Vikings will be without two top cornerbacks vs. Titans

Eden Prairie's Downing goes from driving NFL coaches to becoming one

This is Todd Downing's 20th NFL season. He's 40 years old. The former Eden Prairie quarterback has been grinding away half a lifetime since entering the league as essentially an airport chauffeur for the family of Vikings owner Red McCombs.

Kubiak takes blame for Cousins' poor play: 'The kid had no place to go'

Count Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak among those accepting a chunk of the blame for Kirk Cousins' awful play during the Vikings' 0-2 start this season.

Mailbag: When will the Vikings win a game? Just what did they expect?

An 0-2 start while allowing the second-most points in the NFL is as bad as it gets. The opening gamesw have left Vikings fans with a lot of questions.

Vikings-Titans guide: Statistics, social media, previews and more

Here's where you can get statistics, TV information and more to follow the Sunday's game between the Vikings and Titans at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings' changing defense

Injuries to linebacker Anthony Barr and in the defensive backfield have further shuffled the lineup, bringing in four new starters

Role to fill: Vikings turn to Wilson at linebacker in Barr's absence

Coaches are pulling strings this week on a Vikings defense now without its primary blitzer and one of its top communicators. Eric Wilson will get an expanded role.

Vikings rule starting CBs Hughes, Dantzler out vs. Titans

The struggling Minnesota Vikings defense will be further depleted this weekend, with two more starters sidelined by injuries.

Vic Beasley Jr. healthy, set for Titans debut vs. Vikings

Outside linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. appears ready for his long-awaited debut with the Tennessee Titans.

The Latest: Families of Ravens players may go to Chiefs game

Would a lopsided loss mean Vikings' worst three-game start ever?

A win over the Titans would go a long way toward getting back on track. But a loss? At least through three games, it would put the 2020 Vikings in very unflattering company.

Vikings signing veteran linebacker Todd Davis to one-year deal

After losing linebacker Anthony Barr to a season-ending pectoral injury, the Vikings are signing a veteran with plenty of starting experience.

Saints' Thomas out, Packers' Adams doubtful for Sunday

Both the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints will likely be missing their star receivers for their Sunday night matchup.

Reality check: Jags look like many expected in lopsided loss

This is what the Jacksonville Jaguars were expected to look like in 2020.

Fitzpatrick keeps his job as Dolphins QB for another week

Ryan Fitzpatrick emerged early Friday from the Miami Dolphins' first victorious locker room of the year wearing a tropical print shirt adorned with purple pineapples as a complement to his beachcomber beard.

Brotherly love; Watts embracing unique family reunion

Mark Craig's Week 3 picks against the spread

Only two underdogs won last week. The guess here is five will win this week, including the Packers and one other you may see as a big surprise.

Struggling Vikings need rookie WR Jefferson to develop fast

Justin Jefferson is not used to losing, coming from college powerhouse LSU.

Thielen Foundation to provide help organizations hit hard by COVID-19, riot damage

The Thielen Foundation announced Thursday it will provide more than $75,000 in cash and equipment to Cooper High School in New Hope, the Northside Impact Fund and Urban Ventures

Fitzpatrick handles Jaguars again, this time with Dolphins

Ryan Fitzpatrick handles the Jacksonville Jaguars as well as anyone in the NFL.

Saints need better Brees vs. Rodgers, potent Packers

Unless Drew Brees musters his first vintage performance of 2020, the Saints could struggle to keep up with Aaron Rodgers and the recently potent Packers.

Gambler? McCarthy sees 'aggressive' 1st impression in Dallas

Mike McCarthy watched as a kid when the customers in the bar his dad owned would lose money on the two poker machines.

Matchup of unbeatens in Buffalo, of all places

Cousins: 'The urgency's there' to solve Vikings' offensive problems

By many metrics, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had the worst game of his NFL career on Sunday against the Colts. Now he's trying to "get this bad taste out of our mouths."

Packers' defense seeking to avoid 'roller coaster moments'