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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

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

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 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

The Vikings didn’t need him . . . A year after finishing with a career-worst 47.9 Pro Football Focus grade, Xavier Rhodes leads the league with a grade of 89 three weeks into the 2020 season. Rhodes signed with the Colts this offseason on a prove-it deal after seven seasons with the Vikings. Meanwhile, the Vikings have been miserable in their pass coverage. To say that Rhodes … [Read more...] about Xavier Rhodes has the highest PFF grade among CBs in 2020

It’s the battle of two 0-3 teams. The Vikings will travel to face off against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Oct. 4 at NRG Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon CT. The game will air on FOX. Chris Myers, Brock Huard, Greg Jennings and Jen Hale will be on the call. You can stream on fuboTV here. For those listening, you can do so locally on 100.3 KFAN-FM. Paul Allen, Pete Bercich, … [Read more...] about Vikings at Texans Week 4 broadcast information

Vikings guard Dakota Dozier went from useful reserve with the Vikings to full-time starter this year. He started four games in relief of the injured Josh Kline last season. So far, he has started all three games for the Vikings after winning the left guard spot in training camp. The interior three didn’t look great against the Titans pass rush near the end of the game, but … [Read more...] about Vikings guard Dakota Dozier listed as the team's hidden gem

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