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Here are three stats that stood out: 1. Improbable to say the least Land and stadium video boards are quite expansive in Texas. Dallas’ execution on sideline plays — keeping feet in bounds while stretching from the green across the white out of bounds line — made a tough task even harder for...

Kendricks’ 4th-down pass breakup The game was on the line, and it was Eric Kendricks who stepped up yet again. With the Vikings leading 28-24, Dallas faced fourth-and-5 at the Vikings 14-yard line with 44 seconds left. Kendricks lined up in the slot against Cowboys running back Ezekiel...

EAGAN, Minn. – Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer wasted no time Monday afternoon getting to the point of why he thought his team came away with a gritty 28-24 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night. “I really thought both sides of the ball — our offensive line and defensive line — played...

EAGAN, Minn. – Bob Miller’s first time outside of the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Hospital in three months brought him to the Vikings Museum. Miller, who is recovering from a stroke, visited the museum with his wife, Darlene, and daughter, Kristina Vollmer. “It’s been very special to spend...

“They can’t stop you. That’s the good part. It just breaks your will. That’s the one thing with football – it’s a tough sport, and if you allow people to run the ball like that against you, it really deflates you, I think.” — Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer on the effects of a team running like...

Great win. What is going on with [the Vikings] secondary? - Ray Sparks Hi Ray, thanks for your question and for your compliment on the team’s impressive road win on Sunday Night Football. Zimmer acknowledged that there were plays he would like back as a defense. Minnesota focused on...

2. Up-and-down on 3rd downs | By Eric Smith Dallas’ success on third downs on both sides of the ball was a key storyline, as the Cowboys entered Week 10 as one of the NFL’s best teams on both sides of the ball on the crucial down. Dallas’s offense, which came into the game converting 50...

Vikings ‘flipped the script’ at AT&T Stadium Minnesota’s offensive success last night can largely be defined by a third-quarter drive in which the Vikings strung together 10 straight run plays. Vikings Senior Editor Craig Peters spotlighted that series in this week’s Action Reaction, and...

The Vikings have released the list of players who will not dress on Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys. Cornerback Trae Waynes was ruled out after being ruled questionable on Friday. Below are the rest of the Vikings inactive players on Sunday night: WR Adam Thielen DT...

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Q1, 0:32 remaining Vikings 14, Cowboys 0 Rudolph catches a 1-yard pass from Cousins (Bailey kicks PAT) [13 plays, 90 yards, 6:19 time of possession] Converting thirds: The Vikings were 4-for-4 on third downs during the drive. Minnesota converted a third-and-5 with an 11-yard pass to Stefon...

Minnesota’s placement in the Sunday Night Football spotlight at Dallas this week means there is more opportunity to check in on other games before the Vikings and Cowboys kick off at 7:20 p.m. (CT) on NBC. According to 506sports.com, the Twin Cities will have two options in the noon time slot...

“They’re looking to collapse the pocket. There’s a ton of movement from their defensive tackles, from their defensive ends, whether with pressure or without. They’re moving, they’re changing gaps, but they’re coming off the ball. It’s an extremely impressive group talent-wise. I think the scheme...

As part of the #NFL100 campaign celebrating the league’s centennial season, NFL Network on Fridays has been rolling out new episodes of its 100 Greatest content series. This week’s segments break down the first grouping of the Greatest Teams in NFL history, including a pair of monumental...

Nearly half a season remains for players to make their case for Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors. But who are the early front-runners? Chris Wesseling of NFL.com on Thursday released his 2019 Midseason All-Pro team and included a Vikings player on each side of the ball. He named Vikings running...

The Vikings defensive line faces perhaps its toughest test of the season on the ground Sunday against Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott — who is sixth in the NFL with 741 rushing yards — plus a starting offensive line that features a trio of first-round picks. “I know those guys are really...

The will be no bigger stage than this week's Sunday Night Football matchup for Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings (6-3) will head back on the road to take on the Dallas Cowboys (5-3) at 7:20 p.m. (CT) Sunday at AT&T Stadium. Let's see who the experts are picking to win the...

Garrett on Minnesota’s overall offense: “They’re really good. They’re good on the offensive line, their runner’s outstanding, they do a great job with their scheme up there that complements off their run game. Their play-action stuff and movement stuff is outstanding, their quarterback is...

EAGAN, Minn. – As part of the NFL’s celebration of its 100th season, Vikings.com is producing 10 different top 10 lists over the course of the 2019 season to help commemorate 100 special moments in franchise history. We’ll cover legendary players, rivalry games and miraculous moments alike...

It’s rare than an NFL team goes through an entire season without facing some adversity. Even those who win the Super Bowl usually have to overcome challenging obstacles along the way, whether it’s injuries or inconsistent play. With every team now having played at least eight games — half of...