MINNEAPOLIS, MN – CIRCA 1970’s: Head Coach Bud Grant of the Minnesota Vikings goes over a play with … [+] his team during a practice late circa 1970’s. Grant was the head coach...
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Defense Takes Steps As Cine, Booth Recover While Kendricks Departs
Much will be expected from second-year safety Lewis Cine in 2023. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty … [+] Images) Getty Images How much do you know about Lewis Cine? He may be the key to the Vikin...
Vikings Must Part Company With Adam Thielen, Danielle Hunter In 2023
Adam Thielen has skills, but he may no longer have maximum value for the Vikings. (Photo by Adam … [+] Bettcher/Getty Images) Getty Images If the Vikings are going to make moves on defense durin...
Free-Agent Signings Are Key To Upgrading Minnesota Vikings Defense In 2023
Defensive coordinator learned quite a bit during his time coaching with and against Bill Belichick, … [+] but he will need improved personnel if he is going to succeed with the Vikings. (Photo b...
Chiefs Defensive Plan Gives The Vikings A Scheme To Follow In 2023
The Vikings need a defensive player like Chris Jones who can cause havoc any time he steps on the … [+] field. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) Getty Images The outcome of the Super Bowl was...
Justin Jefferson Gains Glory For Vikings, Taking Home OPOY Honors
Justin Jefferson setting the tone for a brilliant season by dancing after his Week 1 touchdown … [+] against the Packers. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Getty Images It was a postseason...
Adofo-Mensah, O’Connell Were Successful In Year 1, But Vikings Need Much More Going Forward
Za’Darius Smith was dynamic in the first half of the season for the Vikings, but his production … [+] dipped in the second half. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) Getty Images The optimi...
Minnesota Vikings Must Find Defender Who Can Dominate Schedule In 2023
General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah must find a nasty defensive leader who can take over a game if he … [+] wants to help head coach Kevin O’Connell. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) G...
Defensive Woes Led To Abrupt End For 2022-23 Minnesota Vikings
In the end, Danielle Hunter and the Vikings defense could not hold up their end. (Photo by Jonathan … [+] Bachman/Getty Images) Getty Images In the end, the weaknesses overpowered the strengths ...
After 11 Close Wins, Vikings Have Advantage Over Giants In Wild Card Round
T.J. Hockenson burned the New York Giants in Week 16, and he should have an advantage in the Wild … [+] Card rematch. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Getty Images The tests for the Minne...
Reality Of Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest Brings NFL Players’ Greatest Fear To The Surface
Bills players and staff kneel together in solidarity after Damar Hamlin went down against the … [+] Bengals. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) Getty Images “It could have been me.” Those are...
The Minnesota Vikings Would Love To Crush The Green Bay Packers’ Playoff Dreams
D.J. Wonnum (98) and the Minnesota Vikings defeated Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in Week … [+] 1. The Vikings are hoping for a similar result today. Getty Images Lovie Smith knew. So ...
Why Green Bay Packers’ Late Playoff Push Complicates Their Future At Quarterback
The Green Bay Packers’ late season playoff push leaves major questions at quarterback heading into … [+] 2023. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) Getty Images As the Green Bay Packers pr...
Could We See A Non-Quarterback Win NFL MVP This Year?
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 13: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a pass … [+] in front of Cam Lewis #39 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at Highmar...
Pro Bowl Snubs Cook, Hunter, Smith Are Key To Postseason Chances For Vikings
Harrison Smith (leaping for football) may be the key to Minnesota’s success down the stretch and … [+] into the playoffs. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Getty Images The Pro Bowl is...
After Passing First Test, Aggressive Defense Must Show Up In Last 3 Weeks
After taking a step last week against the Colts, the defense has to continue to make improvements. … [+] (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Getty Images It was an epic comeback that will have a spot i...
Vikings Forge Record Comeback Against Colts After Brutal 1st Half Display
Greg Joseph celebrates with teammates after hitting the game winning field goal in overtime against … [+] the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minneso...
Woeful Vikings Defense Threatens To Turn 2022 Season Into Major Disappointment
Danielle Hunter is expected to provide a consistent pass rush, but he is getting handled on a … [+] regular basis this season. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Spor...
Vikings Survive Once Again, As Kirk Cousins Displays Warrior Mentality
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 04: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings gets help after being … [+] sacked during the second quarter against the New York Jets at U.S. Bank Stadium o...
How Minnesota Vikings Superstar Justin Jefferson’s ‘My Cause My Cleats’ Are Created
For the My Cause My Cleats campaign, Justin Jefferson will wear cleats supporting March For Our … [+] Lives, an organization trying to end gun violence. Ben Johnson/SRGN Academy alumni On the NF...
Minnesota Vikings Must Improve Defense To Have Legitimate Super Bowl LVII Hopes
Za’Darius Smith has given the Vikings a lift, but the defense has simply not been good enough to … [+] this point. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images) Getty Images The lack of respect c...
Vikings Rally Past Bills In 2022 Game Of The Year
Justin Jefferson was one of many heroes for the Vikings in their win over the Buffalo Bills. (Photo … [+] by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Getty Images The winning streak for the Vikings is seven ...
The 7-1 Minnesota Vikings Face A Big-League Test Against The Super Bowl Favorite Bills
Slowing down ex-Viking Stefon Diggs will be one of the keys for the Vikings against the Bills in … [+] Week 10. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) Getty Images The 7-1 record that the Viki...
Minnesota Vikings Use Late Surge To Gain 6th Straight Victory
Kirk Cousins and the Vikings came through with their 7th win of the season against the Commanders. … [+] (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings were playing one...
Minnesota Vikings Improve 2022 Title Chances By Acquiring T.J. Hockenson From Lions
Adding T.J. Hockenson is a major plus for the Vikings. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Getty Images Something has been missing from the Minnesota Vikings offense. Even though the team is off t...
Minnesota Vikings Make It 5 Straight Victories, But Schedule Gets Much Tougher
Kevin O’Connell has the Vikings securely at the top of the NFC North. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty … [+] Images) Getty Images It looked like this would be an easy game for the Vikings, as...
Vikings Have Clear Chance To Unseat Packers And Rule Division
Since the Packers are stumbling, the Vikings have an excellent chance to rule the division.(Photo by … [+] Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Getty Images Let’s face it, the NFC North lacks the compet...
Sharp Start, Dramatic Finish Allow Vikings To Take Sole Possession Of First Place
Cam Dantzler (27) made the game-clinching play for the Vikings when he ripped the ball from Ihmir … [+] Smith-Marsette late in the fourth quarter. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Getty Im...
Fortunate Minnesota Vikings Take Advantage Of Campbell’s Coaching Blunder
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 25: K.J. Osborn #17 of the Minnesota Vikings scores the … [+] game-winning touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Sta...
Minnesota Vikings Fall Woefully Short Under Bright Lights
It’s another losing effort for Kirk Cousins on the Monday night stage. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Getty Images Meet the new Vikings. Nearly the same as the old Vikings. Rookie head coach Kevin...