Cris Carter
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Kansas City, Mo. The Super Bowl matchup features the most accomplished quarterback ever to play the game who is still thriving at age 43 in Brady against the young gun who is rewriting record books at age 25. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Chiefs aim to repeat as Super Bowl champs against Buccaneers

By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 12:15 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Mabin (34) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Rodgers, Packers eye top seed; Bears try to reach playoffs

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 31, 2020 05:13 PM EST

Packers seek top seed in NFC, Bears try to make playoffs

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:33 PM EST
GREEN BAY (12-3) at CHICAGO (8-7) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Packers by 51/2 RECORD...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:14 PM EST
Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. ...

Vikings rising as Jaguars visit with 10-game losing streak

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 12:49 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE (1-10) at MINNESOTA (5-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE — Vikings by 9 1/2 ...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen is congratulated by teammate Dakota Dozier (78) after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Vikings could be without the touchdown prowess of Thielen

By Brian Hall Nov. 25, 2020 05:56 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Learning Vikings defense takes another lesson in defeat

By Dave Campbell Nov. 23, 2020 06:24 PM EST

Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki celebrates after running for a 50-yard interception return touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
NFL Today, Week 11

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2020 09:17 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) catches a 2-yard touchdown pass ahead of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
The Latest: Cowboys win, NFC East teams all have 3 wins

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2020 12:55 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates after scoring his first NFL touchdown in the third quarter of a football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Anthony Souffle/Star Tribune via AP)
Hall of Famer Donnie Shell works on growing relationships

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2020 11:45 AM EDT

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)
Justin time: Vikings have full trust in rookie WR Jefferson

By Dave Campbell Oct. 05, 2020 08:25 PM EDT

'Peyton's Places' to return to ESPN+ for 2nd season

May. 20, 2020 11:40 AM EDT
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — “Peyton's Places,” an Emmy-nominated ESPN series in which Peyton Manning takes a lighthearted look at the history of the NFL, will return...

In a photo provided by Project Isaiah, Detroit Health Department worker helps to distribute packaged food as part of the Project Isaiah relief efforts bringing thousands of packaged meals to COVID-positive Detroit residents, Friday, May 1, 2020. (Project Isaiah via AP)
Pro Football Hall of Fame teams with Project Isaiah

May. 06, 2020 02:27 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 1990, file photo, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chris Doleman (56) brings down Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon for a safety during preseason NFL football action in Minneapolis. Hall of Fame defensive end Doleman, who became one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. He was 58. The Vikings and Pro Football Hall of Fame president and CEO David Baker offered their condolences in separate statements late Tuesday night, Jan. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Hall of Fame DE Doleman dies at age 58

By Dave Campbell Jan. 29, 2020 02:30 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 1982, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana (16) sneaks across the goal line for the 49ers first score in the first quarter of Super Bowl XVI at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich. A pair of Super Bowl winning teams that launched dynasties in San Francisco and New England highlighted the list of the NFL's greatest teams, numbers 31-100. Coming in at No. 31 was the 1981 San Francisco 49ers led by coach Bill Walsh and quarterback Joe Montana. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine, File)
NFL reveals top teams, Nos. 31-100

By Josh Dubow Nov. 08, 2019 10:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 1994, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) runs for short yardage against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVIII action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFL became a truly booming business in the 1990s, with multi-billion-dollar TV contracts, expansion to 30 teams, and a late-decade wave of new stadiums. Players began to pick up a bigger share of the wealth, with the dawn of unrestricted free agency. The results on the field were largely dominated by the NFC, with Smith and the Cowboys, Steve Young and the San Francisco 49ers, and Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers enjoying the most success. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan, File)
NFL at 100: Cowboys took control in the '90s as sport grew

By Dave Campbell Nov. 08, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Fox Sports fires Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter

By Joe Reedy Nov. 07, 2019 04:29 PM EST
Fox Sports has fired Cris Carter after three years at the network. Fox Sports issued a statement Thursday saying Carter was no longer at...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs with the ball as Chicago Bears strong safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) tugs on Diggs' jersey during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. The Bears won 16-6. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Vikings WR Diggs ‘trying to work through’ dissatisfaction

By Dave Campbell Oct. 03, 2019 03:31 PM EDT

Vikings add former tight end Steve Jordan to Ring of Honor

Jun. 12, 2019 06:35 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will make former tight end Steve Jordan the 25th member of their Ring of Honor this season. The ceremony will...