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Jayron Kearse Ready to Step in if Mackensie Alexander Misses Time
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 9, 2019
Despite a resounding victory that showcased many of the Minnesota Vikings’ strengths, they may have to overcome at least one key injury in Week 2. Slot corner […]
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Second Look: Vikings First Half Abounded in Explosive Outside Runs
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 9, 2019
Luke Inman contributed to this story. The final two kneel downs of Sunday’s 28-12 win gave the Minnesota Vikings 38 rushes on the day. With nearly quadruple […]
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VIDEO: Vikings Locker Room Reaction to Big Win Over Falcons
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 8, 2019
See what the Vikings had to say after their 28-12 Week 1 win against the Atlanta Falcons. ALSO READ: Instant Reaction: Vikings Handle Falcons 28-12 HC MIKE […]
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The Vikings Again Had Julio Jones’ Number in Dominating Performance
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 8, 2019
In search of a new contract this week, Julio Jones vaguely, and briefly, threatened a holdout from Sunday’s game. Vikings fans on social media were facetiously encouraging […]
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INSTANT REACTION: Vikings Handle Falcons 28-12 in Season Opener
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 8, 2019
The Falcons were down 14 before they woke up, and the Vikings refused to let them back in the game. Minnesota’s home opener couldn’t have been scripted […]
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Falcons and Vikings Weighing Overuse vs. Production From Their Now-Healthy Running Backs
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 6, 2019
Dalvin Cook and Devonta Freeman go way back. Before they were electrifying NFL playmakers. Before they were competing for college football titles. As a ninth-grader, Cook looked […]
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One Area Where the Minnesota Vikings Must Improve on Offense
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 5, 2019
With a vow from the head coach to increase their emphasis on the run and get nastier in the trenches, the Minnesota Vikings are determined to play […]
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Brandon Dillon Completes the Unlikely Jump From NAIA to NFL
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 4, 2019
On the eve of roster cuts, rookie tight end Brandon Dillon traveled to downtown Minneapolis to meet with B.J. Coad, his former offensive line coach at alma […]
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What You Need to Know About the Vikings’ Acquisition of Josh Doctson
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 2, 2019
As originally reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter Monday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings added a fifth receiver to their roster, signing former Washington pass catcher Josh Doctson. It’s […]
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Roster Finalized: Analysis on the Minnesota Vikings’ Roster Construction
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 31, 2019
On one of the most hectic days of the year for NFL front offices, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t make any massive splashes — like dealing for Jadeveon […]
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Final Minnesota Vikings 53-Man Roster Projections
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 30, 2019
With the preseason now in the rearview mirror, Vikings analysts Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman predict the team’s final 53-man roster, which will be finalized Saturday afternoon […]
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INSTANT TAKEAWAYS: Vikings Cough Up 23-6 Lead in Preseason Finale Loss
By Sam Ekstrom - Aug 29, 2019
As far as fourth preseason games go, this one got zany. Buffalo scored 21 points in the final four minutes to erase a 23-6 deficit and rob […]