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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores his sixth touchdown of the game, tying the NFL record for most rushing touchdowns in a game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Vikings banged-up defense sinks to new depths against Saints

By Guerry Smith Dec. 25, 2020 10:16 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) fumbles as he is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints sack leader Hendrickson, Vikings linebacker Davis out

Dec. 25, 2020 03:26 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) gets upended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Vikings' miscues have them on outside of playoffs, again

By Brian Hall Dec. 14, 2020 05:33 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady throws for 2 TDs, Buccaneers wear down Vikings 26-14

By Fred Goodall Dec. 13, 2020 04:30 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. celebrates after catching a 28-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Minnesota Vikings 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:30 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) runs down the field for a touchdown on a 75-yard pass play against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
The Latest: Pats' Newton hits rushing TDs milestone for QBs

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2020 12:35 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) bobbles a catch in the end zone as Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill (24) defends the play during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Vikings place CB Hill on IR, long snapper on COVID list

Nov. 10, 2020 06:52 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings hurting at CB vs. Packers, who rule out RB Jones

By Dave Campbell Oct. 30, 2020 02:54 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs a route against Indianapolis Colts safety Khari Willis (37) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. Vikings rookie Justin Jefferson isn't used to losing, coming from LSU, but the first two games of his NFL career have been decisive defeats. The struggling Vikings need their first-round draft pick wide receiver to develop quickly in a season that's already on the brink. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Struggling Vikings need rookie WR Jefferson to develop fast

By Dave Campbell Sep. 24, 2020 09:01 PM EDT

Broncos once again lean on defense as offense builds rapport

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 06:13 PM EDT
DENVER BRONCOS (7-9) New faces: OC Pat Shurmur, WR Jerry Jeudy, DL Jurrell Casey, CB A.J. Bouye, RG Graham Glasgow, RB Melvin Gordon, ILB...

Denver Broncos linebackers Josey Jewell, right, and Joe Jones (43) take part in drills during an NFL football practice in empty Empower Field at Mile High, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos cut ties with their leading tackler Todd Davis

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 04, 2020 11:27 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad takes part in drills during an NFL football practice Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at the team's headquarter in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Injury-riddled Broncos lose rookie Justin Strnad for year

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 24, 2020 02:57 PM EDT

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson, center, joins teammates to takes part in drills during an NFL football training practice Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Versatile Wilkinson shearing locks, protecting Drew Lock

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 21, 2020 04:24 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller takes part in drills during an NFL football practice at the team's headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Miller, Gordon, Davis among rash of injuries at Broncos camp

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 20, 2020 03:00 PM EDT

Denver Broncos place franchise tag on safety Justin Simmons

Arnie Stapleton Mar. 13, 2020 10:09 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) — The Denver Broncos placed the franchise tag on safety Justin Simmons on Friday and also picked up the 2020 contract options on star...

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass under pressure from Oakland Raiders defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019. file photo, Denver Broncos offensive tackle Jake Rodgers (69) looks to block an Arizona Cardinals player during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Denver. The Denver Broncos could be relying on a jumbled offensive line this weekend in the regular season finale against Oakland. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos can end Oakland's run as an NFL city with win Sunday

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 26, 2019 04:48 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is brought down by Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris, bottom, and linebacker Von Miller (58), during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Broncos hopeful after longest playoff drought for SB champ

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 25, 2019 06:40 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio looks over his play chart during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Locked in: Solid praise for Broncos rookie quarterback

By Pat Graham Dec. 23, 2019 06:14 PM EST

Lions-Broncos Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 01:37 PM EST
DETROIT (3-10-1) AT DENVER (5-9) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE -- Broncos by 7 RECORD VS....