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After this week's bye, 10 Vikings games remain to be played in the 2020 regular season – five of which will be home contests. Rochelle Olson wrote for the Star Tribune that the Vikings are "still hoping to bring fans into U.S. Bank Stadium – if they can get the go ahead" from Gov. Tim Walz...

Against the Falcons, the Vikings secondary allowed 363 net passing yards and four touchdowns to quarterback Matt Ryan, a former league MVP. Zimmer said the problem wasn't that players lined up incorrectly or didn't understand the coverage. Instead, Zimmer noted, they just weren't aggressive...

Elise rang the bell after completing the chemotherapy treatment two months ago, and the family's focus shifted to today's MRI. "Throughout this whole journey, there's been ups, there's been downs, but the constant really has been, if you think about the story, is … what an absolute blessing to...

We caught up with Mike this week for a Water Break, presented by Crown Royal. Q: You actually played wide receiver in high school, right? How did that transition to running back go for you at Cincinnati? A: "It was pretty smooth. In high school, my coaches Ryan Sakowski, Joey Sakowski, those...

Hasan offers potential Vikings lineup changes going forward With the Vikings sitting at 1-5 heading into their bye week, Minnesota's playoff chances are slim. Arif Hasan of The Athletic recently looked at what the team could focus on in the final 10 games of 2020, and offered up some...

Here's a look at where the Vikings rank before Week 7: No. 27 (down 8 spots): Dan Hanzus – NFL.com We wondered if the Vikings would get off the mat after that stomach-punch loss to the Seahawks on Sunday night of Week 5. Nope. They barely showed up in Week 6 and limped out of their own...

FB C.J. Ham Connection to cancer: Mother, Tina, passed away from pancreatic cancer on May 29 (Read more about C.J.'s story and the way he honors Tina's memory here.) The most important life lesson his mom imparted: "I remember when I was a young kid, she said, 'When we love, we love hard.'...

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The Vikings started Sunday's game auspiciously with a pick on their first offensive snap, and things deteriorated quite mightily late in the second quarter en route to a 40-23 loss, but there was an opportunity as the first period shifted to the second to regain a footing against the Falcons...

EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings head into their bye with a 1-5 record and do so on the heels of perhaps their worst loss of the season. After weeks of showing improvement, Minnesota struggled in all three phases in a 40-23 home loss to previously winless Atlanta on Sunday. Vikings Head Coach Mike...

Here are three stats that stood out: 1. 12-for-20 vs. 4-for-12 The Vikings defense entered the game as the stingiest squad on third downs in the NFL, but the Falcons were 9-for-17 on third downs. Those conversions included a confidence-building 20-yard touchdown to pick up a third-and-11...

Sid remembered by Star Tribune colleagues Longtime sports reporter Sid Hartman passed away Sunday afternoon at the age of 100. Several Vikings reflected on Sid's life and legacy following Minnesota's loss to Atlanta, and additional sports figures and reporters from around the country have...

I think it is time to move on from Kirk Cousins. He has the arm and can make the throws, but it appears the game is too fast for him. It shows in his interceptions, and his inability to throw the ball away to avoid the sack and his fumbles. It has become glaringly obvious that there are times he...

2. The JJs shine on offense Justin Jefferson was one of the lone bright spots for the Vikings offense against the Falcons. The rookie wide receiver continued the strong start to his career, as he hauled in nine catches for 166 yards and two touchdowns. Jefferson had a pair of second-half...

Jones, who did not practice most of the week due to a hamstring injury, led the team with eight catches for 137 yards and two scores. Hurst, Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage added 57, 61 and 65 yards, respectively, through the air. Atlanta's offensive weapons are not secret, but Vikings safety...

"I think that's a good word. I think 'strange' is a good word," Cousins said. "The first six weeks of the season have felt that way at times each and every week. Certainly, that's been frustrating. I think today felt similar in that way." Cousins was a Pro Bowler in 2019 as he three just six...

The Vikings failed to convert a third-and-5 and a third-and-9 on their next two possessions that bookended a 50-yard field goal by Younghoe Koo. The Vikings had a shot at regaining momentum after Jeff Gladney forced a fumble by Brian Hill that Eric Wilson recovered and returned three yards to...

Grant recalled meeting Hartman while playing for the Great Lakes Naval Academy during World War II. "We played a basketball game up here against Minnesota, and Sid came in and introduced himself to me in the locker room and said, 'Where are you going to school when your service is over?' I...

The Vikings have released the list of players that will not dress on Sunday. Dalvin Cook (groin), cornerback Kris Boyd (hamstring), return specialist K.J. Osborn (hamstring) and guard Dru Samia (wrist) were ruled out after Friday's practice. Cornerback Holton Hill (foot) is now out for the game...