LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React to “Gut-Wrenching” Loss at Green Bay
The Vikings fell by a 21-16 score at Lambeau Field Sunday. Hear from Mike Zimmer, Kirk Cousins and others in a disappointed Vikings locker room. KIRK COUSINS MIKE ZIMMER DALVIN COOK ANTHONY HARRIS The...
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Third-Down Misses Among Kirk Cousins’ Many Mistakes in Loss to Packers
GREEN BAY, Wisc. — The Vikings lost 21-16 to their biggest rival, and there are many culprits: the slow start, the special teams miscues, the litany of penalties. But Kirk Cousins’ day deserves its own...
View ArticleHow the Packers Took a 21-0 Lead Before the Vikings Knew What Hit Them
After flirting with a shutout in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, the Minnesota Vikings defense had reason to be confident. After generating just 10 points in their Week 1 performance against the...
View ArticleDAY-AFTER REACTION: Vikings Squander Opportunities in Loss to Packers
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman of Zone Coverage break down the Minnesota Vikings’ 21-16 Week 2 loss at Green Bay, discussing Kirk Cousins’ many issues, the defense’s slow start and the controversial pass...
View ArticleSECOND LOOK: Pass Interference Calls in Sunday’s Game Raise More Questions...
Luke Inman contributed to this story. Sitting at his locker, still wearing his cleats and pants over half an hour following the end of a 21-16 loss in Green Bay, Stefon Diggs scrolled through his phone...
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The Packers Sold Out Against Kirk Cousins’ Play-Action Last Sunday
Haled as one of the league’s preeminent play-action passers by coaches, teammates and opponents alike, Kirk Cousins had a rough go of it last Sunday when asked to execute his signature play. Cousins...
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Jon Gruden Talks Daniel Carlson, Kirk Cousins and Minnesota’s New-Look Offense
Oakland Raiders head coach, Hard Knocks legend and Frank Caliendo impersonation subject Jon Gruden spoke to Twin Cities reporters Wednesday afternoon about his team’s upcoming game with the Vikings....
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About the Oakland Raiders’ Defense
When the Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders last met four seasons ago at the O.co Coliseum, Khalil Mack was arguably the game’s most compelling player, and the Raiders were a team perceived to be on...
View ArticleINSTANT REACTION: Vikings Roll in Bounce-Back Win Over Raiders
Early in the season, it’s a been a story of fast starts — both for the Vikings and their opponents. Sunday afternoon Minnesota was on the right side of another quick start at home, taking a 21-0 lead...
View ArticleLOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings Happy With Offensive Effort in 34-14 Win
Hear from Minnesota Vikings players and head coach Mike Zimmer after their convincing win against the Oakland Raiders. MIKE ZIMMER KIRK COUSINS ADAM THIELEN KYLE RUDOLPH Come back for additional...
View ArticleThe Two Erics, Kendricks and Wilson, Keeping Injured Linebacking Corps Strong
Already trailing 31-7, the Oakland Raiders were looking for some semblance of life late in a game that they’d trailed since the beginning. On 3rd and 3 at Minnesota’s 18, they loaded eight players on...
View ArticleDominance at Home Could Be Minnesota’s Ticket to Building Playoff Resume
The Minnesota Vikings have now jumped out to 28-0 and 21-0 leads in their first two home games. Their defense has allowed seven meaningful points prior to garbage time. That’s fewer than the number of...
View ArticleDAY-AFTER REACTION: Vikings Use Similar Formula in Second Win of Season
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman recap all the biggest stories from Sunday’s 34-14 win over the Oakland Raiders. Among the topics: -Minnesota’s running game remained strong. -Kirk Cousins was adequate in a...
View ArticleSECOND LOOK: C.J. Ham’s Unique Usage a Fascinating Piece of Vikings’ Offense
Luke Inman contributed to this story. Who knew that a fullback could be this versatile in today’s NFL? Minnesota Vikings’ emphasis on running the football, getting nastier and overpowering opponents...
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Even For Good Vikings Teams, Soldier Field Has Been a Tough Place to Win
Since the NFL realigned to an eight-division format before the 2002 season, few venues have been more unkind than Soldier Field to the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have a 3-14 mark in Chicago over...
View ArticleLaquon Treadwell is Looking For a Shot at Redemption
The writing was on the wall this preseason that the Minnesota Vikings were likely parting ways with former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell. After the Vikings’ second exhibition game against the...
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Brett Favre to Greg Lewis: The 10th Anniversary
It takes a lot to turn a nemesis into a savior, but sports fans are more fickle than they like to admit. Brett Favre proved as much in his two years with the Minnesota Vikings. After spending 16 years...
View ArticleGameday: Injury Updates, X-Factors and a Vikings-Bears Prediction
CHICAGO — It’s gameday as the Minnesota Vikings look for a huge road upset in a stadium that’s been hard on them over the years. And we could be in for a sloppy one. Rain, fog and wind have made for a...
View ArticleINSTANT REACTION: Vikings Throttled in 16-6 Loss at Soldier Field
CHICAGO — The Soldier Field woes continue for the Minnesota Vikings, and so do Kirk Cousins’ struggles in big games. Despite the Bears losing starting quarterback Mitch Trubisky to a shoulder injury on...
View ArticleLOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings Disappointed After Letdown Loss to Bears
See how the Minnesota Vikings reacted to their 16-6 loss versus the Chicago Bears. MIKE ZIMMER EVERSON GRIFFEN BRIAN O’NEILL The post LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings Disappointed After Letdown Loss to Bears...
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