Breaking down the Vikings 53-man roster as it stands right now
The current version leaves the team thin at positions like running back and defensive end, and there isn't a long snapper on the roster right now.
Podcast: Vikings head into regular season needing a confidence boost
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss a Vikings team that's coming off a winless preseason and a key injury before a meaningful snap was played.
Final cuts due Tuesday: Our latest 53-man Vikings roster projection
There are position at wide reciver, in the secondary and along both the offensive and defensive lines as the Vikings still need to cut 27 players.
Who's on first team? Vikings release first 'unofficial' depth chart
The big takeaway is that rookies, for an assortment of reasons, are buried deep on the depth chart in advance of Saturday's preseason opener.
Six observations for Vikings camp: Former guard Mike Harris picking up coaching tips
Harris, who started 21 games for the Vikings in 2014-2015, has been hanging around Vikings camp and picking up tips with offensive line coach Phil Rauscher.
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Podcast: Can Vikings be more than a speedbump for Packers?
The Vikings have played the Packers tough under head coach Mike Zimmer, who could use another win on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' place in a tight NFC playoff race.
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Here's how Mike Zimmer and the Vikings blitz outfoxed the Chargers
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley paid this tribute to Zimmer: "When it's known pass, this guy is as good of a defensive coach as there's ever been." Here's what unfolded during the game.
The Star Tribune's NFL prediction contest is on. Can you outpick your friends and other fans?
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Can Vikings repeat Sunday success against the Packers — and beyond?
Ben Goessling's Second Thoughts: Here's how Kirk Cousins and the Vikings managed to defeat the Chargers' defensive scheme, and why that provides some cause for optimism.
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Podcast: Vikings, Cousins get aggressive in closing out Chargers
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Jim Souhan recap the win from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where once again Mike Zimmer's squad keeps things interesting.
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Inactives: Vikings' Dozier released from hospital Sunday morning
There was good news about Dakota Dozier, who was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday. Plus all the inactives for the Vikings and Chargers.
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Vikings nose tackle Michael Pierce placed on injured reserve
Pierce will remain sidelined due to the elbow injury that he first suffered in a Sept. 30 practice. The nose tackle has played four games since signing with the Vikings in 2020 free agency.
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Vikings mailbag: Help from rookies? Is Bradbury history? Can Cousins call audibles?
Send questions to @Andrew_Krammer on Twitter or andrew.krammer@startribune.com. Listen for answers on the weekly Access Vikings podcast or find them here on Friday mornings.
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Podcast: Vikings' off-field concerns mount ahead of Chargers game
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Star Tribune's reporting on the lawsuit against Dalvin Cook, as well as a COVID outbreak that has left one player hospitalized this week.
All the latest updates, including schedules, stats, scores, game reports and more from the National Football League.
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How did Jefferson and Thielen catch only five passes in Ravens loss?
Star receivers Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen saw their paltriest production in 23 NFL games together. Several flaws in the Vikings offense help explain why that happened.
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Vikings up to five players on COVID list after two more additions
Linebacker Ryan Connelly and tackle Timon Parris were quarantined Monday on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced. Five players have been isolated in the past five days.
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Want to see all the Vikings offensive problems? Just watch third downs
Ben Goessling's Second Thoughts: The Vikings had trouble opening holes for Dalvin Cook, dealing with blitzes and getting accurate throws to keep their drives going in the loss to Baltimore.
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Podcast: Vikings drop another close game in familiar fashion
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Jim Souhan discuss the offensive coaching and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Also, did a depleted defense do well while causing pressure and turnovers, but allowing 500 yards?
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Vikings inactives: Harrison Smith latest player on COVID list, out vs. Ravens
The starting safety, who has been following protocols for unvaccinated players, is the third Viking to land on the reserve/COVID-19 list in the past few days.
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How Lamar Jackson leads Ravens' unique rushing attack
Film review: The Vikings are facing one of the NFL's most unusual offenses in Baltimore, where the former MVP quarterback makes possible an option-based system that's more prevalent in college than the pros.
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Podcast: Hunter's injury a brutal turn for him, and Zimmer's Vikings
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Michael Rand discuss Mike Zimmer's challenge ahead, and uncharacteristic flaws the Vikings need to fix quickly.
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This three-play stretch shows how offensive line let down the Vikings
A series of plays in the second half of Sunday night's loss to Dallas helps to show how poor blocking doomed the Vikings offense — and had lasting effects.
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After fast start, Vikings offense hit the brakes vs. Cowboys
Ben Goessling's Second Thoughts: Kirk Cousins' average throw Sunday was 5.2 yards short of the first-down marker — the shortest mark in the NFL in Week 8.
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Podcast: Offense outperformed by back-up Rush in embarrassing loss
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Chip Scoggins recap the 20-16 loss from U.S. Bank Stadium, where the Vikings fell apart on both sides of the ball in critical moments.
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Vikings-Cowboys inactives: Prescott not playing; Rush starts for Dallas
Prescott tested his injured calf during a pregame workout at U.S. Bank Stadium, but he is officially inactive against the Vikings. Quarterback Cooper Rush will get his first NFL start for Dallas.
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Vikings elevate defensive end Kenny Willekes, tight end Luke Stocker for Sunday
Willekes, the 2020 seventh-round pick out of Michigan State, will make his NFL debut Sunday night after Stephen Weatherly was traded to the Broncos.
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