31-yard field goal to make it 10-0 and a field goal by Houston midway through the second quarter cut the lead to a touchdown. The Texans welcomed fans on Sunday in a limited capacity after not allowing any at their home opener two weeks ago.

The Vikes lose 40-23 and it "wasn’t even that close. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The defense, though, remains a significant concern. DeAndre Carter fumbled a punt return later in the quarter and it was recovered by the Vikings.