NFL regular Ludacris performed during the Madden Bowl XXII in San Francisco in 2016.
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NFL regular Ludacris performed during the Madden Bowl XXII in San Francisco in 2016.

Vikings recruit Ludacris to perform at Sunday's playoff game vs. Giants

January 13, 2023
The Atlanta rapper's halftime appearance in Minneapolis precedes his St. Paul gig with Janet Jackson in May.
Receivers K.J. Osborn, Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen and the Vikings can dance with anybody in the NFC.

Souhan: Why not-great Vikings have shot at winning not-great NFC

January 9, 2023
The Vikings, despite their 13-4 mark, might not inspire Super Bowl expectations, but their NFC playoff peers face just as many issues, if not more.
Ed Donatell’s defense has made big plays often this season — and also given up big yards.

Souhan: Would winning title even be enough for Donatell to keep his job?

January 13, 2023
It is a measure of the Vikings' thrilling yet pockmarked season that they enter the playoffs with a defensive coordinator needing to perform miracles to remain employed.
Dalvin Cook of the Vikings had a big hole against the Bears last Sunday at Soldier Field. If he can run effectively, it will help the team’s playoff

Scoggins: Can Vikings fix uneven running game in the postseason?

January 12, 2023
Star running back Dalvin Cook carried for for 1,173 yards this season but, on nearly one of every four carries, he was stopped for no gain or a loss. The Vikings need to fix that.
Tom and Tim O’Neill and friends at an infamous Vikings playoff game.

Reusse: No need to revisit 'Giants 41, Vikings 0' — except for this story

January 13, 2023
In the middle of a stunning game Jan. 14, 2001, no one around here likes to recall, a stunning moment two Vikings fans will never forget.
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) at practice this week. He will play his first NFL playoff game on Sunday.

Giving him 100%: Jefferson unanimous pick as first-team All-Pro

January 13, 2023
Justin Jefferson is first-team All-Pro for the first time in his career and is joined by Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola. Plus, the Star Tribune's Mark Craig shares his All-Pro ballot.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after he made a touchdown in t

'True brotherhood love.' Vikings say closeness can carry them in playoffs

January 12, 2023
Vikings Insider: The bond among Vikings players showed through when they trailed the Colts 33-0 at halftime last month. Will it be a factor in the tough games that could be ahead?
Vikings
January 9, 2023
Five moments that turned the Vikings season around (and around, and around)

Five moments that turned the Vikings season around (and around, and around)

In a 13-4 campaign full of twists and turns, some moments have stood above the rest in building the Vikings' reputation.
Vikings
January 15, 2023
After his most successful regular season as a Viking, Kirk Cousins takes all he’s learned out Kevin O’Connell’s offense into the playoffs, where

It's time for Kirk Cousins' final exam: the NFL playoffs

In Kevin O'Connell's first season, Cousins said he has more responsibility in the offense than in any of his first 10 years in the league. Can the quarterback direct the Vikings to playoff success?
Vikings
January 14, 2023
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs past New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) during their Dec. 24 game. They will play each other Sun

How much? Latest Vikings and NFL resale-market ticket prices are here

The average resale ticket price for the game between the Vikings and Giants has moved up and down this week on SeatGeek, a secondary ticket marketplace. Tap here for a daily price update and advice about buying.
October 16
Vikings bar finder: Where to watch games across U.S.

Vikings bar finder: Where to watch games across U.S.

With nearly 100 verified Vikings bars scattered across 28 states, connecting with fellow fans may be easier than you think.
Vikings
January 13, 2023
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll led his team to a 9-8 finish this season.

Five things about the playoffs: New coaches, takeaways, who's hot

The NFL playoff field has so much turnover from year to year, surprises are bound to abound. And does it matter if your team has been hot (or not) lately?
Vikings
January 12, 2023
Giants running back Saquon Barkley scored a fourth-down touchdown against the Vikings in December. He has 1,650 yards from scrimmage this season.

Giants scouting report: A run-heavy offense, blitz-heavy defense

The Giants (9-7-1), who face the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, are in the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season.
Vikings
January 12, 2023

Vikings mailbag: Revisiting RandBall's awful season prediction

An Access Vikings podcast listener wants us to re-listen to our season predictions. One of us already knows that it won't be pretty.
Randball
January 12, 2023
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, speaks with Giants quarterback Daniel Jones at the end of a game in 2019.

What are others predicting for Vikings? (Hint: It's not pretty)

Try finding anyone picking the Vikings to win more than one playoff game. It's much easier finding national outlets projecting a Giants upset Sunday.
Vikings
January 13, 2023
Who will make the biggest impact this weekend: Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa or Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady?

Mark Craig's NFL wild-card picks — and Super Bowl prediction

All six games this weekend feature teams that played each other at least once in the regular season. Which teams will flip the script? And who's winning the Super Bowl?
Vikings
January 13, 2023
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates a first down catch with K.J. Osborn (17) in the third quarter in Minneapolis, Minn.,

Ben Goessling's Vikings-Giants playoff preview: Who wins and why?

There's been plenty of talk this week about how this is a favorable first-round matchup for the Vikings, but is it?
Vikings
January 14, 2023
Words can't explain the wild Vikings season, but these 6 charts can

Words can't explain the wild Vikings season, but these 6 charts can

Close wins, big losses and last-minute victories leave skeptics questioning how the team will do in the playoffs