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Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer met with Vikings beat writers after Thursday’s practice but declined to discuss specifics. Diggs was a full participant on Thursday. “It’s an internal matter, and I’m not going to talk about it,” Zimmer said. Diggs said Thursday that he has had “conversations...

Graff also handed out the highest possible grade to the Vikings defensive line, noting that Everson Griffen has been been stellar through the first four games. Even after a trying year, Griffen has bounced back with an incredible start to the season. The Vikings knew they had one of the game’s...

Rosenthal evaluates NFC after ‘September chaos’ The Vikings through the first quarter of the season are 2-2, with both losses coming against division rivals. Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer and a number of players have said they’re ready to bounce back after a tumultuous first four weeks, but...

Here’s the broadcast information: TV BROADCAST FOX (KMSP in Minneapolis/St. Paul) Play-by-Play: Sam Rosen Analyst: Charles Davis Sideline Reporter: Pam Oliver LOCAL RADIO KFAN 100.3-FM/KTLK 1130-AM in Minneapolis/St. Paul Play-by-Play: Paul Allen Analyst: Pete Bercich...

Minnesota went 16-9 with Shurmur calling plays, including a stellar 13-3 season in 2017 during which the Vikings opened 2-2 but captured an NFC North crown and advanced to the NFC title game. As he reflected on his time in Purple, Shurmur said what he appreciated most was getting a chance to...

Last week against Washington, Jones opened 5-for-6 through the air for 42 yards, including a 6-yard touchdown pass that helped New York capitalize on a possession that started at the Redskins 32-yard line after an interception and overcome 15 penalty yards along the way. After leading two...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings have released Wednesday's initial injury report ahead of Sunday's game at MetLife Stadium. The Vikings have released Wednesday's initial injury report ahead of Sunday's game at MetLife Stadium. Safety Anthony Harris (quadricep) and WR Stefon Diggs (not injury...

Cousins was 27-of-36 passing during the game with 233 passing yards. He was sacked six times. “Adam's just not a really good player, or one of the best players on the Vikings, he's one of the best players in the NFL, one of the best players in the world period,” Cousins said. The quarterback...

2. The next big test for rookie Daniel Jones The Giants have turned to their future at the quarterback position. Rookie Daniel Jones has taken over for Eli Manning, and through two games it’s all good. Jones and the Giants are 2-0 after a dramatic win on the road in Tampa Bay and a resounding...

MINNEAPOLIS — Warm sunlight glowed across green grass. Young people played games on The Commons as adults grabbed a bite to eat from food trucks. Harmless clouds dotted a blue sky. The picture-perfect day for most was anything but for one young man sitting in a third-floor classroom of the...

There were plenty of frustrating moments on all sides from the Vikings Week 4 loss in Chicago. But there were some positive takeaways, too, including the play of three players on defense. Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune took a second look at Sunday’s game and found that defensive ends...

Here’s a look at 10 numbers of note heading into Sunday’s matchup: 43 — The Vikings allowed just 72 rushing yards Sunday, marking the 43rd time in 84 regular-season games Minnesota hasn’t allowed 100 yards on the ground since 2014 under Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer. 410 — Dalvin Cook ranks...

The Vikings are on to Week 5 of the 2019 season. Minnesota took a tough 16-6 loss to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday. The Vikings will look to win their first road game of the season on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The experts released their Power Rankings lists heading into...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings are back on the road in Week 5 and will visit the New York Giants at noon (CT) Sunday. This will be the third season in a row in which Minnesota has traveled during Week 5. The Vikings claimed wins at Chicago in 2017 and at Philadelphia last season. Both teams...

The Vikings couldn’t get going against the Bears Sunday afternoon and fell to 2-2 after a rough loss to a divisional opponent. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin broke down the disappointing game at Soldier Field, which she said “continued its reputation as the House of Horrors” for the Vikings. She...

The Vikings fell 16-6 to the Bears in Chicago on Sunday. The offense struggled to get in gear, and the defense missed out on a potential game-changing play early as Minnesota again struggled with oddities at Soldier Field. Here are three stats that stood out: 1. Fast sacks generate fumbles...

Q2, 10:36 remaining — Second-and-6 at the Minnesota 21 The Vikings have 12 personnel in the game with Dalvin Cook at running back, Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith, Jr., in at tight end and receivers Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen on the outside. The Bears rush with their three-man defensive line...

In the previous two seasons that the Vikings have started 2-2, Minnesota ended up winning the NFC North both times. In 2015, the Vikings turned a 2-2 start into an 11-5 campaign and Zimmer’s first division crown. And in 2017, Minnesota split its first four games but lost just once the rest...

Receiving: Stefon Diggs eclipsed the 100-yard mark Sunday for the first time this season, as he had seven receptions for 108 yards. Cook and Bisi Johnson each had 35 receiving yards, and Adam Thielen had two catches for six yards in the loss. Diggs (209 yards, one touchdown) and Thielen (179...

2. Reviews reverse fortunes The Kwiatkoski forced fumble, which started on a second-and-16 at the Chicago 36, was initially ruled to have been recovered by Bears LB Leonard Floyd and returned, then fumbled because of a force out by Dalvin Cook and recovered by Vikings RT Brian O’Neill at the...