Kirk Cousins won a big game in primetime for the Minnesota Vikings against the Dallas Cowboys. Face it. They’re a contender when he plays for the Vikings. Throughout his NFL career out of Michigan State, Kirk Cousins has been great at two things: completing passes and getting paid. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback signed a lofty
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The Minnesota Vikings are riding a four-game winning streak, and Dalvin Cook will be a key to making it five straight when his team takes on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9. Ever since Stefon Diggs made his frustrations known and Kirk Cousins got back on track, the Minnesota Vikings have looked like an
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 24: Running back Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings runs against the defense of the Washington Redskins in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Pros react to Nate Diaz announcing withdrawal from UFC 244 by Thomas Albano Minnesota
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The Minnesota Vikings are now 5-2 and in control of their destiny in the NFC playoff race after defeating the rival Detroit Lions in Week 7 by the score of 42-30. Kirk Cousins has made an impressive turnaround over the last few weeks. After being highlighted as the weak link for the Minnesota Vikings, Cousins
Kirk Cousins has looked great against bad secondaries over the last two games, but can he step up against what seems to be a better defense in Week 7? After a dismal performance in Chicago against the Bears in Week 4, the best of Kirk Cousins has been on display over the last two games.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has responded to his early-season struggles, and he saved his best performance of the season for the Philadelphia Eagles. Both the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles have the talent to be contenders in the NFC, but only the Vikings looked like true Super Bowl threats when the two teams went
Saturday marks 30 years since the Cowboys traded Herschel Walker to the Vikings, and set a foundation for what would become a dynasty. On Oct. 12, 1989, the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys were in far different places. The Vikings were 3-2, and looking to get over the hump into the upper tier of a
After playing terribly in Week 4 versus the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins showed that the team can trust him to beat bad teams. The Minnesota Vikings suffered a tough loss on the road last week to the division rival Chicago Bears. Quarterback Kirk Cousins played poorly and the entire Vikings offense managed
As speculation swirls, these five teams could make a trade for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The Minnesota Vikings have clearly had a formula to win this season. In two wins, Kirk Cousins has averaged 15.5 pass attempts per game. In two losses, he has averaged 34 attempts per game. Somewhere in the middle
In his third year out of Florida State, running back Dalvin Cook is finally becoming the superstar the Minnesota Vikings have hoped for at running back. It’s taken a little while, but the Minnesota Vikings have found their long-term replacement for Adrian Peterson in the backfield. They drafted running back Dalvin Cook in the second
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Patrick Mahomes’ second quarter was legendary (Video) by Kevin Parvizi Saints get robbed again
NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 09: Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) looks on during an NFL preseason game between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings on August 9, 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Pac-12 power rankings: Arizona State on
Running back Dalvin Cook appears to be the key to success in 2019 for the Vikings. Minnesota’s blueprint on offense became clear in Sunday’s win over the Falcons. It was less than two years when the Minnesota Vikings made Kirk Cousins the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL (at the time), with the rationale that their
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – AUGUST 09: Laquon Treadwell #11 of the Minnesota Vikings during a preseason game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on August 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Jerry Jones’ patience is risky with upcoming extensions by Jordan Foote In his fourth training camp and with no sign
There was a lot of disappointment in the Twin Cities a year ago. But here may be the way the Minnesota Vikings can win their first Super Bowl in 2019. They would have to rank as one of the bigger disappointments of the 2018 NFL season. Off at 13-3 campaign and an appearance in the
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 17: Shamar Stephen #93 of the Minnesota Vikings in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 17, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) As the Minnesota Vikings start preparing for what needs to be a better season, here are five training camp battles to
The Minnesota Vikings are paying Kirk Cousins like an elite quarterback, but they seem to have realized they need to support him. After reaching the NFC Championship Game with Case Keenum under center in 2017, the Minnesota Vikings figured they were one piece away from making the final step to a Super Bowl. That piece
No one in Minnesota was happy with the Vikings’ 8-7-1 record last season. This year, Mike Zimmer and company want to be Super Bowl bound. Kirk Cousins was supposed to be the signing to push the Vikings over the top last season. Instead, the team floundered to a mediocre 8-7-1 season. Suffice it to say,
Mike Zimmer’s drafting abilities have been hit-and-miss, but Laquon Treadwell has become a defining flub. Heading into the 2016 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings were looking to improve upon their 11-5 finish and their heartbreaking loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. In order to do that, the franchise
They were one of the NFL’s biggest disappointments this past season. What five questions must the Minnesota Vikings answer if they are to rebound in 2019? Stop if you’ve heard this one before. Over the past 40-plus seasons, there was a notion by some that that the Minnesota Vikings were “one player away” from getting
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a four-year contract extension with Kyle Rudolph, but as always the details are telling. After trade rumors and apparent consternation about a contract extension, the Minnesota Vikings and tight end Kyle Rudolph have agreed to terms on a reported four-year, $36 million contract extension. According to Mike Florio of
DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 23: Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) talks to a mobile device as walks off of the field at the conclusion of a regular season game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions on December 23, 2018 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire
Without Rob Gronkowski and having cut Austin Seferian-Jenkins, here are 3 options at tight end for the Patriots. Not only did the Patriots lose one of the greatest tight ends in history when Rob Gronkowski retired, but their attempts to fill that hole continue to go awry. First, Ben Watson announced he had taken testosterone
If the Minnesota Vikings are to rebound from a disappointing 2018 season, these five players must be great this year. After reaching the NFC Championship Game with Case Keenum under center, the signing of Kirk Cousins theoretically put the Minnesota Vikings in line to at least repeat that run last year. But it was not
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 24: Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) grimaces in pain as he heads to the sidelines during game action between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day on November 24, 2016 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Twitter
The Minnesota Vikings may be shopping tight end Kyle Rudolph after drafting Irv Smith as his potential replacement, so these five teams should call up to inquire about the red zone reindeer’s services. Good tight ends are hard to find in the NFL, and the Minnesota Vikings have had one for a while in veteran
The Minnesota Vikings made tight end Irv Smith Jr. their second-round pick, and the sentiment on the choice was overwhelmingly positive. It feels a year overdue, but the Minnesota Vikings are adding some pieces around quarterback Kirk Cousins in the 2019 NFL Draft. After taking NC State center Garrett Bradbury No. 18 overall Thursday night,
The Vikings need to protect Kirk Cousins far better in 2019, and with the 18th overall pick, they’ve taken North Carolina State center, Garrett Bradbury. By giving Kirk Cousins a fully guaranteed three-year, $84 million deal last offseason, the Minnesota Vikings automatically went all-in to win in a short window. So adding immediate contributors in
After missing the playoffs last year, the Minnesota Vikings must find offensive line help or risk their championship window slamming shut. State Of The Team The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a disappointing season where many experts considered the team to be a Super Bowl contender but instead ended the 2018 NFL season with an