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He explains that Louie, who came from a household of domestic violence, was initially “terrified” of his new environment. “He was never aggressive, but he wouldn’t even get up off the floor. He’d just lay there scared to death to move,” Ben recalls of the early days. “So, it took him a long...

—If the Packers and Seahawks win, Minnesota will be at Seattle. —If the Packers, Saints and Seahawks win, Minnesota will be at Seattle. This would mean a repeat trip to the Pacific Northwest, as Minnesota has already played in Seattle this season, suffering a 37-30 loss to the Seahawks on...

Pair of former Vikings projected for NFL 2010s All-Decade Team We’re just days away from the turn of the decade, and the NFL will later announce the 2010s All-Decade team. But ahead of the official announcement, NFL.com’s Chris Wesseling projected whom he believes should be on the...

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NORSEMAN NOTES This is the fourth time in Vikings history that the team has started a season 10-5 (1988, 1992, 2015 and 2019). The Vikings have made the playoffs every time they’ve opened a season 10-5 (the NFL increased its schedule from 14 games to 16 in 1978). The Vikings offense has...

The outcome of the Vikings Week 17 home game against the Bears won’t affect Minnesota’s playoff seeding, as the Vikings are already locked into the sixth seed. And while the Vikings likely won’t know their opponent in the Wild Card round until the conclusion of Week 17 with the 49ers and...

5. Keep an eye on the rest of the league The Vikings know that they will be the No. 6 seed in the playoffs, but they don’t know who they’ll face on Wild Card Weekend or where they’ll be heading. The No. 3 seed could be Green Bay, New Orleans, Seattle or even San Francisco, depending on what...

Q: Where are you going to put that one? A: “I’m not sure yet. But I know I’m going to get one of those glass cases for it, just because it was so special. My first-ever touchdown. It was pretty memorable.” Q: You had a funny draft day story, right? A: “Yeah (laughs). I was watching [Day 3...

After Further Review is a deeper look at plays or stats after Vikings games… The Vikings backfield was without dynamic duo Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison on Monday night against the Packers. Minnesota turned to Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah on the ground. Abdullah also was targeted seven...

Defense: The Vikings defense forced three first-half turnovers, but sustained injuries and were worn down by the second half. Minnesota allowed 383 total yards to Green Bay, including 184 on the ground. Anthony Harris had an interception, and leads the Vikings with six picks. Harrison Smith...

EAGAN, Minn. — Can the Vikings bounce back after a tough division loss on Monday Night Football and finish the regular season on a high note against another NFC North foe? Minnesota is prepping to face Chicago for the 118th time (including one postseason meeting) in franchise history. The...

Here’s a look at the teams that are remaining in the playoff picture, along with the remaining opponents and a status update as we head into Week 17. 1. San Francisco 49ers (12-3) 12/29 SEA (11-4) Opponent’s win percentage: .733 Status: Win and (No.) 1. That’s the best-case scenario for...

Here’s a look at where the Vikings rank: 9 (Down 1 Spot): Dan Hanzus – NFL.com The Vikings have to be wondering where they truly stand amongst the league's power players after a humbling 23-10 loss to the Packers that decided the NFC North for Green Bay. Minnesota's offense — playing without...

Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer added: “We just weren’t as effective as we normally are. “Offensively, we didn’t play as well as we can play.” Besides the opening-drive takeaway, Minnesota’s defense also forced two more first-half turnovers. Minnesota gained 41 total yards on those three...

Harris won’t use fatigue as an excuse, though. “When we’re on the field, it’s about performing well, performing at a high level,” Harris said. “So regardless of the amount of time on the field, our goal is to go out there and execute and try to get off the field [by giving] the ball back to...

Postgame reaction: “I told them we were probably going to go for it there. So they had a chance to take a shot. So I told them during the week, take the shots.” — Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer on the pass by Diggs “Offensively we didn’t play as well as we can play, I’ll say that. And...

3. Yards per play, time of possession & plays in opponents’ territory OK, so that’s actually three different stats, but they seemed to work in unison on a night of putrid productivity. The Vikings netted 139 yards on 53 plays (2.6 yards per play, which was less than half of the 6.00 they...

Cronin: Cook’s absence hindered Vikings offense The Vikings offense was missing perhaps its biggest piece Monday night, as Dalvin Cook was on the sideline with a shoulder injury. The absence of the Pro Bowl running back — who has rushed for 1,135 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2019 — was felt...

Here is the Week 16 edition of Opposing Viewpoint: So, Border Battle No. 119 has some playoff implications, huh? The Vikings can clinch a postseason spot with a win, while the Packers are already in the playoffs and can wrap up the NFC North with their first-ever victory at U.S. Bank Stadium...

Stat of the Week The Packers and Vikings rank third and fourth in the NFL with defensive interception rates of 3.10 and 3.05, respectively. Minnesota’s stats were padded a bit by seven takeaways – which included three interceptions – at Los Angeles, but both NFC North teams have been...