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Everson Griffen Returns “In Good Spirits”
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 24, 2018
After being away from the Minnesota Vikings for over a month as he addressed his mental health, Everson Griffen returned this week and will participate in practice […]
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SECOND LOOK: Interior Line, LBs and Waynes Help Shut Down Jets Run
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 22, 2018
For 41 straight games the Minnesota Vikings had Linval Joseph anchoring the trenches, causing many to fret over how the Vikings run defense would fare against a […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE POSTGAME: Vikings Win 37-17 Despite Mounting Injuries
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 22, 2018
Sam Ekstrom goes over every major talking point from Minnesota’s big win over the New York Jets: the takeaways, the batted balls, the wind, Thielen, Murray, injuries, […]
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ROAD REACTION: 4 Ups, 4 Downs From Vikings Win Over Jets
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 21, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings (4-2-1) have recaptured first place in the division, jumping over the idle Packers (3-2-1) and the suddenly scuffling Bears (3-3), who lost 38-31 to […]
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PREDICTION: Vikings @ Jets
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 21, 2018
As the cliche in the NFL goes, it’s not who you play but when you play them. Two weeks ago, the prospect of the Minnesota Vikings playing […]
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NOTEBOOK: Jaleel Johnson Heads Home, Thielen vs Nickerson, Final Injury Report
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 19, 2018
Jaleel Johnson grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. on the other side of the Hudson River, less than two hours from where MetLife Stadium now sits. Though he […]
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Mike Zimmer on His Impaired Vision: “It Won’t Get Any Better”
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 19, 2018
Nearly two years from the night Mike Zimmer scratched his retina during a game against the Chicago Bears, the coach’s vision remains impaired in his right eye […]
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One Who Was Traded, and the One That Got Away: Richardson and Cousins Face the Jets
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 18, 2018
Kirk Cousins is not a former New York Jet. He is, in fact, a former quarterback for the Washington Redskins. But you wouldn’t know if by some […]
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Danielle Hunter Two Games from Duplicating Griffen’s Sack Streak
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 17, 2018
Having already matched last year’s sack total through six games, Danielle Hunter is on track for a career year following his lucrative offseason contract extension. Not only […]
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SECOND LOOK: Dissecting Minnesota’s Five Long Runs
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 16, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings delivered the rushing performance they desperately needed on Sunday, touting the ball for 195 yards against a porous Arizona Cardinals defense. Minnesota finished with […]
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As ACL Rehabs Evolve, Mike Hughes Faces Less Daunting Task Than He Once Might Have
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 15, 2018
For the second straight season, the Minnesota Vikings first selection in the draft will have his rookie season cut short due to a left ACL tear. Head […]
FOOTBALL MACHINE POSTGAME: Sam Ekstrom’s Takeaways From the Vikings 27-17 Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 15, 2018
Zone Coverage’s Sam Ekstrom discusses Minnesota’s stifling defense and three big offensive storylines from the Vikings second straight win — 27-17 over the Arizona Cardinals. Music by […]