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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