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NFL.com believes Cousins could rebound from poor Week 2 start Kirk Cousins is looking to rebound from one of the worst starts of his career, and Adam Maya of NFL.com believes he is primed to do so. Maya wrote up some takeaways from the Vikings-Colts matchup, and noted "better days" are ahead...

Eagan, Minn. (September 21, 2020) – The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster moves: PLACED ON RESERVE/INJURED: NO...... PLAYER............................. POS…EXP................. COLLEGE 55....... Anthony Barr......................... LB....... 7...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings performances in the first two weeks of the 2020 season haven't matched what Head Coach Mike Zimmer has come to expect on a consistent basis. A lack of execution on offense, failure to get stops on defense and miscues on special teams have produced an unpalatable...

Due to an offseason and preseason altered by the COVID-19 pandemic, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn't had the luxury of time with new receivers that include free agent-signee Tajaé Sharpe or first-round draft pick Justin Jefferson. And while it might be true that it's more challenging to...

The Vikings have suffered a safety in three consecutive regular-season games dating to Week 17 of the 2019 season. That's a streak that only four teams have been able to claim since the 1970 merger between the AFL and NFL. The Vikings surrendered each of the three momentum-shifting plays in...

Barr has 15.0 career sacks and 36 career tackles for loss to go along with eight forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. He has one defensive touchdown in his career, which came back in 2014 in overtime against Tampa Bay. Barr's presence as a leader on the defense — he relays the play calls...

I've always trusted Zimmer's instincts, but when we acquired Cousins, I was not thrilled. I've never seen him as a superstar. I like him as a person and I would love to see him prove everyone (included me) wrong and that he is actually a superstar. His stats are truly amazing, but I honestly...

There's no denying it – the Vikings start to the 2020 season has been anything but pretty. After falling 43-34 against the division-rival Packers in Week 1, the Vikings were badly upended by the Colts yesterday, doomed once again by a poorly played first half. Vikings fans have been asking...

Dalvin Cook rushed for a 3-yard touchdown with 5:20 left in the game and added a 2-point conversion, but finished with just 14 carries for 63 yards and two receptions for eight yards. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins finished 11-of-26 passing for 113 yards with no touchdowns and three...

And after using just over 90 seconds off the clock, sent the defense back onto the field after that unit had just endured a 9-plus minute drive. The Colts took advantage, promptly scoring and getting a lead they wouldn't give up. And yes, the Vikings offense took a safety for the second...

Indianapolis converted just 3-for-11 on third downs, but the AFC South squad succeeded on first and second downs. Although the Vikings limited the Colts to two touchdowns, a generally admirable number, they allowed them to continue moving the chains and get in field goal range. Rookie Rodrigo...

In-game action: Situational football has been a hallmark of the Vikings under Zimmer. In-game wins on third downs, in the red zone or with goal-to-go and with time of possession and/or field position have often correlated with Vikings victories in the past six seasons. Playing clean football...

2. Yet another safety Over the course of an NFL season, you're bound to see a safety here and there. The Vikings have now seen two safeties in back-to-back weeks, and have been on the wrong end of each one. Kirk Cousins was sacked in the end zone yet again Sunday, as the play gave the...

The Vikings have released the list of players who will not dress on Sunday as the team takes on the Indianapolis Colts. Rookie cornerback Cameron Dantzler (rib) was the only player on the injury report that was ruled out on Friday. Wide receiver Bisi Johnson (knee) and cornerback Jeff Gladney...

Different team, same Buckner | By @LindseyMNSports The Vikings offensive line will have another tough test in Indianapolis this weekend. After facing Green Bay's 3-4 defense in Week 1, Minnesota is adjusting to face a 4-3 front led by Colts Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus. Not only are...

Maurice Jones-Drew would like to see Dalvin Cook utilized more in Minnesota's passing game. The former running back-turned-analyst delved recently into Week 1 and how often top backs recorded catches and not just carries. He pointed out that Cook, who had 519 receiving yards last season, had...

Patterson on the Colts offensive line Indianapolis boasts a powerful offensive line that Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer on Wednesday said is "one of the best in the league." "They're good," Co-Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson said Thursday of the Colts starting five offensive linemen...

Let's see who the experts are picking to win the game: Colts 34, Vikings 27 — Gregg Rosenthal, NFL.com The Colts averaged the second-most yards per drive in Week 1, and this matchup sets up well for them. The Vikings total lack of an interior D-line presence in the opener was even more...

EAGAN, Minn. —Pat Elflein has been placed on Injured Reserve, the Vikings announced Thursday ahead of Minnesota's Week 2 game at Indianapolis. Elflein played all 52 offensive snaps at right guard in Week 1. He switched to that position in the offseason after playing left guard in 2019, and...

Ngakoue and his teammates will get a chance to redeem themselves Sunday against the Colts, a team the defensive end knows well from the four seasons his spent in the AFC South. In eight career games against Indianapolis, Ngakoue has 6.5 career sacks and recorded at least one sack in five...