INSTANT REACTION: Vikings Fall to Seahawks in Monday Night Shootout
Sam Ekstrom gives his first thoughts on the Vikings 37-30 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. BIG PICTURE It was a tale of two halves. For 30 minutes, the Vikings went toe-to-toe with one of the NFC’s...
View ArticleLOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React to 37-30 Loss at Seattle
Check out reaction from head coach Mike Zimmer and the Vikings players after their 37-30 setback in Seattle. MIKE ZIMMER DALVIN COOK STEFON DIGGS KIRK COUSINS The post LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React...
View ArticleIn 37-30 Victory, the Seahawks Played the Style Minnesota Needed To
SEATTLE — The Minnesota Vikings pride themselves on ball control, running game and mistake-free football. That winning formula held true more often than not as the Vikings built an 8-3 record heading...
View ArticleDAY-AFTER REACTION: Setback in Seattle
Sam Ekstrom dives into the myriad talking points of Monday night’s 37-30 loss to the Seattle Seahawks: -The encouraging start on both sides of the ball -The third quarter multi-phase collapse -The...
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SECOND LOOK: How the Seahawks Used an Unbalanced Line to Gash the Vikings’...
Having offensive line depth is a luxury many NFL teams don’t have. But if you’ve got it, why not use it? On Monday, the Seattle Seahawks’ essentially played with six linemen, incorporating tackle...
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In Midst of NFL Kicking Epidemic, Vikings Remain Confident in Dan Bailey
If you followed the NFL in the past week, you might’ve come across some familiar special teams names. There are 41 NFL kickers who have attempted a field goal in 2019. Five of them — yes, five — have...
View ArticleLOOK AHEAD: Vikings Set to Face David Blough, Another Opposing Quarterback...
Luke Inman contributed to this story. The Minnesota Vikings keep running into quarterbacks with limited experience. Sunday, they’ll face another wild card in Detroit’s David Blough, the undrafted...
View ArticleINSTANT REACTION: Vikings Handle Lions to Get Back on Winning Track
Sam Ekstrom gives his first take on the Vikings’ 20-7 victory over the Detroit Lions. BIG PICTURE With a huge game dropped to Seattle last Monday and a huge game looming versus Green Bay in two weeks,...
View ArticleLOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React to Victory Over Detroit Lions
See how the Minnesota Vikings reacted to their 20-7 win over the Detroit Lions. MIKE ZIMMER KIRK COUSINS DANIELLE HUNTER DALVIN COOK The post LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React to Victory Over Detroit...
View ArticleDanielle Hunter Continues to Hit Milestones, Doing So Quietly
Danielle Hunter finished off David Blough and went into his patented sack celebration, which climaxed with a flying karate kick. It’s the most animated the normally-stoic Hunter gets, whether he’s...
View ArticleDAY-AFTER REACTION: Vikings Handle Business vs. Detroit
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman discuss all the major talking points from Sunday’s 20-7 victory over the Detroit Lions, including: -A get-right game for the defense -Putting Danielle Hunter’s first five...
View ArticleMinnesota Vikings Playoff Picture FAQs (Week 15)
With three weeks remaining, the NFC playoff picture is just as muddled as ever. Sam Ekstrom answers your likeliest questions as the football calendar turns to Week 15. WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE NFC...
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Alexander Mattison is Putting His Hurdling Background to Good Use
Luke Inman contributed video to this story. Running back Mike Boone leaned his head back and set his brain in motion, trying to remember the first time he saw Alexander Mattison hurdle a tackler. Most...
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Austin Ekeler May Be the Chargers’ Biggest Offensive Threat
It’s become commonplace in the NFL over the last several years: starting running back gets hurt or holds out, backup steps in, backup is really good. Last year in Pittsburgh, James Conner overshadowed...
View ArticleTrae Waynes, Melvin Gordon Bonded Over Silencing the Doubters
After forging a friendship in middle school in Kenosha, Wisc., Trae Waynes and Melvin Gordon have been on the same career trajectory. Both played college ball in the Big Ten. Both were drafted in the...
View ArticleINSTANT REACTION: Vikings Destroy Chargers For 10th Win of the Season
Sam Ekstrom delivers his observations from Minnesota’s 39-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. BIG PICTURE Surrounded by their own fans in the Chargers’ stadium, the Vikings virtually cemented their...
View ArticleMinnesota Vikings Playoff Picture FAQs (Week 16)
The Vikings’ are a near lock to make the playoffs based on Sunday’s results. But their seed could still change. Sam Ekstrom lays out the scenarios. HOW CAN THE VIKINGS CLINCH A PLAYOFF SPOT? Magic...
View ArticleDAY-AFTER REACTION: Vikings Take Care of Chargers, Finish Road Season 4-4
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman break down every aspect of Minnesota’s 39-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. -Minnesota finishes its season 4-4 on the road in front of a huge contingent of Vikings fans...
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Vikings Offensive Line Hitting Its Pass-Blocking Stride
Stats via Pro Football Focus. Things were so bad on the Vikings offensive line in 2016, Mike Zimmer likened the unit’s collapse to the sinking of the Titanic. Starting tackles Andre Smith and Matt...
View ArticleMike Boone’s Emergence Shouldn’t Be a Surprise
Luke Inman contributed video to this story. There’s never been a doubt that Mike Boone could run the football. Signed by the Vikings in undrafted free agency in 2018 following a marvelous pre-draft...
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