It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2020 NFL season.

Will Minnesota's defense be staggered by the loss of a quartet of starters or might it actually be even better?

Cynthia Frelund assembles an all-star roster of analytics monsters from the 2019 season. Who joins reigning MVP Lamar Jackson on the squad?

With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, Charley Casserly digs into the men who'll be making the selections. What does each general manager's track record look like? Here are the best picks, value picks and tendencies for everyone.

Five Vikings -- Kirk Cousins, C.J. Ham, Eric Kendricks, Everson Griffen and Xavier Rhodes -- have been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, along with Eagles OL Lane Johnson.

Behind a dominating defensive effort and ball-control offense, the 49ers suffocated the Vikings in a 27-10 victory in Saturday's Divisional Round. Here's what we learned from San Francisco's win.

Who will take Sunday's enticing QB showdowns? Gregg Rosenthal picks each Divisional Round game.

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings travel to Santa Clara to take on Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. Jeremy Bergman previews the Divisional Round playoff game.

The Associated Press revealed its 2019 NFL All-Pro Teams on Friday, the list is highlight by Baltimore Ravens QB and MVP front-runner Lamar Jackson.

The Philadelphia Eagles overcame a load of injuries to claw their way to an NFC East title, and they might get a few key players back for the playoffs. Plus, other injury news from around the NFL.

Chris Wesseling built a defensive All-Pro team with his seasoned eye, while Nick Shook studied the Next Gen Stats. See where they agree (Aaron Donald) and differ (Grady Jarrett).

The final week of the 2019 regular season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 16 Sunday games.

In a defensive slugfest, the Packers (12-3) landed the most punches and eventually knocked the Vikings (10-5) out of NFC North contention in a 23-10 win on "Monday Night Football" in Week 16

Following Sunday's loss to the Vikings, which dropped Dallas to 5-4 and a tie atop the NFC East, there was little second-guessing about the late-game play-calling from the Cowboys' sideline.

Lamar Jackson was perfect again, Jamal Adams was a man on a mission and Patrick Mahomes' return ended in defeat. Here's what we learned from the Week 10 slate on Sunday.

Week 6 got off to an early start with the Panthers and Buccaneers squaring off for a morning NFC South showdown in London. Here's what we learned from that and the rest of Sunday's matchups.

Kyle Rudolph told legendary reporter Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune there was "no way" he'd take less to stay with the Minnesota Vikings.

What would the NFL's richest roster look like? Anthony Holzman-Escareno assembles an all-star collection of the highest-paid players at each position.

Everson Griffen will remain with Vikings after all. Minnesota struck a deal with the defensive end at a reduced rate just in time to keep him on the team, a source told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Can Landon Collins help fill a hole in the Packers' defense? Should the Saints re-sign Teddy Bridgewater? Chris Wesseling breaks down free agency needs for each NFC team.

In this series, Maurice Jones-Drew tries his hand at general manager. Today, he identifies three areas that each NFC North team must address this offseason.

Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr is an impending free agent after spending five seasons with the franchise, and he's looking forward to exploring his value.

Texans running back Lamar Miller (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Miller was limited in practice the past two days. Plus, other injuries we're tracking on Friday.

A day after shutting down quarterback Cam Newton, the Carolina Panthers placed linebacker Shaq Thompson on injured reserve because of a shoulder injury.

Watch the best plays from the top 100 players ranked 90 to 81.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks has been ranked the No. 83 player on "The Top 100 Players of 2020."

NFL Network's Steve Wyce asks what balance between police reform, retention look like for Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah, linebacker Eric Kendricks, tight end Kyle Rudolph.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche talks to Minnestoa Vikings players Kyle Rudolph, Ameer Abdullah and Eric Kendricks about the feeling in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, the importance of players lending their voice and how players led the Vikings' response with full support from ownership.

Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah, linebacker Eric Kendricks and tight end Kyle Rudolph join Steve Wyche to talk about why they protest and the power of the NFL to help initiate social change.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks opens up about losing his grandfather to COVID-19.

Watch the highlights of the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers in the 2019 Divisional Round.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks drifts under Jimmy G's throw for key interception.

Watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings highlights from Week 16 of the 2019 season.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr forces Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones to fumble, teammate Eric Kendricks recovers.

Watch the highlights from the Week 11 matchup between Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings.

Watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys highlights from Week 10 of the 2019 season.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks breaks up fourth-down pass for turnover in final minute.

Watch the Washington Redskins vs. Minnesota Vikings highlights Week 8 of the 2019 season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 7 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks breaks up a pass made by Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stanford.

Watch highlights from Week 6 game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings.

Watch the highlights from the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants matchup in Week 5 of the 2019 NFL regular season.

Tackle by Eric Kendricks

Watch the best defensive plays from the Minnesota Vikings in their Week 15 victory against the Miami Dolphins.

Watch every sack recorded by the Minnesota Vikings in their Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks intercepts a pass from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.

NFL Network's MJ Acosta reports the latest information on the Minnesota Vikings' "Monday Night Football" matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks picks off New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

Watch every big play on defense by the Minnesota Vikings vs. the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5.