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Reaction: Kirk Cousins to miss Packers game on COVID list
Friday mailbag: Have we reached the end of the Vikings' 2021 season?
The rundown: Losing Thielen, Cook back, and cold weather awaits
Film review: Rams overpowered the Vikings with their stars
Don't compare Justin Jefferson to Stefon Diggs, but Jefferson's frustrations matter
Vikings have refused to capitalize on bad quarterback play all season
Murphy: The Vikings' season in a single snapshot
The rundown: Play-calling criticism from Justin Jefferson, a lack of energy and a porous run defense
Rams tried to give the Vikings a gift but still walked away winners
Matthew Stafford and the impossible task of figuring out which quarterbacks are good
Friday mailbag: How will the Vikings handle Dalvin Cook's absence?
A certain defensive look keeps stymying the Vikings' offense
What can we learn from the Vikings' opening script vs. Chicago?
Murphy: Vikings win in Chicago keeps the playoff crawl alive
The Vikings are taking ‘week-to-week’ too literally
Instant reaction: Vikings win a sloppy one over imploding Bears
Can an elite Madden player manage a game better than NFL coaches?
Mike Zimmer looks to continue rookie quarterback domination
How Kirk Cousins stopped taking sacks
The rundown: Breeland released
Friday mailbag: Yes, Vikings fans are afraid of the Bears
The rundown: Bradbury's self assessment, COVID updates and primetime at Soldier Field
Answering the burning Vikings playoff questions
Purple Insider and Bring Me The News announce partnership
KJ Osborn is more than a third wheel
Tyler Conklin's season sets up major tight end questions in 2022
What's behind the secondary struggles?
Murphy: You won’t forget that one, kid
Vikings avoid disaster versus Steelers
The future of the Vikings could be on the line
Film review: How the fateful final drive and a bad first half cost the Vikings
Why aren't the numbers adding up?
Instant reaction: Disaster strikes as Lions win on walkoff touchdown
The Vikings are out to avoid 2020 déjà vu
The rundown: Justin Jefferson's passes, Ryan Ficken's research and DTs reunited
The rundown: Light practice, Nwangwu's role and the D-line
Can the run game find a spark without Dalvin Cook?
Film study: What does the defense have left?
The rundown: COVID cases continue, Dalvin Cook's injury and Adam Thielen's non-catch
'There are no consolation prizes'
Instant reaction: 49ers wear down Vikings in second half for 34-26 win
Kirk Cousins' unstoppable throw
Justin Jefferson: In search of greatness
Friday mailbag: How will the defensive line look on Sunday?
The rundown: Everson Griffen's situation, Zimmer and Kirk's relationship & scouting the 49ers
Film review: How Justin Jefferson put together the best game of his career
How Mike Zimmer learned to stop worrying and love the bomb
Murphy: Hold on tight, Vikings fans
The rundown: Vikings find their offensive formula, and a tale of two halves vs. Rodgers
Updated: Vikings' offensive explosion makes for instant classic
How a Packer legend guided KJ Osborn to the NFL
All 25 Aaron Rodgers starts vs. the Vikings, ranked
The rundown: Injury-free Vikings, Peterson's prep and aggressiveness
Friday mailbag: Who wins this game?
Can Mason Cole be an answer for the Vikings' interior OL woes?
Murphy: My California (va)cation
Where do the Vikings stand in the muddled middle of the NFC?
Vikings' second half against the Chargers is what Mike Zimmer wants it to look like
Instant reaction: Vikings finally finish, surge past Chargers 27-20
Camryn Bynum is making the switch to safety look easy
Friday mailbag: What ails the offense and pie charts
Film review: How did the Vikings offense disappear again after the opening script?
The latest on accusations against Dalvin Cook
The Vikings' offensive principles aren't working like they used to
When exciting games lose their thrill
The rundown: Postgame quotes on Vikings' sputtering offense, Kene Nwangwu's breakout
Instant reaction: Vikings fall 34-31 in yet another crazy Vikings-Ravens game
Enjoy watching Lamar Jackson at the height of his powers
Friday mailbag: The questions that have to be asked
The rundown: Bradbury out, getting the ball downfield and Willekes' rise
How much of a concern are the Vikings' late-game lapses on defense?
Film review: Were the Vikings trying to be aggressive?
Vikings' lack of defensive depth is on the verge of getting exposed
This is who the Vikings have been
What a Rush: Cowboys smother Vikings sputtering offense, steal a 20-16 win
After four years in Dallas, the intellectual Xavier Woods is fitting in perfectly with the Vikings
Adam Thielen did not let fumble vs. Cowboys in '16 break him
Friday mailbag: Bring on the Cowboys (and then what?)
The rundown: Jefferson vs. Lamb, Nwangwu to kick returner and Thursday's injury update
Five matchups that will define Vikings vs. Cowboys
Film review: Moving the pocket sparked second-half explosion vs. Panthers
From Aussie football dreams to the NFL: How Jordan Berry was a punting pioneer
The rundown: Dantzler's maturation, O'Neill on the state of the OL and Zimmer has some stats
How do the Vikings' wins and losses look now?
Instant reaction: Vikings trade Stephen Weatherly to Broncos
Friday mailbag: What will the Vikings be in the next stretch?
Bye Week Video Special: Grading every Vikings position
Film review: Unlikely sources provided the Vikings a boost vs. Panthers
The rundown: GM Rick Spielman talks trade deadline and depth corners
It's time to put the gas pedal down
The rundown: Patrick Peterson to I.R., a turning point vs. Carolina and James Lynch praise
Murphy: Another whiplash win gives Vikings new life
K.J. Osborn's emergence is a big catalyst behind Vikings' late-game clutchness
Another tight win for the Vikings that shouldn't have been close
Brian O'Neill refuses to give up sacks
Brian O'Neill refuses to give up sacks
Friday mailbag: Make or break in Carolina
The rundown: A dicey injury report, Kubiak's scripting and McCaffrey's status
Vikings are getting bang for their buck with Everson Griffen
Film session: Darrisaw's first day
10 key Vikings stats and what they tell us about the future
A closer look at the Vikings' end-of-half strategy
Murphy: Sunday's wild win means we keep going down this road
Vikings win over Lions featured much of the same
Instant reaction: Vikings squeak by Lions 19-17 to avoid devastating collapse
For Stephen Weatherly, football is a game of chess
Contextualizing Kirk Cousins' dominance against Detroit
Friday mailbag: Under pressure
How did the Vikings do this before?
The rundown: Dan Campbell thoughts, Barr back, and Patterson stands up for Wonnum
Film review: The ups and downs of the Vikings rush defense vs. Cleveland
Vikings have the ability to shake things up with critical juncture upcoming
Murphy: Don’t look directly at the 1-3
The rundown: Zimmer: 'This is a good football team'
Vikings grinded down by Browns
Kubiak vs. Stefanski and the NFL's most unstoppable scheme
The Cleveland Browns are the Vikings' alternate reality
Friday mailbag: A modern offense?
The rundown: Gunslingin' Baker, missing secondary pieces and left tackle
Hunter vs. Garrett is a battle for the ages
The rundown: Praise for Cousins, film sessions with Zimmer and Stefanski memories
Film review: How the Vikings kept the chains moving with third-down execution
Kirk Cousins has always had hot streaks -- is this one different?
The rundown: A resurgent offensive line, Mattison's tough running and Griffen's car accident
Murphy: Win over Seattle could turn Vikings’ season
The turning points, screens and swag of the Vikings' win over Seattle
Instant reaction: Vikings win as red-hot offense bails out early defensive struggles
Pinpointing the US Bank Stadium effect
Friday mailbag: What if they win, what if they lose?
The rundown: Barr speaks, Peterson v. Wilson and second-and-long runs
The Vikings are showing the fickleness of "win probability"
The rundown: Cousins's leadership, Cook's injury status and Tomlinson's role
Film review: A look at the effective opening-game script
On the matter of ifs and buts...
Greg Joseph on his last-second miss: "This one's on me"
The Vikings may regret squandering that Kirk Cousins performance
Given chances upon chances, Vikings come up wide right in Arizona
The Vikings don't seem nervous, but this one is big
Kendricks questionable, Griffen out vs. Arizona
Friday mailbag: Fans are restless already
The Cardinals are the right opponent for a prove-it game
The rundown: Prepping for Arizona, OL communication and Justin Jefferson's soccer skills
Film review: How the Vikings deployed their defensive line in Week 1
The things the Vikings' offense needs
Murphy: Vikings' Week 1 loss sets up for wild ride ahead
Instant reaction: Late rally not enough as Bengals beat Vikings in overtime, 27-24
For now, Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins need each other
'The skies were empty': How the events of 9/11 resonated at Winter Park
Where does chemistry matter most?
Friday mailbag: Vikings/Bengals strengths, weaknesses and Week 1's meaning
It's time to see what Klint Kubiak can do
The rundown: Brian O'Neill wanted to be here
Justin Jefferson is keeping his eye on the competition
'Focused' Rashod Hill is ready for another shot
21 predictions for the 2021 Minnesota Vikings
The rundown: Mannion returns, Wonnum's impact and Kubiak to the booth
Friday mailbag: Secondary strength, tight end deals and roster manipulation
Comparing Kirk Cousins's supporting casts
Irv Smith Jr. out long term after surgery, practice squad named
Vikings roster still fluid after 53-man cutdown
How the Vikings can adopt 3WR sets with Irv Smith Jr. out
53-man roster projection: Toughest calls and how it could change
Reaction to Harrison Smith signing extension and Irv Smith Jr.'s injury
Everson Griffen still has something left in the tank
Vikings-Chiefs: 10(ish) players who stood out
Friday mailbag: Waiver watching, O-line and new contracts
10 players facing the most pressure in the final preseason game
Phil Rauscher, in the words of others
The rundown: Griffen regrets leaving, Jefferson participates and a scuffle
Instant reaction: Vikings to bring back Everson Griffen
Implications of the Vikings' backup quarterback play
Vikings/Colts: 10(ish) players who stood out
Vikings/Colts preview: Everything you need to watch for
Friday mailbag: The future is already on Vikings fans' minds
Dueling 53-man projections before Preseason Game No. 2
Michael Pierce wants to do more than push the pocket
Vikings' special teams battles are getting decided, yet nothing feels settled
Which storms can the Vikings weather?
The Vikings looked abysmal vs. Broncos, but should fans be concerned?
10(ish) players who stood out in the Vikings preseason loss to Denver
Underrated and overrated storylines of the Vikings' preseason opener
Training camp rundown, Day 14: Joint practice gets chippy, bad news at offensive tackle
Friday mailbag: Browning's outlook and offensive line shuffling
Need for speed: Will the Vikings get their fast, young playmakers involved?
Training camp rundown, Day 13: Joint practices are underway
DE Kenny Willekes looking to make his mark after 2020 camp injury
Training camp rundown, Day 12: The unofficial depth chart is here
'Got me paid the last time': Why players return to play for Andre Patterson
Training camp rundown, Day 11: Pierce improving, linebackers called out and Hunter's tools
Answered or unanswered: Have the Vikings cleared up any of their big training camp questions?
Is this the last ride for Kendricks and Barr?
U.S. Bank Stadium scrimmage rundown: Receiver depth thin, Pierce looks formidable
Training camp rundown, Day 9: Justin Jefferson hurt, Zimmer updates Darrisaw's injury
Friday mailbag: Cousins's press conference, Osborn's outlook, Smith Jr's breakout
'Listen, learn and apply yourself': Vikings' veteran corners are prioritizing mentorship
Kirk Cousins answered the questions nobody was asking
Training camp rundown, Day 7: Darrisaw's back, D-line rotations, Patterson comments on Gladney
Jake Browning has kept the train on the tracks
Training camp rundown, Day 6: Jeff Gladney cut, offensive line updates
K.J. Osborn trained with Pro Bowlers; now he's taking the lead as the top WR3 candidate
Vikings release CB Jeff Gladney following indictment
Training camp rundown, Day 5: Zimmer talks vaccinations, pads wait another day
Q+A: Cam Smith is pushing to be more than a good story
Has Mike Zimmer changed? 'Ah shoot, definitely'
As the only QB at practice, Jake Browning shined under the lights
Mike Zimmer 'frustrated' after COVID close contact causes Kirk Cousins to miss practice
Details of accusations against CB Jeff Gladney emerge in lawsuit
Training camp rundown, Day 3: Mixing up rotations, Irv Smith Jr. delivers
Training camp rundown, Day 2: Vikings leaders proving they can adapt
Friday mailbag: Camp is in full swing
Patrick Peterson is dominating the podcast game
Training camp rundown, Day 1: Depth chart nuggets, Westbrook speaks and McCardell's impact
Takeaways from Zimmer and Spielman's camp-opening press conferences
Camp questions: Will veterans continue anchoring the linebacker and safety spots?
Instant reaction: Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Packers
Camp questions: How quickly can the new cornerback group come together?
Instant reaction: Report: Vikings to sign receiver Dede Westbrook
Updated: Vikings release statement on OL coach Dennison's status
Friday mailbag: Kicking concerns, the starting 22 and COVID interruptions
Handicapping the top Vikings roster battles
Camp questions: Will Kellen Mond be QB2?
Camp questions: Do the Vikings have enough D-line depth?
Camp questions: Will Vikings' trust in offensive line rookies pay off?
Friday mailbag: Extensions and Super Bowl chances
Positional confidence meter: Where are the Vikings most set for success?
Camp questions: Can Kene Nwangwu carve out a role?
Jeff Gladney's grand jury date set
Camp questions: Who will be WR3? Can Irv Smith Jr. unlock his potential?
For new Vikings OC Klint Kubiak, efficiency is there for the taking
Vikings did the offseason Mike Zimmer's way
Friday mailbag: What Coulda Been edition
What Coulda Been Week: NFC Championship Game edition
What Coulda Been Week: The draft picks who didn't make it
What Coulda Been Week: Playmaker edition
What Coulda Been Week: Quarterback edition
Friday mailbag: Richardson's role, throwback helmets and rookie roles
Justin Jefferson with a full offseason? Look out.
Comparing the trenches: Weighing the Vikings' schedule by OL and D-line talent
Replacing Eric Wilson: What the Vikings are looking for in their third linebacker
A pre-training camp 53-man roster projection
Purple Insider Father's Day special!
Friday mailbag: Minicamp wraps and remaining cap space
Minicamp Day 2 takeaways: Hunter speaks, Kevin Williams honored, COVID protocols announced
Takeaways from the opening day of Vikings mini-camp
Danielle Hunter's restructure saves Vikings from disastrous D-line situation
What do Kirk Cousins's year-by-year stats tell us about 2021?
Friday mailbag: D-line depth, remaining FAs and Kirk's future
Takeaways from a sweltering day at Vikings OTAs
Make or break? These 10 Vikings have the most at stake in 2021
If this season is it for Anthony Barr...
The final verdict on the Vikings' reassembled cornerback group
Friday mailbag: OTA risers and the OL outlook
Takeaways from a defense-dominant OTAs practice
Breaking down ESPN's statistical projections for the Vikings
What will the Vikings do with their post-June 1 salary cap space?
Friday mailbag: Packers without Rodgers, OL rookies and Cook's workload
Takeaways from the first open OTAs practice
How will the Danielle Hunter situation play out?
OTAs storylines: Who shows up, and who's getting first-team snaps?
How many games will the Vikings have the better quarterback?
Friday mailbag: O'Neill extension, goals for 2021 and retired numbers
Breaking down the Vegas lines for all 17 Vikings games
What can Kellen Mond learn from Kirk Cousins?
Inside the rise of the Vikings' two Pittsburgh pass rushers
10 takeaways from Vikings rookie camp
Friday mailbag: The Hughes trade, Mond scenarios and press box food
Instant reaction: Vikings trade CB Mike Hughes to Kansas City
Ranking the watch-ability of the 17 Vikings games
Storylines, stats and predictions for every game on the Vikings' schedule
The rundown: Kick returners, Rodgers trade proposals and Jefferson comments
How the Vikings navigated salary cap hell compared to other teams
Christian Darrisaw's transition to NFL rests on his mind
Friday mailbag: What's left in free agency?
Purple Insider subscription price correction
Roster chances for the 11 Vikings UDFAs
10 draft picks that will shape the future of the NFC
Forecasting where each draft pick will be in 2023
Did Kirk Cousins deserve the Vikings picking a potential replacement?
Looking at the Vikings' post-draft depth chart
Kellen Mond is a statement, Wyatt Davis is a Day 2 victory
Day 2 Vikings draft simulation
Instant reaction: Vikings get big left tackle they coveted, plus extra draft picks on Night 1
Darrisaw pick was a win for Vikes but passing on Mac Jones will linger
Purple Insider draft coverage is live
Draft day: Laying out our final Vikings mocks
Ex-Vikings draft pick Everett Dawkins now gives it all to his music
Purple Insider/WCCO draft coverage announcement and subscriber draft contest
10 takeaways from Rick Spielman's pre-draft press conference
What if the Vikings look outside the trenches in Round 1?
Let's talk about the Vikings' timeline
Friday mailbag: Who's the pick at 14?
Finding draft comps for the Vikings' current starters
Is a 'project' pass rusher worth it?
How the Vikings could acquire a second-round pick
The 2021 Purple Insider Draft Guide (working link update)
The 2021 Purple Insider Draft Guide
Friday mailbag: Remaining cap space, the second round and OL vs. DL
How Michael Pierce spent his year off from football
Will the Vikings take advantage of a strong O-line class?
Comparing Mac Jones to Kirk Cousins isn't fair to either QB
Next year is make or break for 2019 draft class
Friday mailbag: Draft capital, hypotheticals and remaining cap space
Which positions are rookies most likely to thrive right away?
Draft countdown: If a QB is available, will the Vikings take him or trade down?
Will the Vikings be interested in the Gophers' top prospects?
What if job security wasn't an issue?
Friday mailbag: Will the defense-first offseason change in the draft?
Takeaways from Mike Zimmer's state-of-the-team address
Trying to understand the Vikings' offensive line plan
How far are the Vikings from a No. 1 defense?
Simulating the draft following Vikings' free agent moves
Instant reaction: Vikings sign safety Xavier Woods
Instant reaction: Vikings sign CB Mackensie Alexander
Friday mailbag: Where does Mason Cole fit in?
Instant reaction: Vikings trade sixth-round pick for C Mason Cole
Ranking every free agent of the Zimmer-Spielman era
Vikings valuing durability with two marquee signings
Are the Vikings' guard woes bad luck or bad process?
The rundown: Tomlinson talks, Vikings free agents find homes and Cousins's 2022 guaranteed
Friday mailbag: Where are the linemen coming from? Who wants CP84 back?
What's next in free agency after the Vikings' two big splashes?
Instant reaction: Vikings sign veteran CB Patrick Peterson
Free agency rundown: Tomlinson reviews, no tender for Odenigbo, Dalton is a Bear
The rundown: Dalvin Tomlinson signs, Danielle Hunter discontent and Rashod Hill returns
How PFF grades shape the way we view free agent offensive linemen
Friday mailbag: Offensive line options, Anthony Barr's future and trading picks
The 5 best-fit free agents for the Vikings at every position of need (even kicker)
Instant reaction: Vikings cut Riley Reiff
The rundown: Bailey released, Dak's deal, Weatherly's role, Harris's future and franchise tags
More WR3? How Klint Kubiak could open up the offense
Danielle Hunter and the end of team-friendly deals
Friday mailbag: Weatherly signs, Mac Jones hype and WR3s
Instant reaction: Vikings sign Stephen Weatherly
Takeaways from GM Rick Spielman's media session
The first domino has fallen -- what's next for the Vikings' offseason?
Instant reaction: Vikings release Kyle Rudolph
How unlucky were the Vikings in 2020?
Q&A: PFF cap expert Brad Spielberger explains Vikings' options with Reiff, Cousins and more
Friday mailbag: Pay cuts, Russell Wilson and defensive tackles
Which needs will the Vikings fill through free agency?
The butterfly effect of the Vikings' 2020 offseason
Weighing whether a Brian O'Neill position switch is likely -- or necessary
How could the Vikings make the cap work around a big free agent?
Friday mailbag: Wentz trade, potential offseason surprises and draft picks
Looking at the big fish and bargains in free agency
Everything we learned about Kirk Cousins from the PFF QB annual
Ekstrom: Four recommendations for the Vikings' offseason
Announcement: Sam Ekstrom joins Purple Insider
How can the Vikings follow modern offenses?
Friday mailbag: Trades, tackles and receiver duos
Putting odds on each Vikings free agent returning
The rundown: Vikings new OC Klint Kubiak talks, Todd McShay and PFF with new mocks
The future of the Vikings: The timeline
Instant reaction: Vikings to reportedly name Klint Kubiak offensive coordinator
The rundown: An ugly Super Bowl, Wentz rumors, an interesting Stafford trade note
Friday mailbag: Trade scenarios, fullbacks and the Super Bowl
The future of the Vikings, part 8: Secondary
Alright, let's talk about Kirk Cousins and trade value
The future of the Vikings, part 7: Linebackers
Instant reaction: Matthew Stafford traded for Jared Goff
Friday mailbag: Watson scenarios, future OC and draft cliches
How did the Bucs build a top-notch roster around Tom Brady's cap hit?
Two is a crowd when it comes to disgruntled Vikings pass-catchers
The future of the Vikings, part 6: Defensive line
The rundown: Stafford wants out, Bucs over Pack and KC again
Friday mailbag: Kubiak retires and Vikings teams that coulda won it all
Reaction to Gary Kubik retiring and what's next
The future of the Vikings part 5: Offensive line
Five recent teams the Vikings could model themselves after
The future of the Vikings part 4: Wide receivers/tight ends
Playoff rundown: Watson wants out, NFC future at QB and get yourself a proven backup
Vikings’ biggest Stefon Diggs regret should be 2019, not trade
Friday mailbag: Defensive tackles, draft trades and the best game of the weekend
The Rundown: Vikings AGM George Paton leaves for Denver and a dive into the salary cap
The future of the Vikings, part 3: Running backs
The rundown: Playoffs through a Vikings lens, Pederson's firing and a cap space chart
The future of the Vikings, part 2: Head coach
Friday mailbag: Everson Griffen, playoff connections and cap space
The future of the Vikings, Part 1: Quarterback
Takeaways from Mike Zimmer's end-of-year press conference
If Kubiak retires, what should the Vikings look for in the next OC?
The rundown: Zimmer's 7-9 comment, Jefferson's records and Cousins's one-play-away games
For a meaningless game, Week 17 was kind of vintage
Everything we learned (and didn't learn) from the Vikings in 2020
The rundown: Kubiak's future, Cleveland at guard and Bailey's frustrations
Purple Insider must-reads: The best of 2020
Friday mailbag: Who's staying? Who should play Week 17? We talkin' draft yet?