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Return game dynamics | By @pcraigers The very first postseason meeting between the Vikings and Saints featured an 84-yard punt return for a touchdown by Anthony Carter. That was 32 years ago today. In honor of that play, here’s a brief ode to Sunday’s likely punt returners. The Vikings on...

It’s the first All-Pro for Kendricks, who was the only Vikings player honored. “Eric’s had a good year,” said Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer. “He’s a good kid, works real hard, has gotten better each and every year. We’re happy for him.” Kendricks, a second-round pick in 2015, had his best...

We’ll start by grouping a couple of related questions… We know that the defense is going to game-plan to try to slow down the Saints offense. ... Is it wise for our offense to be game-planning to have to air the ball out in a high-scoring game? If we get behind, I fear our game plan will be a...

Tennessee (9-7) at New England (12-4) 7:15 p.m. (CT) Saturday | Gillette Stadium | CBS Outlook: Tennessee has won five of seven games, including the regular-season finale against Houston, to secure the sixth and final playoff spot in the AFC. New England suffered a surprising last-second...

Here is the Wild Card edition of Opposing Viewpoint: Thanks for helping out, John. We’ll start with the high-powered Saints offense, which seems to be humming along at its best right now. Michael Thomas looks like the best wide receiver in the game, while running backs Alvin Kamara and old...

Cousins ranked 7th among 12 playoff QBs How do quarterbacks of the NFL’s 12 playoff teams stack up? ESPN’s Seth Walder recently ranked the dozen passers and explained his list took into account the 2019 season and current play – not career performance – and was “heavily informed” by two sets...

“Really, this is what we’ve been working toward for a long time. Kind of hit the reset button and begin a new year … and then also begin a new season, if you will, as well,” Cousins said. “It’s a one-game season … and I’m looking forward to that challenge. “I think I’ve improved as a...

The No. 6-seed Vikings (10-6) will kick off the postseason with a Wild Card matchup against the No. 3-seed Saints (13-3) Sunday in New Orleans. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. (CT). Let's see who the experts are picking: Saints 36, Vikings 27 — Gregg Rosenthal, NFL.com If this spicy...

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Setting the stage: The 2009 Vikings, led by former division rival Brett Favre, opened with six consecutive victories. The impressive start, however, was undermined when Minnesota went 2-3 in December, dropping three prime-time contests. The 12-4 mark was good enough for the No. 2 seed, and the...

The Vikings ranked first in the NFL on third-down percentage in 2017 (25.25 percent) and in 2018 (30.53 percent), but slipped to 19th in the league in 2019 with a success percentage of (39.72). Barnwell said while Minnesota hasn’t been as stout on third downs in recent years, that’s likely...

Here are other highlights from the Saints talking about the Vikings this week: Payton on the Vikings recent use of a rotation at cornerback: “I don’t know if it directly impacts the preparation, because sometimes you go into a game and there’s a corner assigned to [Michael Thomas]...

Here are all the ways to catch the action: TV BROADCAST Nationwide: FOX (KMSP in the Twin Cities) Play-by-Play: Joe Buck Analyst: Troy Aikman Sideline Reporters: Erin Andrews & Chris Myers Because this is a national broadcast, fans from coast to coast will be able to watch the game...

Cook, who rushed for 1,135 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2019, emphasized Wednesday that he’ll be out there Sunday against the Saints. “I definitely feel refreshed,” Cook said. “I won’t put a percentage on it. If I was whatever percentage, I’ll be out there on Sunday. “I’m going to be ready to...

The Vikings have released the initial injury report heading into Sunday's playoff matchup with the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Vikings running backs Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) were full participants in practice on Wednesday. Cook said in the...

That oversight tangibly surfaced earlier this week, when the NFL released a postseason hype video that included 10 of the 12 playoff teams but omitted the Vikings and Eagles. Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs was asked during his session with Twin Cities media members if he had any sort of...

EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings rested numerous starters in their regular-season finale against the Bears, giving players a chance to rest, recover and get as healthy as possible for the playoffs. That includes linebacker Eric Kendricks, who suffered a quad injury in Week 16 against Green Bay and...

Here’s a look at 10 numbers of note in advance of Sunday’s Wild Card game: 100 – Sunday’s game will mark Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer’s 100th game (excludes preseason) with Minnesota. Since taking the helm in 2014, Zimmer is 57-38-1 in regular-season games and 1-2 in the postseason. 3 –...

The Vikings are heading into the NFL Playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the NFC. As Minnesota gets set to take on the New Orleans Saints this weekend in the Wild Card round, let's check in on this week's NFL power rankings: 11 (Down 2 Spots): Dan Hanzus – NFL.com With nothing to play for in Week...

The Vikings on Sunday should see the return of starting running back Dalvin Cook, who told reporters yesterday that he’ll be “ready to go” for the Wild Card matchup. The hope is that rookie Alexander Mattison also will be back in action after missing the final two games of the regular season...