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1. Vikings offensive line dominates The Vikings scored six touchdowns and had a lot of skill position players fill up the box score, but it all began with a group that doesn’t get called out much in the headlines or highlight shows when things go well. That group is the offensive line, and the...

Midway through the fourth quarter, with Minnesota still clinging to a four-point lead, Eric Kendricks broke up a pass on a fourth-and-2 to give the Vikings the ball at their own 41. Kendricks’ play occurred three plays after a sack by Everson Griffen. The offense quickly padded the lead with a...

The Vikings have ruled out one starter for Sunday’s game – linebacker Ben Gedeon (concussion). But they’re expecting to have two starters along the offensive line who missed all or most of last week’s game against the Eagles. Both right guard Josh Kline (foot) and left tackle Riley Reiff (ankle)...

Speaking of Stafford, it seems he’s been around forever. Now in Year 11, how is he playing and how does the offense cater to his strong skill set? TT: Stafford really likes this new offense and it seems to fit his skill set. Detroit has been inconsistent running the football this year, but...

The Vikings defensive corps has been together quite a while, and it shows. Under Head Coach Mike Zimmer, Minnesota has consistently been at the top of the league in various defensive categories, and this year is no different. The unit has experienced a couple of ups and downs but by-and-large...

On the lines | By @pcraigers The Vikings rebuilt offensive line looks like it will enter Sunday’s game with all of its starters, including its two most-experienced players. Riley Reiff (ankle) and Josh Kline (foot) appeared on the injury report this week but did not receive designations for...

Responding to Fake FG, Facing Real Return Threat While Harris will be focused on stopping Stafford in Detroit, the Vikings safety made one of the biggest plays in Week 6 on a fake field goal by the Eagles. Harris noticed Dallas Goedert go out for a pass when the ball was snapped to kicker...

8. Adrian’s Big Day | Nov. 11, 2012 (12 points) On a day when the Vikings netted 403 yards, Peterson played a large part. The Vikings were without Percy Harvin and relied heavily on the running back. Peterson delivered as he did multiple times that season. Peterson topped 100 yards for the...

PFF has Vikings defense in top 10 so far in 2019 Through six games, the Vikings defense ranks fifth in the league by allowing 310.3 yards per game, and are sixth with 15.5 points allowed per game. It’s been a team effort, according to Pro Football Focus, as the analytics website credited...

The Vikings (4-2) will head back on the road to take on the Detroit Lions (2-2-1) at noon (CT) Sunday at Ford Field. Let's see who the experts are picking to win the game: Vikings 24, Lions 22—Gregg Rosenthal, NFL.com The Lions' defense under Matt Patricia is increasingly reminding me of the...

He called Minnesota’s front seven “the major issue” on defense in addition to the specific schemes they run under Zimmer. Asked specifically about safety Anthony Harris, Patricia said that his progression in the game pays off in multiple ways because it benefits fellow safety Harrison Smith...

CBS Sports gives Vikings ‘A’ grade for Week 6 win In his weekly grades of matchups around the league, CBS Sports’ John Breech gave Minnesota an “A” for its home win against Philadelphia. Breech said, “[I don’t] think you can ask any more of the Vikings offense on this one.” He wrote...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings (4-2) will close out their NFC North road slate by visiting the Lions in Detroit (2-2-1) at noon (CT) Sunday. According to 506sports.com, the FOX broadcast will air in a wide swath of the country. The 116th meeting between the teams will air throughout Minnesota...

EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer said Wednesday that he expects the Lions to take their chances on aggressive throws when Detroit hosts Minnesota on Sunday. “Really explosive offensively and very good in play actions, moving, pushing the ball down the field,” Zimmer said to start...

But good luck telling the Vikings that they won’t need to be at their best offensively Sunday at Ford Field. “Defensively, I think they’re stout,” Zimmer said. “[They] play a lot of man-to-man in the back end, mix in a little bit of eight-man drops and some shell coverages. “This will be a...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings have released Wednesday's injury report in advance of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday. Linebacker Ben Gedeon (concussion) and tackle Riley Reiff (ankle) were the only two Vikings who did not participate in practice on Wednesday...

The Vikings have won back-to-back games for the first time in 2019. Minnesota moved to 4-2 on the season after a convincing 38-20 win over the Eagles. Kirk Cousins threw for 333 yards and four scores, the offense ran for 100-plus yards and the defense made plays when it mattered most. The...

VIKINGS-LIONS CONNNECTIONS Vikings GM Rick Spielman began his NFL career with the Lions as a college scout (1990-94) before adding pro scouting duties (1995-96). Vikings T Riley Reiff started 69 of 77 games played for the Lions from 2012-16 after he was selected in the first round of the...

On this week's "Under Center with Kirk Cousins," Vikings linebackers Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks join Cousins to talk about their paths to the Vikings, the win over the Eagles, their on and off the field relationships, their efforts in the community, their offseason adventures out of the...

Here’s a look at 10 numbers of note heading into the Week 7 matchup: 3 – Minnesota has won the past three games against Detroit (spanning Nov. 23, 2017 – Dec. 23, 2018) after losing three in a row previously (Nov. 6, 2016 – Oct. 1, 2017). 44.44 – The Lions rank 30th in the league in...