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“Tough Decisions”: Five Major Questions Facing the Vikings This Offseason
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 13, 2020
Head coach Mike Zimmer was ready to get away from the Vikings’ Eagan facility less than 48 hours following his team’s playoff loss at San Francisco. The […]
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DAY-AFTER REACTION: Where Do the Vikings Go From Here?
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 12, 2020
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman break down the 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. -The slow defensive start -Where’d the offense go? -Turning points in the […]
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Kevin Stefanski to Be Hired as Cleveland Browns Head Coach
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 12, 2020
The Minnesota VIkings are once again searching for a new playcaller. Less than 24 hours after Minnesota’s season came to an end against the San Francisco 49ers, […]
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Vikings’ Devotion to Running Game Was a Blessing and a Curse This Season
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 11, 2020
SANTA CLARA — Mike Zimmer was determined not to have a repeat of the 2018 season. He wanted a tougher football team that could beat up opponents […]
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LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React After Season Ends in San Francisco
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 11, 2020
Watch the Vikings react to their 27-10 playoff loss against the San Francisco 49ers. MIKE ZIMMER KIRK COUSINS ADAM THIELEN STEFON DIGGS
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INSTANT REACTION: Vikings Overmatched By 49ers in Lopsided 27-10 Loss
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 11, 2020
BIG PICTURE Compared to the emotionally-battering playoff losses of the past, this 27-10 defeat should sting less. The Vikings survived on the plucky underdog mentality for one […]
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What Kind of a Challenge is Richard Sherman?
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 10, 2020
At 31 years old, the second act of Richard Sherman’s career is looking a lot like the first. He is once again a shutdown corner for a […]
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Kyle Rudolph’s Hands — and Gloves — Have Shown Their Value
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 9, 2020
Many receivers would covet Kyle Rudolph’s hands. Apparently, a mystery reporter coveted his gloves. Rudolph relayed on Twitter Wednesday that a media member had requested his game-worn […]
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Brian O’Neill Doing the Heavy Lifting on Vikings’ Offensive Line
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 8, 2020
Luke Inman contributed video to this story. Photos via USA Today Sports. Take a closer look at some of the Minnesota Vikings’ biggest moments from Sunday’s playoff […]
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DAY-AFTER REACTION: The Minnesota Vikings Defeat the New Orleans Saints on Wild Card Weekend
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 6, 2020
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman recap the Minnesota Vikings 26-20 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon, and look ahead to their Divisional Round opponent, […]
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Adam Thielen Reemerged at the Perfect Time
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 6, 2020
NEW ORLEANS — For a second straight year, Adam Thielen fumbled in a game against the Saints, and again it looked like the result could be costly. […]
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Kirk Cousins Won It, But the Defense is the Story in Vikings Upset
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 5, 2020
NEW ORLEANS — Kirk Cousins outplayed Drew Brees Sunday in New Orleans. Heading in, most would have presumed that statement to mean the Vikings won a shootout, […]