The Bears Continue to Have Kirk Cousins’ Number
CHICAGO — Born in Barrington, Ill., Kirk Cousins grew up a Chicago Bears fan as the city’s football fandom thrived in the wake of the 1985 Super Bowl champion. Perhaps channeling the group that Cousins...
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Revisiting the 5 Fumbles That Swung the Vikings-Bears Game
CHICAGO — In terms of entertainment value, Sunday’s 16-6 decision between the Vikings and Bears was almost entirely devoid of the big plays and momentum shifts that define captivating NFL football...
View ArticleDAY-AFTER REACTION: Same Old Story at Soldier Field
Luke Inman hosts and Sam Ekstrom joins from the Chicago airport as they break down the Vikings’ disappointing 16-6 loss at Soldier Field. They discuss: -The frustrating slow start on defense again...
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SECOND LOOK: Chase Daniel Took What the Vikings Gave Him on Sunday
Luke Inman contributed to this story. Losing Mitch Trubisky to a shoulder injury on the game’s first drive wasn’t enough to faze the Chicago Bears on Sunday as they rolled to a 16-6 victory behind...
View ArticleStefon Diggs: “I Can’t Sit Up Here and Act Like Everything is OK.”
A now-famous Esquire feature in 1966 entitled “Frank Sinatra Has a Cold” detailed the life of the legendary crooner at a particularly low point of his career. “It was a bad idea to force conversation...
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Vikings Face Daniel Jones on Sunday, the Latest Rookie QB Test For Mike Zimmer
New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur is quite familiar with the challenge his rookie quarterback Daniel Jones faces on Sunday. Having spent two years with the Vikings organization, one and a half of...
View ArticleWhat Was Good & What Was Bad in Vikings’ 28-10 Win
When asked this week if winning could cure what was ailing the Minnesota Vikings behind the scenes, Mike Zimmer deadpanned, “We just need to win.” A victory like the one the Vikings recorded Sunday may...
View ArticleDAY-AFTER REACTION: Vikings Show Depth, Balance in Big Win Over Giants
Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom are back with a half hour of reaction to Sunday’s 28-10 win over the New York Giants. Topics include Minnesota’s improved offensive performance, an aggressive defensive plan,...
View ArticleSECOND LOOK: Vikings Used Most Aggressive Blitz Plan Yet to Fluster Daniel Jones
Luke Inman contributed to this story. The Minnesota Vikings set the tone on the first defensive play from scrimmage against Daniel Jones and the New York Giants on Sunday in their 28-10 win. The plan:...
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Battle to Watch: Eagles Third-Down Offense vs Vikings Third-Down Defense
For the fourth consecutive season, the Vikings will face the Philadelphia Eagles. For the first time, they’ll get them at U.S. Bank Stadium as Philly returns to the spot where they upset the Patriots...
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Vikings ‘Pinning Their Ears Back’ With All-DE Subpackage
Starting big and ending fast. That might be a good way to summarize the Minnesota Vikings’ present defensive tackle rotation. With Shamar Stephen brought in to help replace Sheldon Richardson and beef...
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NOTEBOOK: Defending the Tight Ends, Andrew Sendejo’s Impact & Zimmer vs...
The Minnesota Vikings did a nice job bottling up New York Giants tight end Evan Engram last Sunday, holding the young playmaker to six catches for 42 yards. Once again, the Minnesota defense will be...
View ArticleINSTANT REACTION: Vikings Win 38-20 as Offense Rolls
Like their first two home games, the Minnesota Vikings jumped out to a huge lead against the Philadelphia Eagles. But unlike the previous two, Sunday’s opponent didn’t roll over. An early 24-3 edge...
View ArticleLOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings Pleased With Offensive Performance in 38-20 Victory
Hear from a victorious Vikings locker room after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-20. STEFON DIGGS MIKE ZIMMER KIRK COUSINS ADAM THIELEN ANTHONY HARRIS The post LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings Pleased...
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Kirk Cousins Breaks Down Deep Passes to Stefon Diggs
Last week at the New York Giants, the Vikings offense accomplished something it hadn’t done in 11 years: engineer a 98-yard-or-longer touchdown drive. Sunday versus Philadelphia they updated another...
View ArticleVikings’ Persistence in Run Game Leads to Biggest Output vs. Eagles This Year
Were the Vikings as efficient on the ground as they were in their romp over Atlanta? Their rout of Oakland? Their domination of the New York Giants? No. But they strung together enough successful runs...
View ArticleDAY-AFTER REACTION: Vikings Get Aggressive in Big Win Over Eagles
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman get together for their weekly reaction to the latest Vikings game. They discuss Minnesota’s assertive offensive approach, their ability to keep Carson Wentz contained and the...
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SECOND LOOK: Vikings’“New Wrinkles” and Tight Coverage Led to Exceptional...
Luke Inman contributed to this story. The Minnesota Vikings knew how important it would be to stop the Philadelphia Eagles on third down. Mike Zimmer even brought it up in the opening address of last...
View ArticleKirk Cousins’ Play-Action is Back in Business
Haled as a play-action guru by his teammates, coaches and opponents alike, Kirk Cousins isn’t shy about sharing what elements go into the construction of a successful play-action pass play. The Vikings...
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The Vikings Will Face a More Aggressive Matthew Stafford on Sunday
The Minnesota Vikings have a history of battering Matthew Stafford. Whether it’s been sacking him five times in three straight games between the 2011-12 seasons, dumping him seven times in 2015 or...
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