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Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was injured in the third quarter against the 49ers.

Vikings lose game of missed opportunities, lose Cook to dislocated shoulder

The Vikings fell behind the 49ers by 14 points early in the third quarter, then failed in their comeback tries. Dalvin Cook left late in the third quarter with what an NFL source confirmed as a dislocated shoulder.

Increase in holding calls by NFL refs hurting Vikings more than helping

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San Francisco center Alex Mack had a handful of Anthony Barr’s Vikings jersey on Sunday as quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo looked to pass.

Ben Goessling's Second Thoughts: While the league wants well-officiated games, there's a balance between adjudicating every play and bogging down the game with penalty calls.

Cook injures shoulder; Zimmer doesn't know if star's season is over

6:20am

Dalvin Cook left the field in the third quarter after his shoulder injury.

Dalvin Cook grabbed his left shoulder before he was carted off the field in the third quarter. An MRI for him is scheduled for Monday.

Souhan: Cousins fails to meet moment against 49ers; Vikings really need him now

8:23am

Quarterback Kirk Cousins no longer has the comfort of relying on a good defense or a great running back. Now it's time to earn his big salary.

Five extra points: Cousins angry (and prayerful), Thielen disappears

11:39am

Kirk Cousins talks about the reasons for his durability and faced postgame questions about why he was angry at the end of the first half in Sunday's loss.

Vikings

12:41pm

Mike Zimmer watches during the second half of his team’s game against the 49ers.

Zimmer goes after 49ers: 'These guys hold all the time'

NFL Insider: The 49ers have an affection for holding, Mike Zimmer said after Sunday's loss during a critique of the officials that could get him fined by the league.

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November 28

Podcast: Turnovers, attrition get best of Vikings in loss at San Francisco

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss the Vikings' turnovers, attrition, and the latest around the NFC from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Vikings

November 28

Game balls: Vikings at 49ers

Deebo Samuel and Elijah Mitchell were the main beneficiaries as San Francisco gashed the Vikings on the ground.

Vikings

November 28

Vikings' depleted defensive line gets bowled over by San Francisco

Four starters on the defensive line were out and only one of them could possibly be back for the next game at Detroit.

Vikings

November 28

Up next for the Vikings: at Detroit

It has been nearly a year since the Lions have won a game, but the Vikings know from experience not to take them lightly.

Vikings super fans Sid Davey and David Garza showed up in Canton to support the Vikings during their 1st preseason game of the season.

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Vikings

November 28

Live: Quick scores put 49ers ahead of Vikings in second half

Both the Vikings and 49ers have been on the upswing in recent games and have put themselves in better position for the NFL playoff chase by winning their last two games. Click here for updates, statistics, social media and more

Vikings

November 28

Levi's Stadium has not been a good fit for the Vikings

If the Vikings are to win today, they'll have to avoid playing the kind of game where the 49ers' physical rushing attack and pass rush dominate the game flow.

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November 28

Vikings defensive tackles James Lynch and Sheldon Richardson.

Vikings-49ers inactives: Defensive line shuffled even more in San Francisco

Assistant coach Andre Patterson said this week he'd rather not use the word "depleted" to describe the Vikings defensive line, but that's the reality for Sunday's game in San Francisco.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) makes an 11-yard reception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct

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Vikings

November 28

Vikings vs. 49ers preview: 3 story lines, 2 key matchups, 1 prediction

The San Francisco offense presents a tough matchup for a Vikings defense that is missing several key starters upfront.

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NFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Green Bay	9	3	0	.750	283	242	5-0	4-3
Minnesota	5	6	0	.455	281	276	3-2	2-4
Chicago	4	7	0	.364	179	254	2-3	2-4
Detroit	0	10	1	.045	174	289	0-5	0-5

NFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Tampa Bay	8	3	0	.727	347	253	5-0	3-3
Atlanta	5	6	0	.455	199	302	1-4	4-2
New Orleans	5	6	0	.455	257	249	2-3	3-3
Carolina	5	7	0	.417	236	253	2-4	3-3

NFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Dallas	7	4	0	.636	326	250	4-2	3-2
Philadelphia	5	7	0	.417	304	273	1-4	4-3
Washington	4	6	0	.400	212	267	2-3	2-3
NY Giants	4	7	0	.364	202	253	3-3	1-4

NFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Arizona	9	2	0	.818	310	202	3-2	6-0
Los Angeles	7	4	0	.636	299	263	3-2	4-2
San Francisco	6	5	0	.545	280	248	2-4	4-1
Seattle	3	7	0	.300	194	209	1-4	2-3

AFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Baltimore	8	3	0	.727	263	240	5-1	3-2
Cincinnati	7	4	0	.636	309	226	3-2	4-2
Cleveland	6	6	0	.500	254	267	4-2	2-4
Pittsburgh	5	5	1	.500	224	267	3-2	2-3

AFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Tennessee	8	4	0	.667	304	290	4-2	4-2
Indianapolis	6	6	0	.500	340	283	3-4	3-2
Houston	2	9	0	.182	164	292	1-4	1-5
Jacksonville	2	9	0	.182	173	283	2-5	0-4

AFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
New England	8	4	0	.667	336	190	3-4	5-0
Buffalo	7	4	0	.636	326	182	3-2	4-2
Miami	5	7	0	.417	234	279	3-3	2-4
NY Jets	3	8	0	.273	199	334	2-3	1-5

AFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Kansas City	7	4	0	.636	281	250	4-2	3-2
Los Angeles	6	5	0	.545	273	293	3-3	3-2
Las Vegas	6	5	0	.545	259	295	3-3	3-2
Denver	6	5	0	.545	228	196	3-3	3-2

Passing Yards
K. Cousins MIN	2775
J. Jefferson MIN	11

Rushing Yards
D. Cook MIN	734
A. Mattison MIN	294
K. Cousins MIN	69
C. Ham MIN	34
(2) Players	10

Receiving Yards
J. Jefferson MIN	944
A. Thielen MIN	624
T. Conklin MIN	388
K. Osborn MIN	360
A. Mattison MIN	142

Defensive Tackles (Total)
E. Kendricks MIN	109
H. Smith MIN	73
X. Woods MIN	66
N. Vigil MIN	54
B. Breeland MIN	46

Interceptions
E. Kendricks MIN	2
X. Woods MIN	2
A. Barr MIN	1
B. Breeland MIN	1
(3) Players	1

Sacks
D. Hunter MIN	6.0
E. Griffen MIN	5.0
E. Kendricks MIN	4.0
A. Watts MIN	4.0
(3) Players	2.0

Passing Yards
T. Brady TB	3403
M. Stafford LAR	3316
K. Cousins MIN	3013
D. Prescott DAL	2932
A. Rodgers GB	2878

Rushing Yards
D. Cook MIN	734
E. Elliott DAL	720
J. Hurts PHI	618
A. Gibson WAS	601
D. Henderson Jr. LAR	593

Receiving Yards
C. Kupp LAR	1141
D. Samuel SF	994
D. Adams GB	979
J. Jefferson MIN	944
C. Godwin TB	782

Defensive Tackles (Total)
F. Oluokun ATL	119
B. Wagner SEA	114
R. Smith CHI	112
E. Kendricks MIN	109
(2) Players	98

Interceptions
T. Diggs DAL	8
X. McKinney NYG	5
A. Oruwariye DET	5
J. Bradberry NYG	3
(7) Players	3

Sacks
N. Bosa SF	11.0
R. Quinn CHI	11.0
H. Reddick CAR	10.5
M. Golden ARI	10.0
M. Parsons DAL	9.0

Passing Yards
D. Carr LV	3414
P. Mahomes KC	3200
J. Allen BUF	3071
J. Herbert LAC	2927
R. Tannehill TEN	2681

Rushing Yards
J. Taylor IND	1122
D. Henry TEN	937
N. Chubb CLE	851
J. Mixon CIN	759
N. Harris PIT	685

Receiving Yards
T. Hill KC	932
J. Chase CIN	867
S. Diggs BUF	847
T. Kelce KC	821
K. Allen LAC	810

Defensive Tackles (Total)
D. Perryman LV	121
B. Okereke IND	100
D. James Jr. LAC	93
D. Leonard IND	93
J. Abram LV	92

Interceptions
J. Jackson NE	7
K. Byard TEN	5
J. Poyer BUF	5
A. Phillips NE	4
(2) Players	4

Sacks
M. Garrett CLE	14.0
T. Watt PIT	12.5
M. Judon NE	11.5
T. Hendrickson CIN	10.5
H. Landry III TEN	10.0

Sunday, November 28
NY Jets 21, Houston 14, F	Tampa Bay 38, Indianapolis 31, F	NY Giants 13, Philadelphia 7, F
Miami 33, Carolina 10, F	New England 36, Tennessee 13, F	Cincinnati 41, Pittsburgh 10, F
Atlanta 21, Jacksonville 14, F	Denver 28, Los Angeles 13, F	San Francisco 34, Minnesota 26, F
Green Bay 36, Los Angeles 28, F	Baltimore 16, Cleveland 10, F

Monday, November 29

Seattle @ Washington
Thursday, December 2

Dallas @ New Orleans

Monday, November 29
Seattle @ Washington

Thursday, December 2
Dallas @ New Orleans

Sunday, December 5
Indianapolis @ Houston	Arizona @ Chicago	NY Giants @ Miami
Minnesota @ Detroit	Philadelphia @ NY Jets	Los Angeles @ Cincinnati
Tampa Bay @ Atlanta	Washington @ Las Vegas	Jacksonville @ Los Angeles
San Francisco @ Seattle	Baltimore @ Pittsburgh	Denver @ Kansas City

Monday, December 6

New England @ Buffalo

Monday, December 6
New England @ Buffalo

Vikings

November 27

Souhan: Vikings' vaccination stats continue to hang over the team in Week 12

Dalvin Tomlinson is the latest unvaccinated starter expected to miss a game because of COVID-19.

Vikings

November 27

Mounting pressure to win is shaping bond between Cousins and Zimmer

The odd-couple quarterback and coach have learned how to agree to disagree — even on Kirk Cousins' recent more aggressive play — during a make-or-break season.

Vikings

November 27

Vikings' O-line stepping up is best way to help defensive line

Quarterback Kirk Cousins has been sacked only 14 times, a career low through 10 games as a starter.

Vikings

November 26

Richardson is suddenly in the spotlight for the Vikings' defensive line

The team will be without each of its four preferred starters on the defensive line heading into a matchup with the 49ers that should be pivotal for playoff positioning.

Vikings

November 26

Vikings' Griffen officially ruled out; will miss at least three games

Defensive end Everson Griffen was taken to a mental health facility Wednesday after an impasse between him and police in his Minnetrista home.

Vikings

November 26

Behind running back Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis is sneaky good. Or sledgehammer good, if you ask the Bills.

Mark Craig's NFL Week 12 Sunday picks against the spread

Another unpredictable week upended expectations for the Titans and Packers. Week 12 offers a number of good matchups between teams with winning records.

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November 26

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) signaled the touchdown as Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) scored on a nine yar

Vikings mailbag: Playoff position, defensive line in flux and what's improving

Thank you for submitting questions for this week's Vikings mailbag. Send questions to @Andrew_Krammer on Twitter or andrew.krammer@startribune.com.

Vikings

November 26

San Francisco’s George Kittle is one of the NFL’s top tight ends.

Scouting Report: Three 49ers players will pose big challenge for Vikings

San Francisco will present challenges for the Vikings on both offense and defense because of a trio of players who are among the NFL's best.

Vikings

November 25

Mark Craig's Thanksgiving Day NFL picks

There are three NFL games on Thanksgiving, including the traditional games in Detroit and Dallas.

Sports

November 25

Turkey of the Year: Time to sharpen the knives.

Patrick Reusse's 2021 Turkey of the Year winner is ...

Last year, we demanded the Turkey make a comeback. This year, The Chairman agrees: The Turkey of the Year is here to stay.

Vikings

November 24

Vikings' Everson Griffen taken to mental health facility after impasse with police

Everson Griffen, the 33-year-old defensive end, refused to leave his house in Minnetrista for hours after calling 911 at 3 a.m. He earlier posted a video on Instagram where he was holding a gun.

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