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

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

October 16
With nearly 100 verified Vikings bars scattered across 28 states, connecting with fellow fans may be easier than you think.
Access Vikings podcast: Star Tribune reporters answer your questions
Access Vikings Podcast

Access Vikings podcast: Star Tribune reporters answer your questions

October 21, 2023
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and discuss the Vikings defensive development, coaching and more in this episode.
Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham is openly talking about his mental health struggles as he and the team fight the stigma around it.

Vikings, C.J. Ham fight stigma on mental health: 'I struggle, too'

October 21, 2023
The Vikings' mental health campaign highlights stories from players and employees about everything from anxiety and depression to mental well-being.
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent was stripped of the ball by Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) during Sunday’s game at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Vikings big question: What's the pass-rush outlook, now and later?

October 17, 2023
Marcus Davenport's injury and Danielle Hunter's pending free agency are questions, but Brian Flores has shown he'll take chances to produce a pass rush.
Vikings quarterback Josh Freeman (12) shook hand with Giants quarterback Eli Manning at the end of the game. New York beat Minnesota by a final score
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Ten years since that bizarre Vikings moment: The 'Josh Freeman Game'

October 20, 2023
Odd circumstances led up to one of the oddest games ever played by the Vikings. Here's what we remember — and maybe wish we could forget — about Josh Freeman's one and only start at quarterback.
Think the Vikings should tank for USC do-it-all quarterback Caleb Williams (left)? Maybe give Kirk Cousins (right) and the current roster some more ti

Tank for Caleb Williams? Don't be so hasty to give up, Vikings fans.

October 18, 2023
The last of the NFL unbeatens losing at 5-0 — the earliest since 2017 — is a reminder that there are no certain wins, no surefire losses and too many reasons not to tank.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) scored on a sneak in the first quarter during a NFL wild card playoff game between the Minnesota Viking

Short-yardage muscle not on Vikings' long list of problems

October 20, 2023
With a yard needed on third and fourth down, the 2-4 Vikings have converted 10 of 11 opportunities — a 90.9% rate that matches Monday's opponent, the 5-1 49ers.
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October 20, 2023
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) walked out for practice Thursday, July 27, 2023, at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn.

Darrisaw's talent there; recognition on the way for third-year tackle

Christian Darrisaw is rated the No. 1 offensive tackle in the NFL after six weeks, and more players and fans around the league are becoming aware of what his teammates have long known.
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October 21, 2023
Vikings left guard Ezra Cleveland left last week’s game in Chicago with a foot injury and will miss Monday night’s matchup against the 49ers.

Vikings' Cleveland, 49ers' Samuel out for Monday Night Football

Offensive lineman Dalton Risner will make his first start for the Vikings, while the 49ers will be without receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Trent Williams is doubtful.
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October 22, 2023
Danielle Hunter has been the Vikings’ best defensive player this season, and at age 28 he figures to have many more good ones ahead. The team needs

Souhan: Do these things, Vikings, to beat 49ers and keep contending

After a lackluster start to the year, Monday night's game could be the impetus to turning things around or add another hole to a leaking boat. These short- and long-term fixes would go a long way in keeping the Purple competitive.
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October 23, 2023
Pro Football Focus lists the Vikings’ Josh Metellus as having played 12 positions this season, including strong safety, slot cornerback, middle line

X marks the change in Vikings defense. How well is it working?

The Vikings have shown little use for orthodoxy this season, and opposing offenses are scrambling to adjust as defensive coordinator Brian Flores continues his quest to end several years of unsettling results.
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October 23, 2023
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, front, makes an attempt to catch a pass in the end zone as Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Nick Niemann de

RandBall: How can the Vikings turn season around? Get lucky.

Maybe you think the Vikings have gotten what they deserve in their 2-4 start, but an NFL data scientist concluded that they have the worst luck of any team in the league.
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October 21, 2023
Home field has been a significant advantage for the Vikings over the years, but they have started this season 0-3 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Where are the wins? Vikings try to avoid first-ever 0-4 start at home.

The Vikings have started 0-3 at home for only the sixth time in franchise history. They seek their first win at U.S. Bank Stadium this season Monday vs, the 49ers.
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October 23, 2023
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) catches a touchdown pass off the helmet of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans (21) in the

Vikings-49ers inactives: Evans to play; McCaffrey available

Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans is active for Monday night's game. Already without Deebo Samuel, the 49ers will also sit left tackle Trent Williams, but star running back Christian McCaffrey is active.
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October 22, 2023
The 49ers’ Brock Purdy has been one of the NFL’s most-blitzed quarterbacks this season.

Can Cousins outshine Purdy? Ben Goessling's Vikings-49ers prediction.

In the first of two scheduled "Monday Night Football" games at U.S. Bank Stadium this season, the Vikings are underdogs as they try to avoid starting 0-4 at home for the first time.
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October 29, 2023
Minnesota Vikings guard Ezra Cleveland (72) gets instruction during practice Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn. ]

Vikings-Packers inactives: Cleveland to miss second game

Left guard Ezra Cleveland remains out with a foot injury, and Dalton Risner is expected to get his second start for the Vikings on Sunday in Green Bay.
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October 23, 2023
A Minnesota Vikings fan cheers during the team’s game against the Chargers last month.

Vikings-49ers: Things to know before and during the game

Tap on the headline above before kickoff and during play to see the Star Tribune's coverage highlights and more about the game.