LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React to Carlson’s Misses, 29-29 Tie
It was a mixed bag of emotions after Sunday’s 29-29 tie with the Green Bay Packers — a game that could have been lost or win on several different plays. “In some ways I’m ticked off that we didn’t win...
View ArticleREPORTS: Vikings to Waive K Daniel Carlson, Sign Dan Bailey
The Minnesota Vikings have taken immediate steps to address the kicking issues that plagued them in Sunday’s tie versus the Green Bay Packers. Rookie kicker Daniel Carlson, who missed three field goals...
View ArticleSECOND LOOK: Thielen’s “Late Hands,” Diggs’ Route-Running Helped Send Game to OT
Down by eight points in the final minute of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings were 22 yards from the end zone, needing a touchdown and two-point conversion to tie. With...
View ArticleVikings Bring Back Former DT Tom Johnson, Sign Dan Bailey and Waive Stacy Coley
After four strong seasons in Minnesota, Tom Johnson departed for the Seattle Seahawks in free agency. After just two weeks of the NFL regular season, he’s coming back to the Vikings, according to NFL...
View ArticleBRING THE BEAT IN: Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com
Courtney Cronin, Minnesota Vikings beat writer for ESPN.com, joined Sam Ekstrom to discuss the challenges of a one-person beat, her early morning writing habits and the rite of passage of getting good...
View ArticleTHE MINNESOTA LINE: Jimmy Butler Trade Destination Odds & Week 3 Picks
Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom discuss a rocky Week 2 in NFL picks, the new lines on Jimmy Butler’s future team and what they expect for Week 3. Do they touch the Vikings-Bills -16 line?...
View ArticleLeslie Frazier Lost His Play-Calling Duties, While Mike Zimmer Hangs Onto His
Down 28-6 at halftime with an 0-2 start staring the Buffalo Bills and head coach Sean McDermott in the face, the second-year coach made a bold move. After allowing 75 points through the first six...
View ArticleJohn DeFilippo: “Here’s How You Call Plays”
After several years of untimely injuries, quarterback switches and coaching staff upheaval on the offensive side of the ball, the Minnesota Vikings were craving stability when they signed Kirk Cousins...
View ArticleInjuries Could Create Opportunities for Several Vikings
The grueling 70-minute overtime tie with the Green Bay Packers left some wounds that will effect several players’ availability on Sunday versus the Buffalo Bills. Marcus Sherels (ribs), David Morgan...
View ArticlePREDICTION: Vikings vs Bills
With a point spread hovering around -17 in favor of the Minnesota Vikings, the biggest threat in Sunday’s tilt with the Buffalo Bills may be overconfidence. Minnesota has a gargantuan matchup with the...
View ArticleRAPID REACTION: Bills Embarrass Vikings 27-6
Many wondered before Sunday’s game between the Vikings and Bills what would have to go wrong for Minnesota to lose against a seemingly inferior Bills squad that had been demoralized two straight weeks....
View ArticleLOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings Try to Turn Page After Loss to Bills
After last week’s tie against the Green Bay Packers, emotionally-conflicted members of the Minnesota Vikings weren’t sure how to feel. There was no doubt about the mood Sunday following a 27-6...
View ArticleJosh Allen’s Mobility Led to Vikings Breakdowns in Bills’ Upset
For the first time in his short Minnesota Vikings career, Kirk Cousins got outplayed by the opposing quarterback. Remarkably, it was a rookie that did it. Josh Allen won his first career game in style,...
View ArticleKyle Rudolph: “We’ve Done This Once a Year”
Tight end Kyle Rudolph was the only player to score for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday — a meaningless touchdown to prevent the Vikings from being shut out for the first time at U.S. Bank Stadium....
View ArticleSECOND LOOK: Riley Reiff’s Struggles Highlight Tough Offensive Day For Vikings
It’s hard to pinpoint where the Minnesota Vikings 27-6 loss started spiraling out of control. Was the dysfunctional defense a product of dysfunctional offense or vice versa? Clearly, both units had one...
View ArticleREPORTS: Vikings “Concerned” With Incident Involving Everson Griffen
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was reportedly involved in at least one incident Saturday that has the organization uneasy about his well-being, though there’s potential dispute over...
View ArticleMike Zimmer: “It’s About [Everson] Getting Better”
Roughly an hour after numerous reports shed more light on Everson Griffen’s alarming behavior Sept. 22, head coach Mike Zimmer addressed reporters about his star defensive player’s status. He confirmed...
View ArticleThursday Games Haven’t Been Kind to Zimmer, Vikings
What’s more challenging than bouncing back from an embarrassing loss at home? Preparing to travel and play one of the NFL’s premier teams on a short week. As much as the Minnesota Vikings might want to...
View ArticleGophers Hoopsters Show Off New Facility + Pitino Evaluates Leadership
The Golden Gophers are starting fresh this year after a dismal 2017-18 season plagued by injuries and suspensions. They kicked off fall practice on Tuesday and provided a “Cribs”-like look at their new...
View ArticlePREDICTION: Vikings @ Rams
The numbers aren’t in Minnesota’s favor, that’s for sure. The Los Angeles Rams (3-0) are good enough to begin with before one takes into account that: A) Teams are 1-7 when traveling to the West Coast...
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