Ben Goessling
Sports reporter
VikingsAfter graduating from Apple Valley High School, Goessling majored in accounting and journalism at the University of Minnesota. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters. He coaches high school track and field and cross country, plays electric guitar and enjoys volunteering at Hope Academy in the Phillips neighborhood.
Latest from Ben Goessling
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Vikings’ new pieces fit together just right in 28-6 season-opening win over Giants
Running back Aaron Jones, quarterback Sam Darnold and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel provided evidence of a Vikings plan coming together.
September 9, 2024
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Recap: How the Vikings rolled over Giants in 28-6 season-opening win
New Vikings Sam Darnold, Aaron Jones and Andrew Van Ginkel led the team to its most lopsided victory since a 39-10 win over the Chargers in 2019.
September 9, 2024
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In Year 3, Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell have built the team they want. Can they win with it?
Vikings Insider: The 2024 team is the GM and coach’s first developed free of the moorings from the Vikings’ past. The course is theirs to chart; the results are theirs to own.
September 7, 2024
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Vikings-Giants preview and prediction: Matchups to watch and who will win
The Vikings open their 2024 NFL season by facing Daniel Jones and the Giants for the first time since losing to them in the playoffs two years ago.
September 6, 2024
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Justin Jefferson’s message to his new Vikings quarterback: Trust me
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson, no longer catching passes from Kirk Cousins, has one of the most important voices in the locker room. He’s using it to build the confidence of quarterback Sam Darnold.
September 6, 2024
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Vikings’ roster cuts put a harsh spotlight on their 2022 NFL draft again
Vikings Insider: Safety Lewis Cine, the first-round pick in 2022, was waived on Tuesday after playing just 10 games for the team, showing the Vikings’ willingness to move on.
August 28, 2024
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Roster cuts recap: Vikings cut running back Kene Nwangwu, first-round pick Lewis Cine
Running back Kene Nwangwu and 2022 first-round pick Lewis Cine were among the 20 players let go by the Vikings on Tuesday.
August 27, 2024
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Who makes the final cut? Our final Vikings 53-man roster projection
The Vikings roster must get down to 53 by Tuesday, and staff writers Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer offer their opinions as to who makes it and who doesn’t.
August 26, 2024
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Justin Jefferson’s message to his new Vikings quarterback: Trust me
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson, no longer catching passes from Kirk Cousins, has one of the most important voices in the locker room. He’s using it to build the confidence of quarterback Sam Darnold.
September 6, 2024
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Vikings’ roster cuts put a harsh spotlight on their 2022 NFL draft again
Vikings Insider: Safety Lewis Cine, the first-round pick in 2022, was waived on Tuesday after playing just 10 games for the team, showing the Vikings’ willingness to move on.
August 28, 2024
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Roster cuts recap: Vikings cut running back Kene Nwangwu, first-round pick Lewis Cine
Running back Kene Nwangwu and 2022 first-round pick Lewis Cine were among the 20 players let go by the Vikings on Tuesday.
August 27, 2024
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Who makes the final cut? Our final Vikings 53-man roster projection
The Vikings roster must get down to 53 by Tuesday, and staff writers Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer offer their opinions as to who makes it and who doesn’t.
August 26, 2024