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The Unsung Heroes of the Minnesota Vikings
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 3, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings may as well be called The Minnesota Underestimateds. Mike Zimmer: overlooked as a head coach until he was nearly 60 years old. Case Keenum: […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Previewing Playoff Opponents
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 2, 2018
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels review the past week, look ahead to potential playoff foes and discuss their biggest surprise of the coaches that have been fired. […]
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Sam Bradford Practices For First Time in Nearly Three Months
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 2, 2018
In a season filled with quarterback questions, the Minnesota Vikings encountered another wrinkle Tuesday morning as Sam Bradford returned to practice for the first time since early […]
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RECAP: Vikings Defense Suffocates Bears to Clinch Bye
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 31, 2017
The Chicago Bears did not advance the ball past their own 33-yard line until the final play of the third quarter. That’s how impenetrable the defense was […]
WATCH: Richard Pitino Hopeful That Nate Mason (Ankle) Plays Saturday
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 29, 2017
Minnesota Golden Gophers fans held their collective breath last Saturday as Nate Mason went down with what appeared to be a serious left leg injury against the […]
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Pro Football Focus Loves Harrison Smith, and So Do His Coaches
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 29, 2017
The Minnesota Vikings defense may be historically good. Ranked first in fewest yards and points allowed, they may become the first Vikings team to lead the league […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Lorin Cox on Chicago’s Coaching Wants
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 28, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Lorin Cox discuss the following talkers leading up to Sunday’s game: -Chicago’s coaching insecurity. -Mitch Trubisky’s development. -Minnesota’s development since the teams’ last meeting. […]
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One Year Later, the Week 17 Stakes are Higher For the Vikings
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 27, 2017
What a difference a year makes for the Minnesota Vikings. Starting in Week 15 a season ago, the Vikings played a middling AFC team at home, the […]
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Five Plays That Swung the Vikings’ Season
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 26, 2017
Most football games can hinge on a handful of plays, as can entire seasons. Need an example? The Falcons and Seahawks are tied with a 9-6 record […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Week 17 Lookahead
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 26, 2017
Sam Ekstrom explains what the Eagles’ win last night meant for the Vikings, then evaluates each Week 17 matchup. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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WATCH: Reaction to Vikings’ Shut Out of Packers (via 93X)
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 24, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman discuss Minnesota’s 16-0 win over the Green Bay Packers and where they go from here.
12/23 RECAP: Nate Mason Injured as Gophers Take Down Florida Atlantic
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 23, 2017
Looking as sharp as they have in weeks, the Minnesota Golden Gophers were prepared to enter their Christmas break with some momentum. Then a setback. After tying […]