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Minnesota did a big retooling of its roster this offseason, and just three games into the 2020 NFL season, the project doesn’t look to be a successful one. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman had to answer some questions from reporters recently. Spielman said that everyone is working extremely hard. Here’s what else he said: “On the defensive side, as we sat there and watched … [Read more...] about Vikings GM Rick Spielman talks about Minnesota's 0-3 start

The Vikings didn’t practice Wednesday, so the injury report is an estimate conducted by the team. However, it’s still important to look at, considering how much it affects Minnesota’s defensive back group. Cornerback Cameron Dantzler is listed as limited in practice due to a rib injury on the report. He hasn’t played since Week 1, so him being listed as limited is a good sign. … [Read more...] about Vikings Week 4 injury report: Wednesday practice report estimate

After running for a career-high 181 yards in Week 3 against the Titans, Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been named the FedEx Ground Player of the Week. Cook ran for those 181 yards on 22 carries (8.23 yards per carry). He also found the end zone once. On the season, Cook has 294 rushing yards, a mark that ranks third in the NFL. Cook will have the next chance to add to his … [Read more...] about Vikings RB Dalvin Cook named FedEx Ground Player of the Week

The Minnesota Vikings find themselves at 0-3 to start the 2020 season. As you might expect, the odds are not in the Vikings’ favor after starting 0-3. Here’s a history of the Vikings after starting a season 0-3: 2013: 5-10-1 (missed playoffs) 2011: 3-13 (missed playoffs) 2002: 6-10 (missed playoffs) 1967: 3-8-3 (missed playoffs) 1962: 2-11-1 (missed playoffs) The Vikings have … [Read more...] about A history of the Vikings going 0-3 . . .

The NFL has postponed the Titans-Steelers game originally scheduled for Sunday because of the positive COVID-19 tests that forced the Titans to shut down their facility on Tuesday, but it appears that all systems are go for the Vikings and Texans. Minnesota also closed its facility on Tuesday because they played Tennessee last weekend, but [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings optimistic they can reopen facility Thursday

The Vikings’ Week 3 opponent had players and staff test positive for coronavirus. The Titans — the team that had positive tests — and the Vikings both ended up suspending in-person activities. The Titans-Steelers game on Sunday has been postponed, but Minnesota received some good news this week about its chances of playing: the team has zero positive coronavirus tests, … [Read more...] about Vikings head athletic trainer says the team has zero positive tests

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Let’s see what happens, shall we? As the late, great Gorilla Monsoon may have put it, this Sunday will pit the resistable force against the moveable object when your 0-3 Minnesota Vikings travel to Texas to take on the 0-3 Houston Texans. Both of these teams have faced pretty stiff competition over the first three weeks, as the combined records … [Read more...] about 2020 NFL Week 4: Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans (maybe)

Last day of September, everyone have their Halloween decorations up? Happy Wednesday, everyone! Alright, this will be brief. I apologize, but it’s been one of THOSE days, and I’m ready to put it behind me.. By the time you’re reading this, it’ll be a fresh new day, full of promise. Not much to talk about, other than the fact that we may not have a game on Sunday, which, with … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: September 30, 2020