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Vikings Prepare For New Browns Left Tackle With Ironman Joe Thomas Injured
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 25, 2017
The last time somebody other than Joe Thomas started at left tackle for the Cleveland Browns, it was Kevin Shaffer on Dec. 31, 2006. That day, the […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Preparing for London
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 25, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss Minnesota’s trip to London and their struggling opponent, the Cleveland Browns. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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Andrew Sendejo Suspended One Game For Hit on Mike Wallace
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 23, 2017
Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo has been suspended one game for his hit that concussed Baltimore Ravens wide receiver — and Sendejo’s former teammate — Mike Wallace. […]
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PHOTOS: Vikings New Practice Facility 70 Percent Complete
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 23, 2017
All photos by Sam Ekstrom. The Minnesota Vikings led a tour of their new practice facility in Eagan on Monday to provide a progress update since the […]
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Vikings Grind Out Win Over Ravens with Defense, Special Teams
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 22, 2017
The Minnesota Vikings mounted seven scoring drives Sunday afternoon against the Baltimore Ravens. Sure, six of them resulted in field goals by Kai Forbath, but it turned […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Sage and Sam’s Week 7 Picks
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 20, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss Minnesota’s murky quarterback situation and make their official Week 7 picks. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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NOTEBOOK: Mike Wallace’s Status, Bizarre Ravens Games & Third-Down Dominance
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 20, 2017
It wasn’t long ago that Mike Wallace was presumed to be the Minnesota Vikings’ top wide receiver. On Sunday, he may be the top threat for the […]
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Teddy Bridgewater on Return: “I Didn’t Feel Rusty At All”
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 19, 2017
When Teddy Bridgewater went down on Aug. 30, 2016 with a devastating non-contact knee injury, wide receiver Stefon Diggs said he could hear a pin drop. Nearly […]
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Staunch-Tackling Defensive Backs Helping Vikings’ Top-Three Rush Defense
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 18, 2017
For three seasons with Mike Zimmer at the helm, the formidable Minnesota Vikings defense had been lumped in with the league’s best. But one particular shortcoming kept […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Evaluating Banged Up Baltimore
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 18, 2017
Sam Ekstrom is welcomed by Arif Hasan, as they discuss some strong performers in the secondary and the team’s second half schedule. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Gearing Up for the Playoffs at Lakeville’s Buffalo Wild Wings
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 17, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman welcome guests from the Lakeville North and Lakeville South football teams, review the biggest games from Week 7 and look ahead to […]
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Teddy Bridgewater Has Been Cleared to Practice
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 16, 2017
After 415 days of recovery, recuperation and rehabilitation following a traumatic knee injury, Teddy Bridgewater has been cleared to practice with the Minnesota Vikings. As first reported […]