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LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React to Dramatic OT Win Over Saints
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 5, 2020
See how the Vikings responded to beating the New Orleans Saints in overtime. KIRK COUSINS MIKE ZIMMER STEFON DIGGS BRIAN O’NEILL
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INSTANT REACTION: Vikings Stun Saints, Win 26-20 in Overtime
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 5, 2020
Sam Ekstrom gives his initial reaction the Vikings-Saints Wild Card game. BIG PICTURE Overtime at the Superdome? How appropriate. After playing better than the Saints for three […]
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Don’t Ask the Vikings About the Minneapolis Miracle
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 4, 2020
Walk into the Vikings media center in their Eagan practice facility and you’re met with a life-sized reminder of the Miracle: Stefon Diggs’ hands outstretched, eyes wide, […]
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Vikings Suddenly Face a Cornerback Conundrum
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 3, 2020
In an unforeseen development just two days before a playoff game in New Orleans, the Minnesota Vikings are in trouble at the cornerback position. After practicing in […]
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Getting Run Game Working Again Could Do Wonders For Vikings, Cousins
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 2, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings built their 2019 offense around the basic tenet that Dalvin Cook would be the engine. With Cook fueling an efficient and sometimes explosive run […]
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Can Mike Zimmer’s Defense Keep Drew Brees in Check?
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 1, 2020
Luke Inman contributed video to this story. Three times over the previous three seasons, head coach Mike Zimmer and the Minnesota Vikings have hosted Drew Brees and […]
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What are the New Orleans Saints’ Weaknesses?
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 31, 2019
As the Vikings prepare for Sunday’s Wild Card game against the New Orleans Saints, they’re bound to encounter plenty of challenges. Sean Payton is a great offensive […]
DAY-AFTER REACTION: Beginning Preparation For the Saints
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 30, 2019
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman spend a few minutes putting a bow on the Week 17 loss to the Bears before tooking ahead to next Sunday’s playoff […]
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Saints or Seahawks: Who Would the Vikings Rather Play?
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 29, 2019
Until about 10:30 p.m. Sunday night, Vikings fans will be debating who they’d prefer to play in the Wild Card round next weekend. For several hours Sunday […]
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INSTANT REACTION: 5 Takeaways From 21-19 Loss to Bears
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 29, 2019
Sam Ekstrom gives his first reaction to Minnesota’s 21-19 loss to the Chicago Bears. PRESEASON FEELING There was very little energy in U.S. Bank Stadium from the […]
Gophers Head Into New Year With Momentum After Slow Start
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 28, 2019
Suddenly the impending Big Ten schedule doesn’t seem like such a drudgery for Gophers basketball fans. In fact, might there be a hint of optimism coming from […]
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Vikings Weighing Rest vs. Momentum as Week 17 Approaches
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 27, 2019
The Vikings find themselves in a unique position heading into the 2019 postseason. While they aren’t the worst team record-wise in the playoff field, (the yet-to-be-crowned NFC […]