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Vikings injury report: Harrison Smith, Jordan Addison miss practice; Andrew Van Ginkel returns
Vikings safety Harrison Smith did not practice Thursday and was added to the injury report with a hip issue, but linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel was back after being out Wednesday.
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RandBall: Stats told the story for Sam Darnold and Kirk Cousins. But so did their feet.
Breakdowns of what went right and wrong in Week 1 for the current and past Vikings quarterbacks revealed some encouraging signs for Sam Darnold and some concerns about Kirk Cousins.
AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandSeptember 12, 2024
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Film review: How the Vikings protected Sam Darnold in their opening win over the Giants
The dominance of tackles Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill allowed the Vikings to focus on the Giants’ 340-pound menace, Dexter Lawrence, during Sunday’s win. But it didn’t always go well.
September 12, 2024
Sports
Podcast: The Rally Sausage never should have left; Is Kirk Cousins still hurt?
On Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand lamented the Twins’ on-again, off-again relationship with their spiced meat charm. He also talked with Star Tribune writers Randy Johnson and Chip Scoggins and wondered about Kirk Cousins.
September 12, 2024
Vikings
Podcast: How real is the Vikings’ success? They’re about to find out vs. the 49ers
On this episode of the Access Vikings podcast, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Sunday’s matchup against NFC champion San Francisco from Sam Darnold’s start to the defense’s resurgence.
September 11, 2024
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Judge orders former NFL star Adrian Peterson to turn over assets to pay $12M debt
Former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been ordered by a Texas judge to turn over personal assets to help pay a debt that has ballooned to more than $12 million.
September 10, 2024
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Football Across Minnesota: St. Paul Johnson and rising star Justice Moody leading the ‘put on for the city’ campaign
Reasons to celebrate in St. Paul, in Duluth, in Dinkytown and, heck, everywhere — it’s football season!
AuthoredChip Scoggins
AuthoredChip ScogginsSeptember 10, 2024
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Dear Kirk Cousins: Sam Darnold, Vikings buck Week 1 trend of new-look offenses flailing a step behind the defense
The Vikings’ victory in New York was an outlier, as new players or old ones in new situations struggled in the NFL.
September 10, 2024
Vikings
Vikings give Harrison Phillips a two-year contract extension
The 28-year-old defensive tackle had two seasons, worth up to $19 million, tacked on to his existing three-year contract.
September 10, 2024
Sports
Podcast: Can Vikings’ Sam Darnold be a Top-15 QB? Can the Twins save their season?
On Tuesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins host Michael Rand for some big (and optimistic) views after Sunday’s 28-6 victory. Plus the return of Vikings poetry and the free-fall continues for the Twins.
September 10, 2024
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Souhan: For Darnold’s next challenge, it’s all about sustaining success
Sam Darnold has always had success in his first start — it’s what comes next that has caused the journeyman quarterback trouble. In possibly his last opportunity, it’s on him to prove he can have sustained success.
AuthoredJim Souhan
AuthoredJim SouhanSeptember 10, 2024
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The ‘Hennepin Leap’? Running back Aaron Jones making himself at home in Vikings backfield
Jones, who had 109 yards on 16 touches in Sunday’s win, had as good a Vikings debut as coaches and teammates could have anticipated.
September 9, 2024
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The Vikings’ win over the Giants reveals different flavor of Brian Flores’ defensive scheme
Vikings Insider: The defense blitzed significantly less in Week 1 than it did last year but still kept Giants quarterback Daniel Jones guessing.
September 9, 2024