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Built for success: Vikings facility leaves no room for excuses

The Vikings have every luxury imaginable available to them at their new headquarters in Eagan, a facility so massive that employees were known to disappear while learning to navigate its 277,000 square feet.

Sparano brought 'Wildcat' to NFL to stun Belichick's Patriots

July 24, 2018

Tony Sparano made nine stops during his NFL coaching career beginning in 1999, the last with the Vikings.

NFL Insider: Legend has it that Tony Sparano solicited ideas from outside the box on the flight home from a loss 10 years ago ... and that brought the Wildcat formation to pro football.

Scoggins: Vikings open training camp with emotions raw after Sparano's death

July 24, 2018

Admiration for Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano has been widespread and serves as a testament to his coaching style.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer will face the challenge of moving his team forward after the death of assistant Tony Sparano while also facing the Super Bowl-or-bust expectations of the 2018 season.

Sparano's cause of death released by medical examiner

July 24, 2018

Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano died of natural causes from arteriosclerotic heart disease, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office said in a release Monday evening.

Soaring expectations can't uproot Cousins from hometown

July 23, 2018

Kirk Cousins has fame and wealth, but to know who he is, you have to turn to his hometown.

If Cousins plays like a second-tier quarterback, the Vikings will go far

July 24, 2018

If Kirk Cousins can carry the Vikings sometimes and elevates his game with special plays — which Minnesota clearly believes he capable of doing — the Vikings have a chance to win the Super Bowl.

Vikings cancel Friday's practice for Tony Sparano memorial service

July 24, 2018

In lieu of flowers, the Sparano family has asked that donations be made to the American Heart Association. Fans who had tickets for the practice will be contacted by the Vikings.

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Mauer retired, while childhood teammate Suggs plays on with Chiefs

There was a time, long ago, when Terrell Suggs and Joe Mauer were just two St. Paul kids dominating whatever ballgame was in season.

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7:11am

Patterson, Adam Zimmer named Vikings co-defensive coordinators

The move gives Mike Zimmer's son a promotion after six years working with the Vikings' linebackers, while rewarding Patterson for his work in shaping the defensive line.

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone (23) dodged the tackle by Seattle Seahawks corner back DeShawn Shead (35) for a 45 yard run in the first hal

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Grading the Vikings: Hunter leads group filled with talent, questions

After another strong season together, during which the Vikings ranked among the top five in sacks, unprecedented change may be on the horizon for the defensive line.

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5:28am

Quick hires of Stefanski, others mean 49ers coordinator Saleh stays put

The NFL's usual rush to hire head coaches in January meant that all jobs disappeared while Shanahan's defensive coordinator, Robert Saleh, stays put for at least another year.

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January 27

Plymouth native Ben Peterson, in what’s believed to be a unique title and job description among NFL teams, was hired last February by the 49ers as h

49ers' one-year turnaround has ties to Gophers

Mark Craig's On the NFL: Plymouth native Ben Peterson has unique position in health and performance and is innovative in training.

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January 27

Grading the Vikings: Why Kendricks was among NFL's top linebackers

As modern NFL offenses stress defenses with motion and misdirection, Eric Kendricks solved many of those problems by seemingly being everywhere at once.

Vikings

January 25

Time has come for Super Bowl quarterbacks Mahomes, Garoppolo

Patrick Mahomes and Jimmy Garoppolo give Super Bowl LIV a fresh look. In 54 Super Bowls, this duo ranks third in youth, tied for sixth in playoff inexperience and tied for first in fewest career starts.

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January 25

Patrick Mahomes and Jimmy Garoppolo join other Super Bowl greenhorns

Super Bowl LIV will mark the first time that both starting quarterbacks will have had fewer than 32 career regular-season starts.

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NFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Green Bay	13	3	0	.813	376	313	7-1	6-2
Minnesota	10	6	0	.625	407	303	6-2	4-4
Chicago	8	8	0	.500	280	298	4-4	4-4
Detroit	3	12	1	.219	341	423	2-6	1-6

NFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
New Orleans	13	3	0	.813	458	341	6-2	7-1
Atlanta	7	9	0	.438	381	399	3-5	4-4
Tampa Bay	7	9	0	.438	458	449	2-6	5-3
Carolina	5	11	0	.313	340	470	2-6	3-5

NFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Philadelphia	9	7	0	.563	385	354	5-3	4-4
Dallas	8	8	0	.500	434	321	5-3	3-5
NY Giants	4	12	0	.250	341	451	2-6	2-6
Washington	3	13	0	.188	266	435	1-7	2-6

NFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
San Francisco	13	3	0	.813	479	310	6-2	7-1
Seattle	11	5	0	.688	405	398	4-4	7-1
Los Angeles	9	7	0	.563	394	364	5-3	4-4
Arizona	5	10	1	.344	361	442	2-5	3-5

AFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Baltimore	14	2	0	.875	531	282	7-1	7-1
Pittsburgh	8	8	0	.500	289	303	5-3	3-5
Cleveland	6	10	0	.375	335	393	4-4	2-6
Cincinnati	2	14	0	.125	279	420	2-6	0-8

AFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Houston	10	6	0	.625	378	385	5-3	5-3
Tennessee	9	7	0	.563	402	331	4-4	5-3
Indianapolis	7	9	0	.438	361	373	5-3	2-6
Jacksonville	6	10	0	.375	300	397	3-5	3-5

AFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
New England	12	4	0	.750	420	225	6-2	6-2
Buffalo	10	6	0	.625	314	259	4-4	6-2
NY Jets	7	9	0	.438	276	359	5-3	2-6
Miami	5	11	0	.313	306	494	3-5	2-6

AFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Kansas City	12	4	0	.750	451	308	5-3	7-1
Denver	7	9	0	.438	282	316	5-3	2-6
Oakland	7	9	0	.438	313	419	5-3	2-6
Los Angeles	5	11	0	.313	337	345	2-6	3-5

Passing Yards
K. Cousins MIN	3603
S. Mannion MIN	126

Rushing Yards
D. Cook MIN	1135
A. Mattison MIN	462
M. Boone MIN	273
A. Abdullah MIN	115
K. Cousins MIN	63

Receiving Yards
S. Diggs MIN	1130
D. Cook MIN	519
A. Thielen MIN	418
K. Rudolph MIN	367
I. Smith Jr. MIN	311

Defensive Tackles (Total)
E. Kendricks MIN	110
H. Smith MIN	85
A. Barr MIN	79
D. Hunter MIN	70
X. Rhodes MIN	63

Interceptions
A. Harris MIN	6
H. Smith MIN	3
M. Alexander MIN	1
A. Barr MIN	1
(4) Players	1

Sacks
D. Hunter MIN	14.5
E. Griffen MIN	8.0
I. Odenigbo MIN	7.0
J. Johnson MIN	3.5
(3) Players	3.0

Passing Yards
J. Winston TB	5109
D. Prescott DAL	4902
J. Goff LAR	4638
M. Ryan ATL	4466
R. Wilson SEA	4110

Rushing Yards
C. McCaffrey CAR	1387
E. Elliott DAL	1357
C. Carson SEA	1230
D. Cook MIN	1135
A. Jones GB	1084

Receiving Yards
M. Thomas NO	1725
J. Jones ATL	1394
C. Godwin TB	1333
K. Golladay DET	1190
A. Cooper DAL	1189

Defensive Tackles (Total)
B. Wagner SEA	159
B. Martinez GB	155
J. Hicks ARI	150
B. Baker ARI	147
L. Kuechly CAR	144

Interceptions
A. Harris MIN	6
J. Jenkins NO	5
K. King GB	5
Q. Dunbar WAS	4
(2) Players	4

Sacks
S. Barrett TB	19.5
C. Jones ARI	19.0
C. Jordan NO	15.5
D. Hunter MIN	14.5
Z. Smith GB	13.5

Passing Yards
P. Rivers LAC	4615
T. Brady NE	4057
D. Carr OAK	4054
P. Mahomes KC	4031
D. Watson HOU	3852

Rushing Yards
D. Henry TEN	1540
N. Chubb CLE	1494
L. Jackson BAL	1206
L. Fournette JAX	1152
J. Jacobs OAK	1150

Receiving Yards
T. Kelce KC	1229
D. Parker MIA	1202
K. Allen LAC	1199
J. Landry CLE	1174
D. Hopkins HOU	1165

Defensive Tackles (Total)
Z. Cunningham HOU	137
T. Davis DEN	134
J. Schobert CLE	133
J. Baker MIA	124
A. Walker IND	123

Interceptions
S. Gilmore NE	6
T. White BUF	6
K. Byard TEN	5
M. Fitzpatrick PIT	5
(4) Players	5

Sacks
T. Watt PIT	14.5
J. Bosa LAC	11.5
B. Dupree PIT	11.5
J. Houston IND	11.0
J. Allen JAX	10.5

Sunday, January 26

AFC 38, NFC 33, F
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San Francisco @ Kansas City

Sunday, January 26
AFC 38, NFC 33, F

Sunday, February 2
San Francisco @ Kansas City

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January 25

Grading the Vikings: Offensive line improved, but talent gap still clear

The talent gap between the Vikings offensive line and the NFC’s best defensive lines was especially evident in losses to the 49ers, Packers and Bears.

Vikings

January 24

Vikings assistant GM Paton withdraws from Browns GM search

Vikings assistant general manager George Paton withdrew from consideration as the Cleveland Browns continue interviews for their next general manager, a league source confirmed.

Vikings

January 24

Kubiak to face big decisions in new role as Vikings offensive coordinator

While Gary Kubiak's new role gives the Vikings' scheme some continuity, his latest turn as an NFL play-caller will come with some big decisions about how the team should proceed.

Vikings

January 23

Grading the Vikings: Cousins has best season. Was it worth $100 million?

Kirk Cousins is positioned well for possible extension talks this offseason entering the final year of a three-year, $84 million contract. How much can he get?

Vikings

January 23

Vikings coaching moves: Edwards could go to Dallas, another assistant gone

The Cowboys hired Mike Nolan to be their defensive coordinator, but George Edwards could land with the team in a different capacity.

Vikings

January 23

Hartman: Super Bowl stories for Mahomes, Shanahan started in Twin Cities

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan were born here when their dads were working for the Twins and Gophers.

Vikings

January 22

Packers' head coach questions team's 'effort' in loss to San Francisco

“They definitely outcoached us,” Matt LaFleur said. “I just didn’t feel like we played with the same urgency, the same tenacity, the same toughness."

Vikings

January 21

Five Vikings added to Pro Bowl, including Cousins and Rhodes

Three of the Vikings, including cornerback Xavier Rhodes, are being added as replacements for San Francisco players who are going to the Super Bowl.

Vikings

January 21

Grading the Vikings: Season of adjustment for Diggs and Rudolph

Perhaps no players braced for more change during the Vikings’ latest offensive playbook transition than receivers and tight ends. How did that go?

Vikings

January 20

Grading the Vikings: Cook's breakout sets up payday; will Vikings buy in?

A look at how the Vikings backfield sets up in for 2020 is the first in our eight-part series grading the 2019 team and looking ahead to how the future could shape up.

Vikings

January 20

The Vikings in 2020: Who's back, and who's gone?

Here is a position-by-position, player-by-player breakdown of the 2019 roster, with beat writer Ben Goessling's early predictions for how the roster will look in 2020.

Vikings

January 20