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The Vikings have released the list of inactive players for Monday night's game against the Green Bay Packers. Minnesota will be without the pair of running backs that have taken a majority of the snaps this season in Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison. The following players will not dress at...

Coller quoted Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer: “I think that’s an area that as guys progress, they start learning the special teams,” Zimmer said. “There’s quite a bit involved there, as well. You see their athletic ability. You see them making plays. I think that leads to guys that end up...

The Vikings (10-4) host the Packers (11-3) in Week 16 on Monday Night Football. Minnesota can still win the NFC North by winning its final two games and if Detroit defeats Green Bay in Week 17. Regardless, the Vikings will be one of six NFC teams in the postseason dance. Seattle, Green Bay...

Revamped Packers defense features pair of pass rushers | By @LindseyMNSports The Packers paid attention to their defense this offseason, and now it’s paying off. Minnesota’s offensive players know they could have their hands full Monday night with a number of Green Bay defenders – and...

Packers, Vikings are ‘mirror images in key stats’ The Vikings are prepping to host the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium for what is sure to be an electric Monday Night Football showdown. If Green Bay wins, it secures the NFC North crown. If Minnesota wins, the division remains open for the...

Los Angeles Rams (8-6) at San Francisco (11-3) 7:15 p.m. (CT) Saturday | Levi’s Stadium | NFL Network Outlook: The scenario is simple here for the Vikings: a Los Angeles loss means Minnesota is in the playoffs. The Rams need to win out and hope the Vikings lose out in order to be a Wild Card...

As is usual when Rodgers prepares to face Minnesota, he spoke highly of specific players he sees twice a season. “[Danielle] Hunter has obviously progressed over the years and gone from kind of a speed guy to, he has all the moves, he’s a fantastic pass rusher; Everson [Griffen] on the other...

“He’s a guy that I remember, in the preseason, he was just so fun to watch,” Thielen said. “I remember that last game you’re like, ‘Get him out of there! We need that guy for the season.’ “He’s just so talented and runs the football with a mentality that you don’t see every day. Obviously...

Brian O’Neill, Dakota Dozier, Josh Kline, Brett Jones, Aviante Collins, Oli Udoh, Dru Samia, John Keenoy and offensive line coach Rick Dennison welcomed the first group into their position room at the team facility — decked out in the holiday spirit — to open gifts and meet Santa. Beth Holger...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings have released Thursday's injury report in advance to Monday night's game at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Green Bay Packers. Running backs Dalvin Cook (chest) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) did not practice on Thursday. Cook commented on his injury on Thursday...

The Vikings (10-4) are facing off against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on the big stage during Week 16. The Packers (11-3) will take the short trip to Minneapolis to take on the Vikings on Monday Night Football. The Packers defeated the Bears 21-13 on Sunday in Green Bay last...

Cousins’ first four starts on Monday Night Football were all at home with Washington, but they came when he was either not the full-time starter, or in his first or second season as a starting quarterback. Cousins, like most NFL players, has progressed over the years and improved overall as a...

EAGAN, Minn. – Nobody panic, OK? That was the message by Dalvin Cook on Thursday as he fielded questions about his injured shoulder from Twin Cities media members. The Vikings running back left Sunday’s game and said he’s continuing to follow his weekly routine in hopes that he can play...

EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings will hold their first practice of the week on Thursday afternoon, and there is plenty of intrigue surrounding Minnesota’s running backs. Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer fielded numerous questions on that position group Thursday morning, including inquiries about the...

We caught up with Pat to chat about pounding the beef, spreading holiday cheer and – of course – mullets. Q: Dalvin Cook is headed to his first Pro Bowl; how much pride do you take in that? A: “We’re so happy that Dalvin made the Pro Bowl. From where he’s been … through injuries and a lot of...

We’re past mid-December, which means it’s a time for cold weather, holiday cheer and crunching the scenarios to figure out where your favorite football team could land in the playoffs. The Vikings have not clinched a postseason berth, but that could come as soon as Saturday night if the 49ers...