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Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) fumbles while being hit by Minnesota Vikings' Xavier Rhodes (29) and Eric Kendricks (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. The Vikings' recovered on the play. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Vikings still on track for playoffs, but questions persist

By Dave Campbell Dec. 03, 2019 04:53 PM EST

Seahawks have Clowney, Reed, Kendricks ready vs. Vikings

Dec. 02, 2019 07:02 PM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have all of their questionable defensive standouts available for the game against the Minnesota Vikings with Jadeveon...

Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz (86) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks' Shaquill Griffin (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Playoff implications surround Vikings’ visit to Seahawks

By Tim Booth Nov. 27, 2019 05:32 PM EST

Denver Broncos tight end Troy Fumagalli, center, catches a 3-yard touchdown pass between Minnesota Vikings defenders Mackensie Alexander, left, and Anthony Barr, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Despite tight goal-line D, Vikings need better pass coverage

By Dave Campbell Nov. 18, 2019 05:28 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph celebrates after catching a 32-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit at half to beat Broncos 27-23

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2019 04:51 PM EST

49ers rule out Kittle; Sanders active against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:14 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers will be without star tight end George Kittle for a second straight week because of injuries to his ankle and knee, while receiver...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins celebrates in the second half of NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Vikings stay grounded with clutch win over Cowboys

By Dave Campbell Nov. 11, 2019 07:56 PM EST

Cowboys LB Vander Esch active after 1st absence of career

Nov. 10, 2019 07:09 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is active against Minnesota on Sunday night after the second-year player missed the...

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) makes a 41-yard catch against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Hamstring to keep Vikings WR Adam Thielen out vs Cowboys

By Dave Campbell Nov. 08, 2019 02:11 PM EST

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Redskins QB Keenum leaves game vs. Vikings with concussion

By Dave Campbell Oct. 24, 2019 10:16 PM EDT

Native American leaders protest outside U.S. Bank Stadium before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The group was protesting to urge the visiting Washington team to retire the Redskins team name and mascot. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings 10/24/2019

Oct. 24, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins reacts after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Balance leads to breakout for Vikings offense, Kirk Cousins

By Brian Hall Oct. 21, 2019 08:14 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) avoids a tackle by Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Unheralded Vikings LB Kendricks on verge of breakout season

By Dave Campbell Oct. 16, 2019 06:10 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Oakland Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cook, Vikings thriving with throwback running game

By Dave Campbell Sep. 23, 2019 07:36 PM EDT

A fan tailgates before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers 9/15/2019

Sep. 15, 2019 10:40 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings' Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
No soft launch needed for Barr, seasoned Vikings defense

By Dave Campbell Sep. 12, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals place kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) kicks a 32-yard field goal in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes, left, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cook's 85-yard TD highlights Vikings' 20-9 win vs. Cards

By Dave Campbell Aug. 24, 2019 04:39 PM EDT

Vikings Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (8-7-1) New faces: C Garrett Bradbury, RG Josh Kline, DT Shamar Stephen, TE Irv Smith Jr., RB Alexander Mattison, P/K Kaare Vedvik,...

Vikings dealing with injuries going into preseason opener

By Brian Hall Aug. 07, 2019 06:44 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Acclimating to a new offense, the Minnesota Vikings are likely to be without at least one offensive starter in their preseason opener at New...

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks reaches for a pass during the NFL football team's training camp Friday, July 26, 2019, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Zimmer upset with camp D: 'They think they're pretty good'

By Dave Campbell Aug. 01, 2019 05:24 PM EDT