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The Vikings have released the list of players who will not dress on Sunday as the team takes on the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium. Below is the full list of inactives: Minnesota Vikings LB Kentrell Brothers LB Ben Gedeon G Josh Kline G Dru Samia T Oli Udoh DT Jalyn...

The native of Granite Bay, California, was named USC’s team MVP following his senior season in 2018. Smith led the Trojans in tackles as a sophomore, junior and senior, becoming the first USC player to do so in three consecutive seasons since Dennis Johnson did so from 1977-1979. Linebacker...

I think we can put to rest the idea that Anthony Barr is overrated. He did a lot in last week’s game and even had a sack taken away by a penalty in the secondary. Skol! -- Jeff Kilty Sacramento, CA I’ve never had the idea that Barr was overrated and anyone who has had that idea was not...

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 characters” in NFL history, including a trio of Vikings...

Kendricks and his girlfriend, Ally, bought Basil as a puppy nearly two years ago. The linebacker remembers playing with his uncle’s English bulldogs as a child and falling in love with the breed. But when it came time for to get his own, Kendricks opted for a French bulldog due to the lesser...

The Vikings had success in both the passing and run game in their road win against the Giants last week, and Dalvin Cook proved a valuable asset in each. Minnesota implemented a handful of well-executed screen plays at MetLife Stadium, and the Star Tribune’s Andrew Krammer believes a similar...

Here is the Week 6 edition of Opposing Viewpoint: Let’s begin with a dominant Eagles defense. Philadelphia is the NFL’s top rushing defense (just 63.0) yards per game, but also recorded 10 sacks Sunday. What, or who, makes that unit click to be one of the league’s best? Dave Spadaro: The...

Another chess match | By @pcraigers Zimmer and a defense that’s allowed 28 points in five second halves this season will face a team led by a head coach from an offensive background for the fifth consecutive week. The chess match between Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson and Zimmer and Co...

“Once I did that, the ball was sitting right there,” Thielen said. “It was like slow motion.” Thielen grabbed the pigskin and raced 30 yards to the end zone, spiking the ball and pounding his chest in celebration for the most meaningful play of his career. Hunter’s favorite play wasn’t a...

As one glances at Linval Joseph, who is listed by the Vikings at 6-foot-4 and 329 pounds, it’s hard to fathom that he has ever been on the receiving end of bullying. It’s far easier to imagine Joseph taking what he wants and leaving a wide path in his wake, but few visions could be further...

The Vikings will host the Philadelphia Eagles at noon (CT) Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Both teams are 3-2 on the young 2019 season. Let's see who the experts are picking to win the game: Eagles 20, Vikings 17—Gregg Rosenthal, NFL.com Noon CT (FOX) | U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis) Note...

“Just trying to get some explosives out of whatever carries I get. I really don’t have a preference of carries,” Cook said. “As a runner, it’s really keeping your offense and keeping your team ahead of the sticks. That’s what you kind of get as a runner. “The big plays are going to come, but...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings are back in Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium after consecutive weeks on the road. Minnesota (3-2) will host the Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) at noon (CT) Sunday in the 29th overall meeting between the clubs (includes four postseason games). According to 506sports.com...

Bailey is in his second season with Minnesota, but his first full year with the Vikings after being added to the roster in Week 3 of 2018. He made 21 of 28 field goals in 2018 along with 30 of 31 extra points in 2018. Bailey’s hot start has raised his career field goal percentage to 86.64...

Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer was asked Wednesday about the Eagles offensive line and members of the Minnesota Moving Company. “They’re bigger, and they’re all veterans,” Zimmer said. “The one guard (Seumalo) is the young guy, but Kelce is a very active player. Peters is huge, Lane Johnson is...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Wednesday released the initial injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 6 game between Minnesota (3-2) and Philadelphia (3-2). Defensive tackle Linval Joseph (not injury related), linebacker Ben Gedeon (concussion) and guard Josh Kline (foot) did not participate...

The Vikings are on to Week 6 of the 2019 season. Minnesota had a convincing victory over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The Vikings will look to win their third game at home in as many tries this season on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The experts released their Power...

VIKINGS TOP PERFORMERS VS. EAGLES Kirk Cousins: 8 starts (one with MIN), 5-3 record, 207-of-312 passing (62.5 percent), 2,423 yards, 17 passing TDs, 5 INTs, 101.2 passer rating; 27 rushes, 65 yards, 1 rush TD Stefon Diggs: 3 games (3 starts), 20 receptions, 179 yards, 11 first downs by...

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...

O’Neill had prepared for the pros with the help of veteran 49ers tackle Joe Staley and Hall of Famer Jackie Slater, and Staley ironically was one of the first opponents that he crossed paths with in the NFL. “He’s been kind of the guy I want to play like. He’s been, like, that guy,” said...