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Vikings' Cook questionable; Barr still out; Griffen will play

The availability of a trio of stars will play a key role as 0-2 Vikings play the 1-1 Seahawks on Sunday for the 2021 home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium

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Can Vikings kicker Joseph keep one bad miss from becoming more?

12:48pm

The Arizona Cardinals celebrated after Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) missed a 37-yard field goal attempt on the final play of the game Sund

The Vikings host the Seahawks Sunday for the first time since that fateful playoff game where Blair Walsh missed wide left from 27 yards.

Vikings' Barr back at practice, approaching return from knee injury

September 23

Linebacker Anthony Barr practiced back-to-back days for the first time since he suffered the unspecified injury in early August.

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2:29pm

3:25 p.m. Sunday: Vikings vs. Seattle: TV/radio, statistics, social media, stories and more

After two close and frustrating losses on the road to start the season, the Vikings play their home opener against Seattle. Here's a guide to prepare for the game and information you can use following the kickoff.

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11:36am

Despite Zimmer's words, Vikings are 0-2, not '2 plays away from being 2-0'

On The NFL: Vikings coach Mike Zimmer knows there is no coulda, woulda, shoulda column in the standings. He's simply trying to encourage a winless team and a sucker-punched fan base.

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11:16am

Can the Vikings stop Russell Wilson? Here's the Seahawks scouting report

The Seahawks, like the Vikings, are coming off a final-play loss entering Sunday's game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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9:05am

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) reacts to missing a game-winning field goal attempt against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of a

Inside the head of Vikings kicker Greg Joseph + Suggs on Pitino

A would-be placekicker uses his training camp experience to analyze Joseph's up-and-down first two games. Also, Jalen Suggs/Richard Pitino chatter and Mark Craig has a new view of the Packers on the Daily Delivery podcast.

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6:42am

Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) celebrates a sack of Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.

Vikings mailbag: What's up with the defense? Who's the next emerging player?

Send questions to @Andrew_Krammer on Twitter or andrew.krammer@startribune.com, and listen for answers on the weekly Access Vikings podcast, or find them here on Fridays.

Vikings super fans Sid Davey and David Garza showed up in Canton to support the Vikings during their 1st preseason game of the season.

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Check out our weekly Vikings podcast, featuring Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand.

Vikings

September 23

Light streamed in Thursday from the transparent roof over U.S. Bank Stadium ahead of Sunday’s home opener against the Seattle Seahawks.

The Vikings and U.S. Bank Stadium prepare for state's largest indoor crowd since December 2019

Vikings are planning a reopening celebration sans vaccine or mask requirements.

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September 23

After 'surprise' benching, Vikings' Dantzler embracing different roles

Cameron Dantzler, the 2020 third-round pick, was a healthy scratch by coaches in Week 1. But he was needed against Arizona on special teams and in the secondary.

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NFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Green Bay	1	1	0	.500	38	55	1-0	0-1
Chicago	1	1	0	.500	34	51	1-0	0-1
Minnesota	0	2	0	.000	57	61	-	0-2
Detroit	0	2	0	.000	50	76	0-1	0-1

NFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Carolina	3	0	0	1.000	69	30	2-0	1-0
Tampa Bay	2	0	0	1.000	79	54	2-0	-
New Orleans	1	1	0	.500	45	29	1-0	0-1
Atlanta	0	2	0	.000	31	80	0-1	0-1

NFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Washington	1	1	0	.500	46	49	1-1	-
Philadelphia	1	1	0	.500	43	23	0-1	1-0
Dallas	1	1	0	.500	49	48	-	1-1
NY Giants	0	2	0	.000	42	57	0-1	0-1

NFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
San Francisco	2	0	0	1.000	58	44	-	2-0
Los Angeles	2	0	0	1.000	61	38	1-0	1-0
Arizona	2	0	0	1.000	72	46	1-0	1-0
Seattle	1	1	0	.500	58	49	0-1	1-0

AFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Cleveland	1	1	0	.500	60	54	1-0	0-1
Pittsburgh	1	1	0	.500	40	42	0-1	1-0
Baltimore	1	1	0	.500	63	68	1-0	0-1
Cincinnati	1	1	0	.500	44	44	1-0	0-1

AFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Tennessee	1	1	0	.500	46	68	0-1	1-0
Houston	1	2	0	.333	67	76	1-1	0-1
Indianapolis	0	2	0	.000	40	55	0-2	-
Jacksonville	0	2	0	.000	34	60	0-1	0-1

AFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Buffalo	1	1	0	.500	51	23	0-1	1-0
Miami	1	1	0	.500	17	51	0-1	1-0
New England	1	1	0	.500	41	23	0-1	1-0
NY Jets	0	2	0	.000	20	44	0-1	0-1

AFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Las Vegas	2	0	0	1.000	59	44	1-0	1-0
Denver	2	0	0	1.000	50	26	-	2-0
Kansas City	1	1	0	.500	68	65	1-0	0-1
Los Angeles	1	1	0	.500	37	36	0-1	1-0

Passing Yards
K. Cousins MIN	595
J. Jefferson MIN	11

Rushing Yards
D. Cook MIN	192
K. Cousins MIN	35
A. Mattison MIN	13
A. Abdullah MIN	4

Receiving Yards
K. Osborn MIN	167
J. Jefferson MIN	136
A. Thielen MIN	131
D. Cook MIN	60
T. Conklin MIN	56

Defensive Tackles (Total)
E. Kendricks MIN	26
N. Vigil MIN	18
H. Smith MIN	15
D. Hunter MIN	13
B. Breeland MIN	11

Interceptions

N. Vigil MIN 1

X. Woods MIN 1

Interceptions
N. Vigil MIN	1
X. Woods MIN	1

Sacks
D. Hunter MIN	4.0
M. Pierce MIN	2.0
H. Smith MIN	1.0
N. Vigil MIN	1.0

Passing Yards
S. Darnold CAR	888
K. Murray ARI	689
T. Brady TB	655
D. Prescott DAL	640
M. Stafford LAR	599

Rushing Yards
C. McCaffrey CAR	201
D. Cook MIN	192
D. Montgomery CHI	169
A. Gibson WAS	159
E. Mitchell SF	146

Receiving Yards
D. Moore CAR	285
D. Samuel SF	282
T. Lockett SEA	278
C. Kupp LAR	271
S. Shepard NYG	207

Defensive Tackles (Total)
B. Wagner SEA	33
E. Kendricks MIN	26
B. Martinez NYG	21
J. Brooks SEA	20
(2) Players	20

Interceptions
T. Diggs DAL	2
M. Edwards TB	2
P. Adebo NO	1
S. Barrett TB	1
(21) Players	1

Sacks
C. Jones ARI	5.0
H. Reddick CAR	4.5
D. Hunter MIN	4.0
J. Allen WAS	3.0
(2) Players	3.0

Passing Yards
D. Carr LV	817
P. Mahomes KC	680
J. Herbert LAC	675
T. Bridgewater DEN	592
R. Tannehill TEN	559

Rushing Yards
D. Henry TEN	240
J. Mixon CIN	196
L. Jackson BAL	193
N. Chubb CLE	178
D. Harris NE	162

Receiving Yards
B. Cooks HOU	322
T. Hill KC	211
K. Allen LAC	208
T. Kelce KC	185
M. Brown BAL	182

Defensive Tackles (Total)
Z. Cunningham HOU	28
C. Kirksey HOU	22
D. Perryman LV	22
V. Hargreaves III HOU	18
(2) Players	17

Interceptions
J. Jackson NE	2
T. Mathieu KC	2
J. Reid HOU	2
A. Averett BAL	1
(17) Players	1

Sacks
V. Miller DEN	3.0
J. Uche NE	3.0
T. Watt PIT	3.0
J. Allen JAX	2.0
(7) Players	2.0

Sunday, September 26
Indianapolis @ Tennessee	Los Angeles @ Kansas City	Washington @ Buffalo
Chicago @ Cleveland	Atlanta @ NY Giants	Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh
Baltimore @ Detroit	New Orleans @ New England	Arizona @ Jacksonville
Miami @ Las Vegas	NY Jets @ Denver	Tampa Bay @ Los Angeles
Seattle @ Minnesota	Green Bay @ San Francisco

Monday, September 27

Philadelphia @ Dallas
Thursday, September 30

Jacksonville @ Cincinnati

Monday, September 27
Philadelphia @ Dallas

Thursday, September 30
Jacksonville @ Cincinnati

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September 23

This week’s NFL slate feature one game between 2-0 teams: Aaron Donald (above) and the Rams vs. Tom Brady and the Bucs.

Mark Craig's Week 3 NFL picks against the spread

Our NFL Insider went 13-3 straight up and 10-6 against the spread in Week 2. With that confidence, his Upset Special this week involves ... the Vikings.

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September 23

Did ex-Vikings tight end Rudolph take a shot at Zimmer?

In praising new head coach Joe Judge, Kyle Rudolph also described what he lacked with the Vikings and it didn't sound like high praise for Mike Zimmer.

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September 22

Vikings hope to be inhospitable to Russell Wilson in their home opener

The Seattle quarterback will visit U.S. Bank Stadium for the first time on Sunday, seeking his fourth win in as many tries in a state where he has never lost as a college or pro quarterback.

Vikings

September 22

Souhan: Who to blame for Vikings' loss? Always follow the money

Anthony Barr, Harrison Smith and Kirk Cousins are making millions, they're supposed to be the key to big victories, not a temp placekicker.

Access Vikings

September 22

Podcast: Russell Wilson is 7-0 vs. the Vikings; can they finally top him?

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Michael Rand preview Sunday's home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium, where Seattle arrives with the same quarterback but a vulnerable team.

Vikings

September 22

Jared Allen, Matt Birk and Kevin Williams are among the 122 players on the initial list to be considered for induction in the 2022 class of the Pro Fo

Allen, Birk and Kevin Williams among Hall of Fame's first list for Class of 2022

There are five other candidates with ties to the Vikings on the list, which will be trimmed several times before the final selections are made.

Vikings

September 22

Despite latest injury, Vikings will still lean on Cook against Seattle

Dalvin Cook will "get a little bit" of work at Wednesday's practice, Mike Zimmer said. But the Vikings' priority is getting him ready for another big workload Sunday

Access Vikings

September 21

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19,

Murray busted up the Vikings' defense. Here's how he did it

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray gave coach Mike Zimmer and his staff plenty to digest ahead of this Sunday's similar challenge in mobile Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.

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September 21

Quarterback Derek Carr has thrown for 817 yards in the Raiders’ 2-0 start.

Best and worst of the NFL in Week 2, and predictions for Week 3

The Raiders are on the rise and Tampa Bay is on a roll — and the Vikings are the best at something despite their winless start.

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September 21

A field goal doomed the Vikings' first close game. Final? 34-33

The 60th anniversary of the Vikings' first game sent me down a rabbit hole that led to Steve Myhra and an improbable score.

Access Vikings

September 21

The Vikings added quarterback Sean Mannion to the active roster from the practice squad on Tuesday.

Vikings add Mannion to active roster

The team cut running back Ameer Abdullah to make room for the quarterback.

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September 21

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer.

Zimmer isn't coaching for his job yet, but he could be soon

One of Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer's primary mentors in life and coaching is credited with a quote that might come back to haunt Zimmer this year.

Vikings

September 21

How long can Vikings decision-makers keep their jobs if losing continues?

How much longer can Mike Zimmer withstand losses? Michael Rand discusses that on the Daily Delivery podcast. Also, Andrew Krammer on Kyler Murray followed by Russell Wilson — and Randy Johnson on the U's football success.

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