Vikings still finding value and fun in winning down the stretch despite being out of contention
After the Minnesota Vikings lost their fourth straight game and were shut out for the first time in 18 years, coach Kevin O'Connell simplified the game plan for the offense — and the focus for the entire team as the calendar turned to December. The one-week-at-a-time approach — a football coaching classic — has worked well with the Vikings, who have won four consecutive games to bring their record back to .500 at 8-8. Minnesota's 23-10 victory over Detroit on Thursday, which eliminated the Lions from contention, carried plenty of that — from Harrison Smith spearheading the defense in a six-turnover, five-sack performance, to Jordan Addison racing around the right end for a 65-yard touchdown run, to Will Reichard setting the franchise season record with 11 field goals of 50-plus yards.
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Pacers sign Micah Potter, waive Garrison Mathews due to center injuries
The Pacers signed Micah Potter and waived Garrison Mathews thanks to injuries to centers Isaiah Jackson and Tony Bradley.
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Matthew Stafford's eye-popping numbers vs. the blitz are bad news for the Falcons
Matthew Stafford has been far and away the best quarterback against the blitz this season and he could be in for a great game against the Falcons.
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