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Everything that went right and wrong for the Vikings vs. Colts
Murphy: Let's not pick at 6-2 Sammy
Vikings got all their weapons involved in win over Colts
Vikings survive their own mistakes vs. Colts
Why are the Vikings running so few plays?
Friday Mailbag: A suddenly big game
Behind TJ Hockenson's rehab was data, reading and patience
Brian Flores is preaching patience with rookie Dallas Turner
Reaction: Vikings trade for LT Cam Robinson
Should the Vikings adjust trade deadline approach after back-to-back losses?
Which Vikings problems from the last two games are concerning going forward?
Everything that went right and wrong for the Vikings against the Rams
Friday(ish) Mailbag: What is going on?
Reaction: Vikings lose Christian Darrisaw for the season
Murphy: Raised expectations bring greater frustrations
Tough game or trend? Vikings have things to figure out after tough loss to Rams
It's spotlight time for Sam Darnold
From gunner to blocker: Trent Sherfield is fighting his way onto the field for Vikings
Film study: Hitting on motions, missing on blitzes
Everything that went right and wrong in Vikings loss to Lions
Murphy: Vikings went toe-to-toe with the best
Looking at the 'self-inflicteds' of Vikings loss to Lions
Vikings fall short in classic battle with Lions
Justin Jefferson signed up for this moment
Darnold vs. Goff is a battle of elite supporting casts
Akers trade, Risner at RG and Dallas Turner's progress
Vikings should have plenty of trade deadline options
Vikings-related thoughts coming out of the bye week
Friday Mailbag: Is it time to make a move?
How strong are the Vikings by the numbers?
Film Study: A number of factors
Everything that went right and wrong for Vikings vs. Jets
In Darnold's new world, his team can win ugly
Justin Jefferson's spectacular catches start in practice
Friday Mailbag: Are they for real?
You never know when a Vikings win-now season will arrive
Film study: Screens, shakiness, scheme
Vikings ST coach Matt Daniels is behind defense's takeaway mindset
Everything that went right and wrong for the Vikings vs. Packers
Aaron Jones's return was (almost) everything he could have wanted
In Green Bay, O'Connell's aggressiveness was about belief (for better and worse)
Brian Flores is pushing Vikings defense toward greatness
How veteran safety Bobby McCain became a valuable resource for Kevin O'Connell
Everything that went right and wrong in the Vikings' win over Texans
The Vikings' pass rush begins with Jonathan Greenard
Against the Texans, Sam Darnold was more than a 'point guard'
Vikings fans, defensive players both felt the momentum on Sunday
Darnold, defense do it again as Vikings blast Texans
Stephon Gilmore was the final piece
Friday Mailbag: What does Darnold's hot start mean?
Once cut, these Vikings fought their way to important roles in 2024
Darnold's confidence is a total team effort
Film Study: Jefferson's TD, Cashman and creativity
Everything that went right and wrong in Vikings win over 49ers
Murphy: Darnold's big day a step toward redemption
After win over 49ers, Vikings defense believes it can be 'special'
A wild and crazy statement win for the Vikings
Andrew Van Ginkel can do anything
Friday Mailbag: What to expect against the 49ers
49ers put to test all the things that shined for Vikings in Week 1
Film Study: Van Ginkel's motor and KOC's motion
Are the Vikings going to use the new kickoff?
Everything that went right and wrong for the Vikings in Week 1 win over Giants
Murphy: A resounding, relieving victory in The Big Apple
In Darnold's winning debut, Vikings find a blueprint for supporting him
Everyone new comes through for Vikings in win over Giants
JJ McCarthy is going to make the most of 2024
Friday Mailbag: Let's play some football
The Vikings are making their opponents prepare for the big boys
Brian Flores has more buttons to push with Vikings' defense this year
Aaron Jones is running from the running back age curve
It's Sam Darnold's time to fulfill his potential
Vikings must move on from 2022 draft
Friday Mailbag: Backup QB moves
Opportunities for unproven players abound on Vikings' roster
The world's biggest Vikings fan is going for gold at the Paralympics
Takeaways from Vikings roster cutdown day
6.5 wins is a line of demarcation for the 2024 Vikings
Answering the toughest Vikings roster questions
Hall, KOC shine in final preseason game
Friday Mailbag: What's a success for the Vikings in 2024?
Vikings' veteran tight ends appear ready to fill Hockenson's shoes
Amidst Tua controversy, Flores' defense looks ready to lead the way
Projecting the Vikings' 53-man roster with one preseason game left
Reaction to the Vikings signing Stephon Gilmore
Takeaways from Vikings' preseason matchup against the Browns
Friday(ish) mailbag: What's next with McCarthy out?
Takeaways from Cleveland: Receivers stand out, defense shines, a tough final drive
From Cleveland: Despite season-ending injury, O'Connell sees a franchise QB in McCarthy
McCarthy's surgery is a setback but shouldn't change Vikings' future outlook
McCarthy misses night practice due to knee soreness
10 Vikings opinions following the first preseason game
All McCarthy's tools were on display vs. Raiders
Everything that stood out in Vikings' preseason opener
Vikings rookie TE Trey Knox is playing because his dad couldn't
Friday mailbag: The preseason has arrived
Darnold clicking with Jefferson, McCarthy learning from ups and downs
Extensions or not, Vikings need to see the plan through
JJ McCarthy is anchored by meditation
How Theo Jackson became one of the 'Four Horsemen' of the Vikings safety room
Did the Vikings strike UDFA gold again?
Analyzing the state of the Vikings' cornerback room
Friday mailbag: Reading the early signs of camp
Why is JJ McCarthy facing the first-team defense?
When will JJ McCarthy take first-team reps?
Everything we learned from the first Vikings padded practice
Vikings rookie Walter Rouse carries his grandfather's legacy along with him
Should Vikings ride it out or add starting-caliber cornerback?
JJ McCarthy is following the path the Vikings' staff has for him
Sam Darnold learned to play 'point guard' in SF -- can he protect the ball in Minnesota?
After signing new deal, Vikings star Darrisaw looks to find his voice
Blackmon's ACL tear has trickle-down effect on CB room
Players with the most to gain during Vikings training camp
Darrisaw's extension puts all the pieces in place around McCarthy
A difficult juxtaposition in Vikings' camp-opening press conference
Sam Darnold, JJ McCarthy and the many possibilities of the Vikings quarterback situation
Friday mailbag: What does McCarthy have to do to start?
Vikings training camp preview: Cornerbacks
Vikings training camp preview: Running backs
Vikings training camp preview: Offensive line
Vikings training camp preview: Wide receivers and tight ends
Jordan Addison arrested on suspicion of DUI
Uber'ing around Ann Arbor in search of truth about JJ McCarthy
Friday Mailbag: The defense's biggest challenge
Vikings training camp preview: Safeties
Vikings training camp preview: Linebackers and edge rushers
Vikings training camp preview: Defensive linemen
Khyree Jackson's dreams were taken away in tragic crash
Friday Mailbag: Breakout camp candidates
Comparing recent rookie QB supporting casts
What do fantasy projections say about Vikings' opposing QB schedule?
Analyzing Mike Clay's Vikings projections
Friday Mailbag: Coaching and the NFC North
Reflecting on the events and decisions that led the Vikings to JJ McCarthy
How the perfect Vikings meme came to be
It's OK if the Vikings don't add anyone else
Can Sam Darnold be the next Rich Gannon? Rich Gannon thinks so, if....
Friday Mailbag: McCarthy's footwork
Setting 2024 expectations for Kevin O'Connell isn't easy
Is the new kickoff going to be a game changer?
Who are the historical comparables for Sam Darnold? (if it works)
A post-offseason program Vikings 53-man roster projection
JJ McCarthy isn't afraid of the bumps in development path
Aaron Jones wants to be a piece of the puzzle
Poker chips and apartment drop-backs: How Sam Darnold is learning the Vikings offense
Everything we learned from Vikings minicamp
Friday mailbag: Darrisaw next?
Jonathan Greenard is ready to turn up the heat
For the Vikings, it's about what Jefferson's extension represents
Will Jefferson's contract restrict the Vikings roster building?
Justin Jefferson signs contract, solidifying him as franchise centerpiece
Addison, Pace Jr.'s next steps are key to Vikings' plan
Friday Mailbag: Guard competition season?
Josh McCown is using his football life to reduce the learning curve for Darnold, McCarthy
Justin Jefferson is affordable, not replaceable: A story in five charts
The NFL landscape makes patience impossible
'Prodigy' Will Reichard has been on NFL path since youth
Friday Mailbag: So, about Sam Darnold...
Brian Flores' coaching style played role in Harrison Smith's return
Sam Darnold comfortably leads Vikings first-team offense in OTAs
Wolves' success is a Vikings blueprint
Everything we're watching for during Vikings OTAs and minicamp
Friday Mailbag: When will McCarthy start?
The Vikings' schedule ranked by entertainment value, difficulty
Putting recent successful rookie QB seasons under the microscope
Goff's extension highlights Lions window, McCarthy contract edge
Dallas Turner already feels at home in Vikings defense
'How's JJ looking?' For starters, ready to learn
Friday Mailbag: Let the offseason program begin
Way-too-early 2025 free agency mock
What would Khyree Jackson's life been like as a pro gamer? Let a 2K star explain
Dallas Turner pick is about calculating the reward
Which factors will determine JJ McCarthy's timeline to start?
Friday mailbag: The draft capital debate
WATCH: Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah joins Purple Insider podcast
Vikings are buying new kicker's mentality as much as his leg
Levi Drake Rodriguez is a scout's dream
Bullock: McCarthy film shows traits, areas to improve
The Vikings post-draft depth chart
Murphy: Going home for the NFL Draft
What should we call the next phase of the Vikings' plan?
Takeaways from Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's post-draft press conference
Vikings pick Khyree Jackson is glad he came back to football
JJ McCarthy built himself for this moment
Vikings didn't panic and it paid off in franchise QB, elite pass rush talent
Purple Insider live draft show TONIGHT
The draft is today. Final thoughts
Young QBs are more prepared than ever for this moment
Every quarterback is an ink blot test
The 2024 QB Prospects: An animated PI original
The 2024 Purple Insider Draft Guide
Friday Mailbag: The final mailbag before draft time
Finding the best fit is on O'Connell's mind days before QB decision
Flores' return is a big win for Vikings defensive players
New QB should add urgency to Vikings-Jefferson contract talks
Talkin' 'bout love in Vikings' QB decision
Friday Mailbag: Getting closer
How is anyone supposed to decide what to think about JJ McCarthy?
A closer look at the Vikings' young core around their next QB
Inside the minds of every team picking before the Vikings
The defensive line class makes stick-and-pick an attractive option
Friday Mailbag: A million options at QB
Diggs trade shows Texans are the model for the Vikings
Researching Vikings' QB decision leads to only one conclusion...
Comparing QB-needy teams by supporting cast
Simulating 3 Vikings draft scenarios
Friday mailbag: The McCarthy intrigue
Vikings are looking to change the math on defense
Vikings' owners chose the right direction
Kevin O'Connell can't have 'stubborn mindset' going into QB process
Ranking all the Vikings outcomes at QB
Friday Mailbag: Trade-up scenarios everywhere
Film Study: Sam Darnold can do a lot (and tries to do too much)
How good are the Vikings right now?
Making the case for each QB the Vikings could be looking to pick in trade up
Instant reaction: Vikings trade up with Texans to acquire 23rd overall pick
Friday Mailbag: The wide open future
With no 'uncomfortable middle' in Cousins talks, the Vikings pivot to the future
Hunter goes, Smith stays and the remaining needs for the Vikings in free agency
Aaron Jones is a difference maker
Murphy: Cousins to Atlanta is the best outcome for everybody
The Vikings executed their plan
Instant reaction: Vikings sign QB Sam Darnold
Instant reaction: Vikings sign LB Blake Cashman
Instant reaction: Vikings sign Van Ginkel
The Kirk Cousins era in Minnesota is over
Instant reaction: Vikings sign ex-Texans rusher Jonathan Greenard
Rumor roundup: Mayfield, Wilson land, Vikings 'still in in' for Cousins
Friday Mailbag: Is change a'comin?
Vikings next QB can't just fill the void
12 best-fit (non-QB) free agents for the Vikings
If Cousins goes, who are the best veteran and long shot QB options for the Vikings?
All the Indy buzz surrounding the Vikings
Vikings release Mattison amidst stocked free agent running back market
Kevin O'Connell lays out 'non-negotiables' for prospect quarterbacks
Evaluating QBs, Jefferson trade rumors headline Vikings Combine press conferences
You'll never believe this: QB prospects have flaws
On Justin Jefferson, Moneyball and Minnesota sports history
Friday Mailbag: It's almost decision time
Vikings head to Combine with everything at stake
Why is it so hard to predict which college QBs will succeed in the NFL?
A Vikings-Cousins mock negotiation (2024 version)
Where do the Vikings rank among best Kirk Cousins fits?
Friday Mailbag: Trade-up scenarios are scary
Smith: It’s happening: QB draft dreams … and nightmares
Formulating Vikings free agency plans, with and without Kirk Cousins
Is there a trade-up scenario that makes sense for Vikings?
The Super Bowl bar is set high, Vikings have to take risks to chase it
SB Week Rumors include trade-up scenarios, Danielle Hunter and Sam Darnold
Friday Mailbag: Proposing a JJ contract
Does Justin Jefferson complicate things for Vikings?
Reflecting back on the Vikings' last QB decision
How accurate is the mock draft universe when it comes to QBs?
10 non-QBs for the Vikings to consider from the Senior Bowl
Friday Mailbag: Free agents to bring back?
Dissecting the quarterback play at the Senior Bowl (so far)
Future of the Vikings, Part 8: The timeline
Future of the Vikings, Part 7: Quarterback
Championship Sunday was a strange watch for Vikings fans
Friday Mailbag: Which way are the QB winds blowing?
Future of the Vikings, Part 6: Running backs
Future of the Vikings, Part 5: Wide receivers and tight ends
Future of the Vikings, Part 4: The offensive line
Friday Mailbag: Is the decision now influenced by the division?
Future of the Vikings, Part 3: Cornerbacks
Future of the Vikings, Part 2: Linebackers and safeties
Future of the Vikings, Part 1: Defensive line
The NFC North is a problem for Vikings' future
Friday mailbag: Quarterback ideas abound
Vikings QB decision is about which risks they want to take
10 preseason Vikings questions that were answered this season
Murphy: The defining decision of a regime is upon us
Kirk Cousins has many factors to weigh in free agency decision
Justin Jefferson left a strong last impression in Detroit
Friday Mailbag: It's QB decision season
If this is it for Harrison Smith, he's put together a Hall of Fame career
Michael Penix Jr. looks the Vikings' part
What happens next will determine whether 2023 was a success for the Vikings
Murphy: Happy New Year, Vikings -- wait, is this new?