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Bleacher Report – Vikings
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen will start his 85th-consecutive game in purple on Sunday in a career that has already produced 120.5 sacks.
In his sixth and final contract season with the Vikings, Allen said he’s not focused on his situation after watching fellow 30-year old defensive end Brian […]
By akrammer@1500espn.com
Welcome to another installment of ‘Defensive sets and film observations,’ this one brought to you for the Minnesota Vikings-Pittsburgh Steelers.
Every Wednesday after a game, we’ll take a look at what the Vikings defense looked like, bring you five key takeaways from film study and hand out a proverbial game ball and name […]
By jzulgad@1500espn.com
Wondering what happened to Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Christian Ballard?
We now have the answer.
Ballard, 24, who abruptly left the Vikings during training camp and was placed on the reserve/left squad list on Aug. 18, decided he no longer wanted to be in the NFL and is now living in his hometown […]
By akrammer@1500espn.com
Two NFL greats have been mainstays of Minnesota Vikings-Detroit Lions football since 2007, but in the 13th meeting between running back Adrian Peterson and receiver Calvin Johnson — it’s the new faces that have coaches, fans and media buzzing.
Prior to kickoff, the win count stands at Adrian Peterson: 8, Calvin Johnson: 4.
[…]
by Andrew Krammer 1500ESPN.com
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Christian Ballard hasn’t been on a field with the team since the preseason opener against the Houston Texans on Aug. 9.
Placed on the active/left-squad list a week later, Ballard hasn’t been seen around the Vikings practice facilities since. Coach Leslie Frazier said […]
Leslie Frazier: Christian Ballard unlikely to rejoin Vikes By Gregg Rosenthal
Christian Ballard left Minnesota Vikings training camp more than two weeks ago, citing personal reasons. It doesn’t sound like the defensive end is coming back to the team anytime soon.
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said he assumes the 2011 fourth-round draft pick won’t […]
Photo – Aj Mansour (KFAN)
By: Aj Mansour | KFAN.com @AjKFAN
Minneapolis, MN – Week one is upon us and the Minnesota Vikings are continuing their preparation for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions at Winter Park. The first Wednesday of the regular season marks the first Leslie Frazier/Christian Ponder pregame press […]
Rick Spielman’s stature with Vikings fans has reached new heights with what has happened since the start of NFL training camps. The few of us in the local media who criticized the decision to trade Percy Harvin were forced to cower, when “Purr-see” came down with a hip injury that required surgery and could cost […]
by Judd Zulgad 1500ESPN.com
A few thoughts on a busy day on the local sports scene:
Sifting through the Minnesota Vikings’ 19 roster cuts on Saturday, one thought came to mind: There were several NFL teams that had to make far more difficult decisions.
Yes, the Vikings jettisoned five players whom they had drafted, including […]
The Vikings made the final preparation for the regular season Saturday, when the team announced it trimmed its roster to 53 players.
We’ll list the players cut first, followed by the current 53-man roster.
Players waived (19):
TE Colin Anderson, RB Joe Banyard, S Brandan Bishop, OL Travis Bond, CB Brandon Burton, WR Stephen Burton, […]
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Schedule
2019/20 Schedule |
Wk |
Date |
Game |
Time |
PS 1 |
8/09 |
@Saints |
W 34-25 |
PS 2 |
8/18 |
Seahawks |
W 25-19 |
PS 3 |
8/24 |
Cardinals |
W 20-9 |
PS 4 |
8/29 |
@Bills |
L 23-27 |
Wk 1 |
9/8 |
Falcons |
W 12-28 |
Wk 2 |
9/15 |
@Packers |
L 16-21 |
Wk 3 |
9/22 |
Raiders |
W 34-14 |
Wk 4 |
9/29 |
@Bears |
L 6-16 |
Wk 5 |
10/6 |
@Giants |
W 28-10 |
Wk 6 |
10/13 |
Eagles |
W 20-38 |
Wk 7 |
10/20 |
@Lions |
W 42-30 |
Wk 8 |
10/24 |
Redskins |
W 19-9 |
Wk 9 |
11/3 |
@Chiefs |
L 23-26 |
Wk10 |
11/10 |
Cowboys |
W 28-24 |
Wk11 |
11/17 |
Broncos |
W 27-23 |
Wk12 |
Bye |
Week |
NA |
Wk13 |
12/2 |
@Seahawks |
L 30-37 |
Wk14 |
12/8 |
Lions |
W 20-7 |
Wk15 |
12/15 |
@Chargers |
W 39-10 |
Wk16 |
12/23 |
@Packers |
6:15pm |
Wk17 |
12/29 |
Bears |
11am |
Wild Card Round |
1/4-5 |
TBD |
TBD |
Divisional Round |
1/11 |
TBD |
TBD |
NFC Champs |
1/19 |
TBD |
4:40pm |
Super Bowl LIII |
2/2 |
TBD |
4:30pm |
Season Standings |
Team |
Win |
Loss |
Tie |
Pct |
Packers |
11 |
3 |
0 |
79% |
Vikings |
10 |
4 |
0 |
71% |
Bears |
7 |
7 |
0 |
50% |
Lions |
3 |
10 |
1 |
25% |
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