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The Pros and Cons of Adrian Peterson’s Potential Return
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 30, 2016
The Minnesota Vikings star running back is doing just that – running. Assembled media at Winter Park Tuesday saw Adrian Peterson testing his surgically repaired meniscus by […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Center-QB Exchanges, Adrian’s Predicament and Sage’s Prediction
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 30, 2016
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels debate the pros and cons of Adrian Peterson returning this season. They also discuss how Joe Berger’s injury will affect the Vikings […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Comparing O-Lines With Dallas
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 29, 2016
Sam Ekstrom looks at how Dallas constructed its offensive line compared to the Vikings’ O-line construction. Tune in daily for Locked On Vikings with former Vikings QB […]
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Vikings Trying to Stay Confident as Margin for Error Dwindles
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 28, 2016
Since the Minnesota Vikings began a dismal post-bye stretch in which they’ve lost five out of six games, there’s been a trendy phrase floating around the locker […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: What Went Wrong Against Detroit?
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 28, 2016
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels kick off Week 13 by looking back at the Debacle in Detroit and previewing the Vikings’ date with Dallas. Tune in daily […]
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LIVE BLOG: Lions Take Stranglehold on Division With 16-13 Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 24, 2016
UPDATE (2:41): A lot to digest at the end there. Vikings convert a 3rd and 2 but have it waved off due to an illegal formation call, […]
Big Men Set Tone, Coffey Takes it Home As Gophers Crush Arkansas
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 22, 2016
Against St. John’s last Friday, the Minnesota Golden Gophers relied upon their guards in a comeback victory. Tuesday against the SEC’s Arkansas Razorbacks, the big men came […]
DON’T DREAD THE SPREAD: Week 12 Picks & A Thanksgiving Showdown
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 22, 2016
Sam Ekstrom and Sam Verhulst handicap the week of the NFL action, discuss some recent good and bad beats and wonder when they’ll break through in their […]
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I Watched Every Vikings Wildcat Snap, And This is What I Saw
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 22, 2016
Let me get it out there right away: The Wildcat is working better than you think. The Minnesota Vikings had teased the Wildcat Formation in six games […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Wildcat Thoughts & Moss Memories
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 22, 2016
Sam Ekstrom digs into the Vikings’ Wildcat Formation this season and goes on to reminisce about how Randy Moss dominated the Dallas Cowboys, not once, but twice […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: The Skid is Over
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 21, 2016
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss everything that happened in Sunday’s win over Arizona, primarily the pass rush, special teams and game-changing plays. Tune in daily for […]
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Vikings Rediscover Pass Rush and Return Game to Snap Month-Long Skid
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 20, 2016
The Minnesota Vikings weren’t getting home on Carson Palmer. They were pressuring, yes, but the sacks were still not there, Palmer had 153 yards passing before halftime, […]