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Sam Ekstrom
Sam Ekstrom is an executive producer and host at Locked On Sports Minnesota. He's previously covered the Vikings for 105 The Ticket, Zone Coverage, Purple Insider, and the Associated Press. He grew up in Vermillion, S.D. rooting for the USD Coyotes (not SDSU) and graduated from Dordt (not "dork") University in Sioux Center, Iowa.
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SECOND LOOK: Bisi Johnson Proved He’s a Receiving Threat Against Detroit
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 22, 2019
Luke Inman contributed to this story. Just over two months ago at Vikings training camp, rookie seventh-round pick Bisi Johnson was getting lumped in with other rookie […]
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What’s Different About the Vikings Offense Over the Last Three Games?
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 21, 2019
You could make a good argument that no NFL offense has been as productive over the last three weeks as the Minnesota Vikings’. The numbers back up […]
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DAY-AFTER REACTION: Vikings Offense Stars in 42-30 Win at Detroit
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 21, 2019
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman hit on all the biggest talkers following Minnesota’s big road win at Detroit. They discuss: -Kirk Cousins’ resurgence and his league-best three-game […]
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Vikings 42, Lions 30: 3 Studs, 2 Duds and 1 Game-Changing Play
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 20, 2019
Are the Minnesota Vikings suddenly an offensive juggernaut? Since falling flat in a 16-6 loss at Chicago to drop to 2-2, the Vikings have scored 28, 38 […]
Marcus Carr and Payton Willis Are Ready to Take Charge in Gophers’ Backcourt
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 19, 2019
The Minnesota Golden Gophers surprised their fans last March with a trip to the Big Ten Tournament semi-finals and an NCAA Tournament victory over favored Louisville. And […]
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The Vikings Will Face a More Aggressive Matthew Stafford on Sunday
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 18, 2019
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 […]
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Kirk Cousins’ Play-Action is Back in Business
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 16, 2019
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 […]
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SECOND LOOK: Vikings’ “New Wrinkles” and Tight Coverage Led to Exceptional Third-Down Defense
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 15, 2019
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 […]
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DAY-AFTER REACTION: Vikings Get Aggressive in Big Win Over Eagles
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 14, 2019
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 […]
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Vikings’ Persistence in Run Game Leads to Biggest Output vs. Eagles This Year
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 13, 2019
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? […]
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Kirk Cousins Breaks Down Deep Passes to Stefon Diggs
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 13, 2019
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 […]
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LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings Pleased With Offensive Performance in 38-20 Victory
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 13, 2019
Hear from a victorious Vikings locker room after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-20. STEFON DIGGS MIKE ZIMMER KIRK COUSINS ADAM THIELEN ANTHONY HARRIS