EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings' charter plane experienced mechanical issues shortly after takeoff Saturday afternoon and returned to Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, a team spokesman confirmed. Players, coaches and staff planned to board a second plane later Saturday afternoon, or early evening, and arrive Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey, ahead of their game Sunday afternoon against the New York Giants.
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Eleven weeks ago, an eternity in an NFL season, the Green Bay Packers slayed one of their demons from 2024. They beat the Detroit Lions to open the regular season -- an important victory, not only because it was the season opener but also because it came against an NFC North team they could not beat last season. After a year in which they won one measly division game -- needing a blocked field goal on the final play to top the Chicago Bears -- they matched their 2024 NFC North win total in Week 1.
For decades, Monday Night Football has been the signature finale to each week of the NFL season. As the dust settles from Sunday's games, two teams are placed in the primetime spotlight to battle under the bright lights. The 2025 Monday Night Football (MNF) schedule is packed with high-stakes matchups, playoff hopefuls, and division rivals, all designed to keep fans glued to their screens until the last whistle.