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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Sam Thiel

    NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Surge Continues with 3-0 Start (opens the original)

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    The Vikings defense and special teams continued their torrid start to 2026 in Sunday's 23-16 victory at Tampa Bay, providing Minnesota's offense more time to establish its sea legs. On the offensive side of the ball, the Vikings totaled only 230 yards as a group, went 2-for-15 on third down, and didn't take an offensive snap in the red zone. Those specific numbers put Minnesota in some unique history: – Minnesota has recorded fewer than 250 yards of total offense in each game this season, joinin

  2. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Sam Thiel

    NFL Expert Picks: Opinions Divided for Vikings at Buccaneers in 2026 Week 3 (opens the original)

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    Long before sharing NFL fields, Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield first crossed paths in an ultra-competitive Oklahoma quarterbacks room. Their fiery drive propelled them to historic heights as back-to-back Heisman winners and No. 1 overall draft picks. "That's my guy. I got to see him every day in college, so I respect the hell out of Baker and what he's been through and what type of player he is and person he is," Murray told Twin Cities media on Thursday. "We competed every day. I mean, you wou

  3. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Sam Thiel

    NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Crack Top 10 After Gritty Victory at Chicago (opens the original)

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    Step across the street from Soldier Field in Chicago and you will find the Field Museum, one of the largest natural history museums in the world and home to an extensive collection of rare and ancient artifacts. During their annual field trip to the Windy City on Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings unearthed something previously undiscovered in their rivalry with the Chicago Bears. Amidst an unrelenting, fog-choked rain, neither side was able to cross the goal line, but the Vikings made enough plays –

  4. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Sam Thiel

    NFL Expert Picks: Vikings Defense vs. Bears Offense Offers Intriguing Week 2 Matchup (opens the original)

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    In the hyper-competitive "Black-and-Blue" crucible of the NFC North, breathing room is a luxury few head coaches ever get to enjoy. When the Vikings (1-0) head to the Windy City on Sunday to battle the Chicago Bears (1-0), the game will mark Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's 70th regular-season contest as Minnesota's head coach. A closer examination of O'Connell's tenure reveals a fascinating dual-identity in how he finishes games. Of O'Connell's 44 career regular-season head coaching victories, 31 h

  5. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Sam Thiel

    NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Propel Forward After Historic Week 1 Victory over Packers (opens the original)

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    You've most likely heard or even used this metaphor at some point; while it's a little cliché, its purpose is to shift someone's perspective from short-term urgency to long-term sustainability and serve as a useful reminder to pace yourself. Good luck telling NFL offenses that, especially after a historic opening week to the 2026 regular season. The initial strides out of the season's starting blocks looked more like ones belonging in a 100-meter dash than a 26.2-mile race, particularly from a s

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