KRIS BOYD NEWS

Three tackles Sunday Boyd had three total tackles in Sunday's overtime loss at Cincinnati.

Impact Boyd played just eight snaps on defense in his reserve role in the secondary. Boyd emerged as a starter last season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in December. He could have a larger role if Bashaud Breeland continues to struggle in pass coverage.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Despite being his own worst critic, Vikings' Kris Boyd moves ahead of Cameron Dantzler at cornerback The analytics site Pro Football Focus produces ratings for every NFL player, but Vikings reserve cornerback Kris Boyd seems to have his own...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Moving up depth chart Boyd started at cornerback opposite Bashaud Breeland with Patrick Peterson sitting out in Saturday's preseason loss to Indianapolis. He has been playing better than Cameron Dantzl...

Impact Boyd emerged as a starter last season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in December. It's unlikely he'll be a starter when the regular season begins, but he could get significant playing time off the bench.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Longtime star Patrick Peterson dispensing plenty of advice to Vikings' many young cornerbacks Cornerback Kris Boyd is perhaps the biggest cutup on the Vikings. So when longtime star cornerback Patrick Peterson joined the team this yea...

AUGUST 8, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Buoyed by experienced 'D,' Zimmer exudes unfamiliar optimism

Minnesota's Mike Zimmer has long defended his ability and willingness to adapt strategies to match shifts in styles and trends around the NFL

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings enjoy experience boost with Patrick Peterson arrival

The Minnesota Vikings had interest in Patrick Peterson when free agency began

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still kicking? "We'll see." Vikes keep Bailey for time being

The Minnesota Vikings have kept kicker Dan Bailey for now

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings show some confidence in Dan Bailey by releasing practice-squad player but they’re working out kickers; Kris Boyd to IR The Vikings on Tuesday gave struggling kicker Dan Bailey at least somewhat of a vote of confidence. The Vikings released kicker Tristan Vizc...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Vikings show confidence in Dan Bailey by releasing Tristan Vizcaino off practice squad, place Kris Boyd on IR The Vikings on Tuesday gave struggling kicker Dan Bailey an apparent vote of confidence. The Vikings released kicker Tristan Vizcaino off th...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Goes to IR Boyd (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Boyd started four of the past five games for Minnesota. He'll be shut down for the rest of the regular season after posting 34 tackles, two pass breakups and a forced fumble over 10 games this year. His absence will open the door for Harrison Hand, Mark Fields and Chris Jones to compete for Boyd's starting gig.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Smith leaves Washington's game with right leg issue

Alex Smith left Washington’s game against the San Francisco 49ers with soreness and tightness in his right leg, which he broke in two places in November 2018, sidelining him for ne...

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brady throws for 2 TDs, Buccaneers wear down Vikings 26-14

Tom Brady threw for 196 yards and two touchdown in helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolster their playoff hopes with a 26-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings injury updates: T Brian O’Neill questionable to return, CB Kris Boyd downgraded to out The Minnesota Vikings have ruled RT Brian O’Neill as questionable to return and CB Kris Boyd as out.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Gets hurt Sunday Boyd (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Boyd was forced to leave the game in the first quarter. As long as Boyd is sidelined, Harrison Hand and Chris Jones could be in line to see an uptick in snaps.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs, Vikings begin stretch run with playoff implications

Bruce Arians finds it laughable that anyone would suggest his Tampa Bay Buccaneers are entering an easy portion of their schedule in a four-game stretch with playoff implications t...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jefferson's rookie season stacks up with the best, even Moss

Hall of Famer Randy Moss splashed on the scene in 1998 for the Minnesota Vikings with one of the best seasons ever for a rookie receiver, setting a new standard for how rookies wou...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mistakes abound as Jaguars collapse again in 27-24 OT loss

When linebacker Joe Schobert returned an interception 43 yards for a touchdown on the first play of the second half the Jacksonville Jaguars had their biggest lead of the season at...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings outlast error-prone Jags 27-24 on Bailey's OT kick

Dan Bailey kicked a 23-yard field goal with 1:49 left in overtime that lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 victory over Jacksonville

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' timely defensive stops keep playoff hopes alive

The offense had done its part to keep the Minnesota Vikings' faint playoff hopes alive

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Learning Vikings defense takes another lesson in defeat

For the sixth time in the last eight games the Minnesota Vikings had their under-construction defense on the field down the stretch with the opportunity to seal a victory

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' Kris Boyd has a day to forget with back-to-back penalties, dropped interception Kris Boyd made a huge mistake to draw a penalty on a fake punt in the second quarter that would have extended a Vikings drive.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Early mistakes by uneven Vikings too costly to overcome

The Minnesota Vikings stumbled through the first half, an uneven and undisciplined performance that was a little unlucky, too

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Streak stop: Dalton's 3 TDs lift Cowboys past Vikings 31-28

Andy Dalton returned from a two-game absence to throw three touchdown passes for Dallas

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings turn to young cornerback Kris Boyd, and he steps up Vikings cornerback Kris Boyd had about 10 seconds to get his head into the game last Sunday against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium....

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Fading Bears look to stop skid against resurgent Vikings

The Chicago Bears are piling up losses, looking more like a team fading from contention in the NFC North than one poised to make a run at the division

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS