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INSTANT REACTION: Vikings Win 38-20 as Offense Rolls
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 13, 2019
Like their first two home games, the Minnesota Vikings jumped out to a huge lead against the Philadelphia Eagles. But unlike the previous two, Sunday’s opponent didn’t […]
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NOTEBOOK: Defending the Tight Ends, Andrew Sendejo’s Impact & Zimmer vs Pederson 4.0
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 12, 2019
The Minnesota Vikings did a nice job bottling up New York Giants tight end Evan Engram last Sunday, holding the young playmaker to six catches for 42 […]
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Vikings ‘Pinning Their Ears Back’ With All-DE Subpackage
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 10, 2019
Starting big and ending fast. That might be a good way to summarize the Minnesota Vikings’ present defensive tackle rotation. With Shamar Stephen brought in to help […]
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Battle to Watch: Eagles Third-Down Offense vs Vikings Third-Down Defense
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 9, 2019
For the fourth consecutive season, the Vikings will face the Philadelphia Eagles. For the first time, they’ll get them at U.S. Bank Stadium as Philly returns to […]
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SECOND LOOK: Vikings Used Most Aggressive Blitz Plan Yet to Fluster Daniel Jones
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 8, 2019
Luke Inman contributed to this story. The Minnesota Vikings set the tone on the first defensive play from scrimmage against Daniel Jones and the New York Giants […]
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DAY-AFTER REACTION: Vikings Show Depth, Balance in Big Win Over Giants
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 7, 2019
Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom are back with a half hour of reaction to Sunday’s 28-10 win over the New York Giants. Topics include Minnesota’s improved offensive […]
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What Was Good & What Was Bad in Vikings’ 28-10 Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 6, 2019
When asked this week if winning could cure what was ailing the Minnesota Vikings behind the scenes, Mike Zimmer deadpanned, “We just need to win.” A victory […]
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Vikings Face Daniel Jones on Sunday, the Latest Rookie QB Test For Mike Zimmer
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 4, 2019
New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur is quite familiar with the challenge his rookie quarterback Daniel Jones faces on Sunday. Having spent two years with the […]
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Stefon Diggs: “I Can’t Sit Up Here and Act Like Everything is OK.”
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 3, 2019
A now-famous Esquire feature in 1966 entitled “Frank Sinatra Has a Cold” detailed the life of the legendary crooner at a particularly low point of his career. “It […]
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SECOND LOOK: Chase Daniel Took What the Vikings Gave Him on Sunday
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 2, 2019
Luke Inman contributed to this story. Losing Mitch Trubisky to a shoulder injury on the game’s first drive wasn’t enough to faze the Chicago Bears on Sunday […]
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DAY-AFTER REACTION: Same Old Story at Soldier Field
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 30, 2019
Luke Inman hosts and Sam Ekstrom joins from the Chicago airport as they break down the Vikings’ disappointing 16-6 loss at Soldier Field. They discuss: -The frustrating […]
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Revisiting the 5 Fumbles That Swung the Vikings-Bears Game
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 30, 2019
CHICAGO — In terms of entertainment value, Sunday’s 16-6 decision between the Vikings and Bears was almost entirely devoid of the big plays and momentum shifts that […]