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SECOND LOOK: How the Vikings Used Play-Action Effectively vs Dolphins
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 17, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings didn’t do anything ground-breaking to find success in the play-action on Sunday. They simply ran the ball efficiently to set up ideal situations. Kirk […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE POSTGAME: Sam Ekstrom on Kevin Stefanski’s Debut Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 17, 2018
Minnesota Vikings beat reporter Sam Ekstrom reacts to everything that happened at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday in Minnesota’s 41-17 win over the Miami Dolphins. What sparked […]
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Stating the Obvious: Playing With a Lead Greatly Helps the Vikings’ Pass Rush
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 16, 2018
Only twice in the last 30 years have teams recorded nine or more sacks twice in the same season: Jacksonville in 2017 and the Minnesota Vikings this […]
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How a Fast Start Propelled Vikings in 24-Point Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 16, 2018
Even as head coach Mike Zimmer labored over his decision to relieve former offensive coordinator John DeFilippo of his duties, it’s unlikely he envisioned a Kevin Stefanski-led […]
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LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React to Big Win Over Dolphins
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 16, 2018
Hear from Minnesota Vikings players and head coach Mike Zimmer after their 41-17 win over the Miami Dolphins. MIKE ZIMMER KIRK COUSINS DALVIN COOK ADAM THIELEN Become […]
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RAPID REACTION: Vikings Pound Dolphins Early, Blitz Late in 41-17 Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 16, 2018
The bounce back began as the Minnesota Vikings hoped. New offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski’s offense produced 41 points — albeit a mid-game lull — and the defense […]
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PREDICTION: Vikings vs Dolphins
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 16, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings have used up their mulligans. Now it’s crunch time as they host the Miami Dolphins hoping to begin a winning three-game stretch that can […]
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Reintegrating Rudolph in the Red Zone Should Be One of Kevin Stefanski’s Tasks
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 15, 2018
While it may appear that Kyle Rudolph hasn’t been properly utilized, that’s not entirely true. The veteran tight end is on pace for 578 yards, the second-best […]
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Mike Priefer on What Went Amiss with Daniel Carlson, Blair Walsh
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 14, 2018
Many Minnesota Vikings fans have tracked the paths of the team’s former quarterbacks this season after Sam Bradford, Case Keenum and Teddy Bridgewater all left in free […]
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Has Xavier Rhodes Been Himself This Year? Actually, Yes
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 13, 2018
When the Minnesota Vikings scuffled through the first quarter of the season, allowing 29 points to Green Bay, 27 points to Buffalo and 38 points to Los […]
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Football Machine: Hour 2 – Dolphins, Playoffs, Bears, Oh My? Plus Open Phone Lines
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 12, 2018
Cy Amundson (@cyamundson) substitute hosts with Arif, Luke, Sam, and Tom in studio to talk the loss vs. the Seahawks, John DeFilippo’s inability to coach and his ability […]
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Football Machine: HOUR 1 – John DeFilippo gets fired, the Vikings have a 56% chance of making the playoffs
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 12, 2018
Cy Amundson (@cyamundson) substitute hosts with Arif, Luke, Sam, and Tom in studio to talk the loss vs. the Seahawks, John DeFilippo’s inability to coach and his […]