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Kirk Cousins: I'm ready to 'make amends for 2018'
02/08/2019After not leading the Vikings to the playoffs, QB Kirk Cousins is eager to get back on the field and try to deliver on the high expectations that followed his signing in Minnesota in 2018.Former Vikings, Cowboys QB Wilson dies at 60
02/01/2019Former longtime NFL quarterback Wade Wilson passed away Friday in his Texas home on his 60th birthday. Wilson played 19 seasons for five teams -- the Vikings, Cowboys, Falcons, Saints and Raiders.Vikings LB Barr on FA: 'My possibilities are open'
01/27/2019Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr is an impending free agent after spending five seasons with the franchise, and he's looking forward to exploring his value.Kubiak added to Vikings' offensive coaching staff
01/14/2019Gary Kubiak is back on an NFL coaching staff, but it's not in Denver. The Vikings hired the former Broncos and Texans coach on Monday with the title of assistant head coach/offensive advisor.Stefanski returning as Vikings offensive coordinator
01/09/2019Kevin Stefanski is expected to return as the Vikings' full-time offensive coordinator, Ian Rapoport reports. He took over with three games left in the 2018 season after the Vikings fired John DeFilippo.Zimmer: Death of Sparano led to 'downward spiral'
01/04/2019Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer pointed out one very specific loss that hurt the team at the start of the season -- the death of respected veteran coach Tony Sparano.Mike Zimmer: 'I'm not retiring or resigning. Period'
12/31/2018Minnesota coach Mike Zimmer, in aftermath of disappointing season, maintains that he will be sticking around with the Vikings and has no intention of moving on or retiring.Vikings want to ride RB Cook 'the rest of the year'
12/17/2018Vikings RB Dalvin Cook had a career-high 136 rushing yards in Sunday's 41-17 romp over the Dolphins. Will Cook have the same success in Week 16 versus the Bears?Cousins takes ownership of Vikes' offensive woes
12/13/2018The Vikings parted ways with offensive coordinator John DeFilippo earlier this week after another devastating loss. Kirk Cousins took "ownership" of his team's offensive struggles this season.Rudolph: Vikes 'didn't have an identity' on offense
12/12/2018After Monday night's poor offensive showing against the Seattle Seahawks, the Vikings fired OC John DeFilippo. Tight end Kyle Rudolph expounded on the team's frustrations afterwards.Woeful 3rd-down conversions doom Vikes' offense
12/11/2018The Minnesota Vikings converted just 2-of-10 third downs on Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks, with the only conversions coming on Kirk Cousins sneaks.Seahawks stuff Vikings, keep distance in WC race
12/11/2018The Seattle Seahawks (8-5) distanced themselves from the wild-card pack with a 21-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings (6-6-1) at CenturyLink Field to close out Week 14.Wagner's controversial block on FGA keys victory
12/11/2018Bobby Wagner's field-goal block keyed Seattle's win over Minnesota. But was it illegal? Mike Zimmer, Pete Carroll and Bobby Wagner have different stories.Thielen: 'Cheap' play prompted spat with Belichick
12/03/2018Adam Thielen and Bill Belichick shared a tense moment late in the Patriots' win against the Vikings. The Minnesota receiver later explained he let his emotions get the best of him when he confronted New England's coach.Zimmer repeats desire for Vikings to run more
12/03/2018The Vikings ran the ball well against the Patriots. They just didn't run very often. That had coach Mike Zimmer lamenting Minnesota's offensive approach, which has become a familiar tune this season.Cousins passes crucial test vs. Packers, but challenges still loom large
11/26/2018Sunday night brought a crucial victory for the Vikings' playoff hopes -- and the biggest win in Kirk Cousins' early tenure in Minnesota. But, as Jim Trotter writes, the next challenge for the high-paid QB is just a game away.
| Draft 2019 | more |
| Pick | Player |
| Rd 1, Pick 18 (18) |
| Scoreboard | more | ||||
| U.S. Bank Stadium - Wk 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
| Chicago Bears | 7 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 24 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Schedule | more | ||
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 25 | Green Bay | 24-17 W |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 02 | @ New England | 10-24 L |
| 14 | Mon, Dec 10 | @ Seattle | 7-21 L |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 16 | Miami | 41-17 W |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 23 | @ Detroit | 27-9 W |
| 17 | Sun, Dec 30 | Chicago | 10-24 L |
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| Player (Pos) | Injury |
| No Injuries Reported |
| Postseason Leaders | more | |||
| Passing | Att | Cmp | Yds | TDs |
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| Rushing | Car | Yds | Avg | TDs |
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| Receiving | Rec | Yds | Avg | TDs |
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| Transactions | more |
| Date | Transaction |
| 1/25 | Johnny Stanton (RB) Waived, No Recall (waived, no recall). |
| 1/2 | Jeff Badet (WR) Reserve/Future (reserve/future). |
| 1/2 | Adam Bisnowaty (OT) Reserve/Future (reserve/future). |
| 1/2 | Jalen Myrick (CB) Reserve/Future (reserve/future). |
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| Team | W | L | T | Win % |
| Chicago | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 |
| Minnesota | 8 | 7 | 1 | .531 |
| Green Bay | 6 | 9 | 1 | .406 |
| Detroit | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 |
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Mike Zimmer
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Mike Zimmer was hired as the ninth head coach in Vikings history on January 15, 2014, replacing Leslie Frazier.
A veteran defensive coordinator, Zimmer enters his 21st season on an NFL sideline, the past 14 working as defensive coordinator for Cincinnati (2008-13), Atlanta (2007) and Dallas (2000-06).
Zimmer has been a part of 11 playoff teams in his NFL tenure and teams that have won seven division titles. He coached the Cowboys DBs when the team won Super Bowl XXX over the Pittsburgh Steelers after the 1995 season. Zimmer's Bengals defenses since 2008 have ranked in the NFL's top 10 in total defense four times, climbing to No. 3 in 2013. Since 2011, the Bengals ranked No. 2 in the NFL with 139 sacks (46.3 per season) and have allowed 18.8 points per game, ranking No. 4 in the NFL in points allowed. The 2013 Bengals posted 20 INTs, the fifth-best mark in the NFL.
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Published: Jan. 9, 2019 at 10:07 a.m.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum throws 25 yards to wide receiver Kyle Rudolph for a touchdown.
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Published: Dec. 30, 2018 at 06:33 p.m.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tosses to wide receiver Stefon Diggs for a 2-yard touchdown.
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Published: Dec. 30, 2018 at 06:29 p.m.
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray weaves his way through the Chicago Bears defense for 20 yards.
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Published: Dec. 23, 2018 at 08:15 p.m.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph hauls in a 44-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins to close out the first half.
