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52 articlesHow Brian Flores' Blitz-Heavy Scheme Has Fueled the Vikings' 6-0 Start
A breakdown of the scheme design, personnel continuity and communication that have made Minnesota's defense a league-wide talking point through six games.
Aaron Jones Sr. to Undergo MRI After Knee Injury Against Colts
Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. left Sunday's win over Indianapolis with a knee injury and will have an MRI Monday, raising questions about Minnesota's backfield ahead of t...
Vikings Stand Alone Atop an NFL Dominated by the North
Minnesota is the NFL's only unbeaten team through seven weeks as both North divisions post winning records across the board, setting up a demanding midseason stretch.
Vikings Grind Past Colts 16-10 to Reach 6-0, But Cracks Show
Minnesota improved to 6-0 for the first time since 2009 despite a shaky passing game and a season-worst rushing output allowed against Indianapolis.
Kyler Murray Climbs to No. 19 in PFF's Latest QB Rankings
Kyler Murray jumped five spots in PFF's quarterback rankings during Minnesota's bye week, with his low turnover rate cited as the key factor.
Two Young Vikings DTs Trending Toward Second Contracts
Levi Drake Rodriguez joins Jalen Redmond as a Vikings defensive lineman positioned for a future raise, according to a Vikings Territory report on the team's young D-line core.
Herbert-to-Vikings Trade Talk Remains Speculative Amid Chargers' Struggles
A Justin Herbert trade rumor tied to the Vikings has surfaced amid the Chargers' 0-5 start, but analysts and reporting suggest the idea is far from realistic.
Jacobs' Return Raises Stakes Ahead of Vikings-Packers Week 10 Rematch
Josh Jacobs is set to come off the Commissioner Exempt list as the Packers prepare for a November 15 clash with the division-leading Vikings, while Micah Parsons' recovery timel...
Byron Murphy Jr. Earns NFC Defensive Player of Week Honor After Two-Interception Game
Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. intercepted two passes in a win over the Saints, part of a turnover-heavy defensive stretch that has Minnesota at 5-0.
Adrian Peterson's Ring of Honor Induction Set for Nov. 9
Vikings.com details Adrian Peterson's career ahead of his Ring of Honor induction, with teammates and his father recounting his rise, injury comeback and record-setting performa...
Before Minnesota: How Adrian Peterson Became a Texas Legend
A Vikings.com oral history traces Adrian Peterson's high school dominance in Palestine, Texas, and the recruiting chase that made him the nation's top prospect.
Mike Ditka, Longtime Vikings Rival and Hall of Fame Coach, Dies at 86
Ditka, the Bears' Super Bowl-winning coach who clashed with the Vikings for over a decade, has died at 86, according to the Daily Norseman.
Murray's Early Vikings Tenure Shows Fewer Risks, Mixed Results
Daily Norseman examines how Kyler Murray's approach has changed since joining Minnesota, and why the Vikings offense still has work to do despite his improved turnover avoidance.
T.J. Hockenson's Perfect Day Raises Contract-Year Questions
T.J. Hockenson caught all 13 targets for 119 yards against Miami with Justin Jefferson out, fueling speculation about his role and contract future, according to PurplePTSD.
TJ Hockenson's Breakout Game Lifts Vikings to 4-0, But Offense Still Searching
TJ Hockenson's 119-yard day sparked a late Vikings win over Miami, but Minnesota's offense remains inconsistent heading into a tougher schedule.