FOOTBALL MACHINE: Dalvin Cook, Midway Superlatives, Gameplan vs. the Bears
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 11, 2020
Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan are joined by guest Luke Braun to discuss the latest with the Minnesota Vikings: -What has led to Dalvin Cook‘s unreal surge? […]
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Vikings Mailbag: Elflein’s Future, 2021 Draft & Cost-Saving Moves
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 10, 2020
For years the listeners of our Football Machine Vikings podcast have sent in amazing Twitter questions, and far too often we’ve had to leave many of them on the […]
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Ranking the Vikings’ 2020 Draft Picks at the Halfway Point
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 9, 2020
Normally we publish a preseason power ranking that orders how well each Minnesota Vikings draft pick is performing, but because of a shortened training camp and no […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Dalvin’s Dominance & A Path to the Playoffs
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 9, 2020
Sam Ekstrom and Tom Schreier react to Minnesota’s 34-20 over Detroit. –Dalvin Cook rushes for over 200 yards -There are some serious 2012 vibes to the current […]
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Is the Vikings Dependence on Dalvin Cook Sustainable?
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 9, 2020
On Sunday the Minnesota Vikings rode Dalvin Cook in one of their most efficient offensive performances ever. Yes, ever. If not for a fruitless final pass on […]
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Dalvin Cook Keeps Rolling as Vikings Pound Lions 34-20
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 8, 2020
The Detroit Lions have not been competitive in their last three appearances at U.S. Bank Stadium. Dalvin Cook ran roughshod on a shaky Lions defense, Detroit hardly […]
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Everson Griffen is Upset With Mike Zimmer Over “Good Player” Comment
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 6, 2020
Two cornerstones of the 2015 Vikings met with reporters Thursday wearing Honolulu blue: Adrian Peterson and Everson Griffen, two veterans divorced from their original franchise where they […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Dormant Deadline, Odds of a Winning Streak & Great Everson Moments
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 4, 2020
Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan are joined by Zone Coverage contributor Chris Schad to discuss the latest with the Vikings: -Which backup quarterback will torch the Vikings […]
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Mike Zimmer and His Veterans Are Learning Patience With “Kindergarten” Corners
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 4, 2020
On the Green Bay Packers late fourth quarter touchdown, the Minnesota Vikings lined up in a nickel with rookie corner Jeff Gladney defending one boundary and rookie […]
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The Vikings Finally Won the Battle in the Trenches Against Green Bay
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 2, 2020
At the two-minute warning of the first half Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings faced a decision they’d faced each of the previous two games. Fourth and 1, deep […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: How Did the Vikings Win, and What are the Ripple Effects?
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 2, 2020
Sam Ekstrom and Tom Schreier discuss the Vikings’ 28-22 win over the Packers. -Are the Vikings truly bad enough to tank for a top quarterback? -What will […]
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Mounting Injuries are Inhibiting the Development of the Vikings Secondary
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 1, 2020
The Vikings should feel elated to come out of Lambeau Field with a 28-22 win considering the state of their secondary. Rarely can a defense give Harrison […]