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Patterson on progression of the defense: Don't ask Patterson about increased confidence in Minnesota's defense, because he's always believed in what his guys are capable of. He did express happiness, though, in the unit's progression and how things have come together defensively over the...

There's no denying the importance of Minnesota's Monday Night Football game at Chicago. The Vikings started off behind the 8-ball but now are sitting at 3-5 and need every win they can get. Not to mention, a win at Soldier Field would mark Minnesota's third straight division victory. But...

Minnesota has eight games remaining, four of which are against teams that currently have winning records. That includes two games against the Bears, who are 5-4 entering Week 10. Cronin projected Minnesota to finish its 2019 season at 7-9. She wrote: The Vikings have a favorable schedule...

Here are four other topics Zimmer covered during his media session: 1. Confidence in the offense While Zimmer acknowledges the challenge that Chicago presents, he also feels good heading into the prime-time matchup with the way Minnesota's offense has been playing. Over the past two games...

Bears 26, Vikings 23 — Pete Prisco, CBS Sports The Vikings suddenly have life after two straight victories, while the Bears are reeling a bit. Dalvin Cook has been sensational this season and especially the past two weeks. But Chicago is solid against the run. That will matter here. Nick Foles...

EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings rookie cornerback Cameron Dantzler returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant. Dantzler missed all of Week 9 after suffering a concussion in Week 8 at Green Bay. Tight end Irv Smith, Jr., and fullback C.J. Ham did not participate Thursday. A groin injury...

Cook talked Thursday about being the more physical team, something he also mentioned a season ago. But in 2019, he tallied just 35 yards and a score on 14 carries. In 2018, he had 12 yards and lost a fumble on nine attempts. But there is a sense within the Vikings that this time will be...

VIKINGS NAMED NFC PLAYER OF THE WEEK UNDER ZIMMER Anthony Barr, LB 2014, Week 8, at Tampa Bay Special Teams Adam Thielen, WR 2014, Week 13, vs. Carolina Special Teams Marcus Sherels, PR 2015, Week 8, at Chicago Linval Joseph, DT 2015, Week 9, vs. St. Louis Terence Newman...

"When you're sitting there at … what were we, 1-5? … everything is collapsing. You're getting ready to jump off the cliff," Zimmer said. "You beat Green Bay, and then you start to get a little juice. You beat Detroit, now you start getting a little bit more juice. "So, I think the confidence...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have released the following statement regarding the four remaining scheduled home games of 2020: After much consideration and discussion with U.S. Bank Stadium partners, the State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis, we will no longer pursue hosting...

Among his observations was praise for Minnesota's offensive line and for Head Coach Mike Zimmer. Graff wrote of the Vikings men up front: [For] the first time in recent memory, there should be confidence (even if it's only a small amount) that the Vikings offensive line can somewhat manage the...

Here's an Early Look at the Vikings Week 10 matchup against the Bears, presented by Minnesota Eye Consultants, the Proud Ophthalmology Partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Passing: Cousins delivered a second-straight efficient performance in a divisional game in Week 9. He completed 13 of 20...

Gallegos added: "I joined pretty young, so this has always kind of been a lifestyle for me as well, because I joined when I was 17, so more than half my life, I've been in the service." She said her training has helped her adjust. "Some days are better than others, as far as balancing...

No. 17 (up 8 spots): Frank Schwab – Yahoo! Sports The Vikings might be better than the 3-5 record indicates. They have been better lately. And nobody has been hotter than Dalvin Cook. Maybe this is a team that gets on a roll in the second half of the season. No. 19 (up 5 spots): Pete Prisco...

Eagan, Minn. (November 10, 2020) – The Minnesota Vikings announce the following roster moves: ACTIVATED FROM RESERVE/COVID-19: NO. ..... PLAYER ............................... POS…EXP. ................. COLLEGE 40 ........ Todd Davis............................... LB ........ 7 ...

4. Speaking of anticipation… Zimmer on two different occasions emphasized the ability for defenders to anticipate the offense's next move. So then, is anticipation a teachable skill for young players, specifically for Minnesota's inexperienced cornerbacks? Zimmer said there always are...

Gene Washington, who played for the Vikings from 1967-72, was recruited from La Porte, Texas, in the Segregated South to play football for the Spartans on a track scholarship in 1963. Gene played alongside fellow College Football Hall of Famers Bubba Smith, George Webster and Clinton Jones on...

The Vikings have won back-to-back games, and now sit at 3-5 at the halfway point of the 2020 season. Join Vikings Team Reporter Eric Smith for a live chat at 1 p.m. (CT) to chat about Dalvin Cook's hot streak, Monday night's game in Chicago and what to expect in the final eight games.

The Vikings third and final pick of the divisional matchup happened in the fourth quarter. Stafford had left the game in concussion protocol, and Daniel was in for just his fourth play of the game. On first-and-10 from the Detroit 41-yard line, Daniel overthrew – stop me if you've heard this...

Minnesota's other first-round pick, cornerback Jeff Gladney, was Ekstrom's No. 2 rookie for the Vikings. It hasn't always been technically pretty, but Jeff Gladney has been the only cornerback who has been able to stay on the field this season. His seven starts are a position-group high after...