COWBOYS, VIKINGS RENEW RIVALRY IN PRIMETIME: Two proud franchises that have combined for 12 Super Bowl appearances and 35 Pro Football Hall of Famers clash on Sunday Night Football (7:20 PM, NBC) when the DALLAS COWBOYS (5-1) visit the MINNESOTA VIKINGS (3-3). • Each team is coming off its bye weekend, after each team captured […]
Peterson goes to Injured Reserve with hamstring injury
The Minnesota Vikings announce the following roster moves: PLACED ON RESERVE/INJURED: NO. ….. PLAYER …………………………. POS…EXP. …………….. COLLEGE 7 ………. Patrick Peterson ………………… CB …… 11 ………………………… LSU SIGNED FROM PRACTICE SQUAD TO ACTIVE ROSTER: NO. ….. PLAYER …………………………. POS…EXP. …………….. COLLEGE 64 …….. Blake Brandel ………………………. T …….. 1 …………… Oregon State (photo and […]
Vikings to host Indigenous Bowl
The 7G Foundation, in partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, will host the 4th Indigenous Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, December 5. The game began in 2017 and creates opportunities for Native American athletes to compete at a high level, instills the values needed for multigenerational change and develops the next generation of leaders […]
New Vikings book chronicles team’s history in words and pictures (AUDIO)
Rochester Community and Technical College history instructor Chad Israelson has written and released a new book called “Kings of the North” detailing the history of the Minnesota Vikings. The book chronicles – in both pictures and words – the franchise from the very beginning. MNN sports director Mike Grimm spoke with Israelson about the book: […]
Vikings Eeek Out Win; Lions Remain Winless
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Vikings avoided catastrophe by rallying to beat the winless Lions 19-17 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Vikings kicker Greg Joesph saved the day with a 54 yard field goal as time expired to save the day and salvage the win. Joseph made four field goals on the day to supply the bulk […]
Vikings-Lions preview
DETROIT LIONS (0-4) AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS (1-3) SUNDAY, OCT. 10, 2021 // NOON PM CT // U.S. BANK STADIUM // REFEREE: CLETE BLAKEMAN VIKINGS NOTES • QB KIRK COUSINS has 1,923 pass yards (274.7 per game) & 18 TDs (16 rush, 2 rec.) vs. INT for 124.6 rating in 7 career starts vs. Det. Has […]
Vikings notes from loss to Browns
Vikings Captains: Dalvin Cook, C.J. Ham, Brian O’Neill • Coin Toss: Cleveland calls head, wins the toss and defers to second half. Vikings will receive to start the game. • Doors: Open • Conditions: 77, clear • Attendance: 66,703 • The Vikings record on week four is 36-25-0 in 61 seasons. This was the first […]
Vikings Host Browns
(Eagain, MN) — Vikings defensive end Michael Pierce was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice as the team prepares for the Browns on Sunday afternoon. Other Vikings who did not participate were cornerback Mackensie Alexander (not injury related — personal matter), receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (toe) and cornerback Kris Boyd (hamstring). Tyler Conklin (glute/elbow), Dalvin Cook […]
PREVIEW: Vikings host Browns on Sunday
SUNDAY, OCT. 3, 2021 // 1:00 PM ET // U.S. BANK STADIUM // REFEREE: TONY CORRENTE CLEVELAND BROWNS (2-1) AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS (1-2) PLAYER NOTES QB KIRK COUSINS passed for 323 yards & 3 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 128.4 rating in Week 3. Is 1 of 2 QBs (MATTHEW STAFFORD) with 2+ TDs […]
Vikings beat Seahawks 30-17
VIKINGS 30, SEAHAWKS 17 (final) NOTES FROM THE GAME: Vikings Captains: C.J. Ham, Brian O’Neill • Coin Toss: Seahawks call tails. Minnesota wins. Vikings defer, Seahawks to receive the kickoff • Doors: Open • Conditions: 77, clear • Attendance: 66,729 • Since 2020, the Vikings are now tied with the Titans (11) for the most […]