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Undefeated Vikings can trace much of their early success back to the work done in free agency

Oct. 10, 2024 20:49 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Van Ginkel took two hard steps forward to fake a pass rush, then backpedaled left where he knew Aaron Rodgers would look to throw a quick slant with an unblocked backside blitzer coming in hot. The disguise that defensive coordinator Brian Flores has...

The revamped and revitalized Vikings are thriving behind a much deeper defense

Sep. 16, 2024 19:19 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The changes the Minnesota Vikings made this year to a team that won seven games in 2023 didn't move the needle much outside of their headquarters, making them a trendy pick for last place in a strong division by the influencers, oddsmakers and pundits who drive the offseason...

Vikings try to keep up in deep division after entering post-Cousins era at QB

Aug. 28, 2024 12:14 PM EDT

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-10) EXPECTATIONS: The third season under head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was bound to be a transition year after the departure of QB Kirk Cousins, and the season-ending knee injury for J.J. McCarthy put a damper on the excitement...