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Nabs sixth interception of season Murphy registered three tackles (one solo) and one interception in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Falcons.

Impact Murphy was responsible for the Vikings' second interception off former teammate Kirk Cousins on Sunday. Murphy picked off a pass intended for Kyle Pitts midway through the fourth quarter, which led to a 15-yard rushing touchdown from Aaron Jones seven plays later. Murphy is up to 61 tackles (47 solo), one forced fumble and 12 pass defenses (including a career-high six interceptions) across 13 regular-season games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Byron Murphy Jr. making important plays for Vikings … and raising his price tag Murphy has been one of the league’s top cornerbacks in 2024, and he’ll be getting paid for it when the season ends.

2 DAYS AGO • STARTRIBUNE.COM

QB Kirk Cousins remains in a slump as the Vikings spoil his homecoming with 2 interceptions

The Atlanta Falcons remain in a spiral

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Byron Murphy Jr. Talks About His One-Handed Interception, His Breakout Season So Far and More Minnesota Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. addressed the media following the Week 14 win over the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium.

3 DAYS AGO • VIKINGS.COM

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21

Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 for their sixth straig...

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings seek 6th straight win as struggling old friend Kirk Cousins arrives with the Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings have won five straight games to improve to 10-2 and host Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons this week

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings defense has had a big boost this season from the indefatigable Jonathan Greenard

Jonathan Greenard has made a major impact on Minnesota's defense in his first season with the team after the Vikings made him a priority in free agency

DECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore sustains hamstring injury vs. Cardinals; Byron Murphy Jr. gets revenge Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore exited in the first half because of a left hamstring strain, providing opportunities for defensive backs...

DECEMBER 2 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Kyler Murray's late mistakes contribute to Cardinals' blown lead in loss to Vikings

The Arizona Cardinals had the Minnesota Vikings on the ropes due to the outstanding play of quarterback Kyler Murray

DECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Byron Murphy Jr. Talks About Beating His Former Team on Sunday and More Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. addressed the media following the Week 13 win on Sunday over the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Ban...

DECEMBER 1 • VIKINGS.COM

Byron Murphy Jr. Joins Ben Leber To Break Down Vikings Win Over His Former Team Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. joined Ben Leber on the field at U.S. Bank Stadium to break down Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 1 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings win 5th straight, rallying past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold's TD pass with 1:13 left

Sam Darnold’s second touchdown pass of the second half went to Aaron Jones for Minnesota’s first lead with 1:13 left, and the Vikings rallied from 13 points down to beat the Arizon...

DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Byron Murphy, Jr., Bringing Arizona & Minnesota Influences to Reunion Game with Cardinals Minnesota Vikings Latest News

NOVEMBER 27 • VIKINGS.COM

Records eight stops in win Murphy finished with eight tackles (five solo), including two tackles for losses, in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Bears.

Impact The slot cornerback also played on 99 percent of the defensive snaps, the eighth game in a row in which he's played on more than 90 percent of the defensive snaps. Murphy has 53 tackles (42 solo), eight pass breakups, including four interceptions, and a forced fumble in 2024.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Levis' 21-Yard Pass to Ridley Comes With Byron Murphy Jr. in Tight Coverage | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans' wide receiver Calvin Ridley comes down with a 21-yard reception from Titans' quarterback Will Levis amidst major contact f...

NOVEMBER 17 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Byron Murphy Jr. Mic'd Up During Sunday's Win Over The Jaguars Minnesota Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. was mic'd up during the Vikings' 12-7 Week 10 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday.

NOVEMBER 14 • VIKINGS.COM

Nabs another pick in Week 10 Murphy recorded one solo tackle and one interception in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Murphy has now nabbed a pick in each of the Vikings' last three games, intercepting Mac Jones in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win. The second-year Viking is currently on pace for his best season in Minnesota, having recorded 40 total tackles and eight passes defended, including four interceptions, through nine appearances this season. He's expected to continue starting alongside Shaquill Griffin and Stephon Gilmore as part of the Vikings' top cornerback trio in Week 11's matchup against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Intercepts pass in win Murphy recorded four solo tackles, an interception and a pass breakup in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts.

Impact The cornerback also played on all 49 defensive snaps. Murphy has 39 tackles (33 solo), seven passes defensed, three interceptions and a forced fumble in 2024.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

HUGE Interception by Byron Murphy Jr. 🔥 | 📺: NBC

NOVEMBER 4 • YOUTUBE

Byron Murphy Jr.: We Need To Correct The Small Things and Focus On Details | Vikings at Rams

OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE

INTERCEPTED BY BYRON MURPHY JR. 🙌 | 📺: TNF On Prime Video

OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Snags pick versus Packers Murphy logged seven tackles (five solo), two pass deflections and an interception in the Vikings' 31-29 win Sunday versus the Packers.

Impact Murphy was one of the three Minnesota defenders to intercept Jordan Love during Sunday's victory. The 2019 second-round pick has now recorded 24 tackles (19 solo) and an interception throughout the first four games of the season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Murphy, Jr., & Kamu Grugier-Hill Part of Vikings Takeaways Turnaround Minnesota Vikings Latest News

SEPTEMBER 30 • VIKINGS.COM

The Vikings' defense shines in their opener to Flores' satisfaction after an offseason restocking

The Minnesota Vikings' defense delivered a dominant performance in the season-opening 28-6 win over the New York Giants

SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive in win Murphy tallied nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 28-6 win over the Giants.

Impact Murphy was just shy of notching double-digit tackles for the second time in his career. The Washington product had his 2023 campaign end early due to a Grade 3 MCL sprain, but he showed no ill effects Week 1 in helping hold the Giants' offense to just six points.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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QB Kirk Cousins remains in a slump as the Vikings spoil his homecoming with 2 interceptions

Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21

Vikings seek 6th straight win as struggling old friend Kirk Cousins arrives with the Falcons

Vikings defense has had a big boost this season from the indefatigable Jonathan Greenard

Kyler Murray's late mistakes contribute to Cardinals' blown lead in loss to Vikings

Vikings win 5th straight, rallying past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold's TD pass with 1:13 left

The Vikings' defense shines in their opener to Flores' satisfaction after an offseason restocking