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Rookie Mecole Hardman was clocked at 4.33 seconds in the 40-yard dash, which tied for third among receivers at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. That time was tied for fifth among all participants this year and is tied with the likes of Brandin Cooks and Phillip Dorsett for 13th at any combine...

VIKINGS NAMED NFC PLAYER OF THE WEEK UNDER ZIMMER Anthony Barr, LB 2014, Week 8, at Tampa Bay Special Teams Adam Thielen, WR 2014, Week 13, vs. Carolina Special Teams Marcus Sherels, PR 2015, Week 8, at Chicago Linval Joseph, DT 2015, Week 9, vs. St. Louis Terence Newman...

With the first eight weeks of the 2019 NFL season in the rearview mirror, analysts are making early predictions of playoff teams, Super Bowl contenders and individual award winners. NFL.com on Tuesday published its “midseason award predictions,” in which 26 analysts placed their votes for Most...

5. The brotherhood of the NFL really can be a brotherhood It’s not uncommon for there to be a reunion of some sorts every week between coaches that worked together or players who shared a locker room in college or a previous NFL stop. This week, however, features a meet-up between players who...

Everyone then headed to Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center for some trick-or-treating in the Vikings indoor practice facility. Vikings staff members set up various spooky stations that included an obstacle course, pumpkin bowling and spot to meet Viktor the Viking. Maioki Caldwell...

Here’s a look at 10 numbers of note heading into Sunday’s matchup: 25 — The Vikings have scored 25 touchdowns, the most at the midpoint of a Vikings season since 26 in 2009. Minnesota has 12 rushing touchdowns on the ground and 13 through the air. Opponents have scored 15 (one rushing, 14...

The Vikings are on a four-game winning streak heading into the second half of the 2019 regular season. Minnesota moved to 6-2 after a convincing 19-9 win over the Redskins at U.S. Bank Stadium on Thursday Night Football. Kirk Cousins was 23-of-26 passing with 285 yards through the air...

VIKINGS TOP PERFORMERS VS. CHIEFS Kirk Cousins (with Washington): 2 games (1 start), 21-of-40 passing, 279 yards, 2 passing TD, 91.6 passer rating Stefon Diggs: 1 game (1 start), 7 receptions, 129 yards Kyle Rudolph: 2 games (2 starts), 5 receptions, 53 yards, TD Everson Griffen: 1 game...

On this edition of Under Center with Kirk Cousins, Vikings Entertainment Network's Mark Rosen and the Vikings quarterback recap the victory over the Washington Redskins on Thursday night, hear from Goof Morning Football's Kyle Brandt (a longtime supporter of Kirk) and preview the second half of...

Yet as the Vikings organization thanked Steve for his accomplishments on the field and off it through a successful career in engineering and numerous community service initiatives, Steve thanked others. “I have to thank God for all that he’s done in my life, to bring me from Phoenix, Arizona...

Rookie Alexander Mattison added 61 yards on 13 carries as Minnesota tallied 161 total rushing yards. Cook leads the NFL with 823 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns. The Vikings, who have eclipsed 100 team rushing yards in seven of eight games, rank third in the NFL at 160.1 yards per...

Packers and Vikings called ‘legitimate Super Bowl contenders’ at midway point After starting the season 2-2, the Vikings have won four straight games and are sitting in a much more comfortable position at the midway point. The Packers retain their seat at the top of the division, however...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings secondary could get a boost going forward, as cornerback Holton Hill is now eligible to return from suspension. The second-year cornerback was assessed a pair of four-game suspensions in the offseason. “It’s an amazing feeling. I’m happy to be back with the guys,”...

Q4, 9:10 remaining — Third-and-5 at the Washington 30 With a 10-point lead and under 10 minutes to go, the Vikings are in nickel for a third-and-5 and load the line of scrimmage with pass-rush threats. Hunter is at left defensive end. Stephen Weatherly and Ifeadi Odenigbo are at defensive...

Peterson calls response from Vikings fan ‘special, special moment’ The clock was winding down, and the Vikings had control of the game Thursday night. And then, a familiar face appeared on the video boards at U.S. Bank Stadium. Former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, standing on the...

Here are four other topics he covered during his call: 1. Hindsight 20/20 on fourth-and-1 Late in the third quarter, the Vikings faced a fourth-and-1 from their own 34, and Zimmer opted to go for it. Cousins attempted a quarterback sneak but was stopped for no gain by Washington’s Daron...

3. Time of possession in the second half and length of game A Washington team that entered 1-6 against a now 6-2 Minnesota squad tried to take the air out of the ball and improve on its time of possession average of 26:39 that ranked last in the league. The Redskins, led by former Vikings QB...

Offensively, the Vikings are on a four-game tear in terms of putting up yards. Minnesota has racked up 400-plus yards in each game, with a total of 1,834 total yards in the 4-0 stretch. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has led the charge, completing 91 of 116 passes (78.4 percent) for 1,261...

Injury Report The Vikings have several significant names on their injury report this week, but it appears most of them will be able to play on Thursday night. The exception is receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring), who left last week’s win in the 1st quarter and did not practice this week. He was...

The Vikings have released the list of inactive players ahead of the Primetime Purple game against the Washington Redskins on Thursday Night Football. The following players will not dress: WR Adam Thielen DT Hercules Mata'afa LB Cameron Smith C Brett Jones G Dru Samia T Oli Udoh...