Ben Goessling
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Vikings lose only preseason home game, 17-7 to San Francisco
The Vikings gained just 53 yards in the second half and turned the ball over three times, two on Kellen Mond interceptions, one on a fumbled Ihmir Smith-Marsette punt return. → Read More
Vikings headed to London again, will play Saints on October 2
The game, to be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, will be the Vikings' third in London since 2013. The Vikings will not give up a home game to make the trip. → Read More
After trading back to No. 32 pick, Vikings select Georgia safety Lewis Cine in NFL draft
A swap gave the Lions the No. 12 pick in the first round and left the Vikings with a defensive back and the second pick in the second round. → Read More
Vikings request interviews with Catherine Raiche, Monti Ossenfort, six others for general manager job
Raiche, the Eagles' VP of football operations, would be the first woman to interview for a GM job in NFL history. Ossenfort, the Titans' player personnel director, is a Luverne native and Minnesota-Morris alumnus. → Read More
Vikings fire coach Mike Zimmer, general manager Rick Spielman
The Vikings made what might have been the most sweeping set of leadership changes in the Wilf family's 16 years of owning the team. → Read More
Vikings end season 8-9 after 31-17 win over the Bears
After trailing 14-3 at halftime, the Vikings offense opened up and the Bears collapsed in the second half. → Read More
Overmatched Vikings blown out of game — and playoff race — in 37-10 loss to Packers
The Vikings' playoff hopes were euthanized Sunday night, in a 37-10 defeat that felt like an anthology of their worst moments against their hated rivals from Green Bay. → Read More
Playoffs on the brink: L.A. Rams defeat Vikings 30-23 at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Vikings fell out of playoff position despite forcing Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford into three interceptions, two by Anthony Barr, as the offense once again struggled. → Read More
Vikings stagger their way past bumbling, fumbling Bears for needed victory
On a night when the Vikings offense was rarely successful, its struggles were outdone by the Bears, who failed in the red zone throughout the night and committed costly penalties and other blunders. → Read More
Vikings beat Packers 34-31 on Greg Joseph's 29-yard field goal as time expires
The teams traded scores in the fourth quarter for a thrilling finish, and got the Vikings back to .500 by beating their rivals. → Read More
Vikings, Justin Jefferson outmatch Aaron Rodgers, Packers 34-31; Greg Joseph kicks winning field goal
The teams traded scores in the fourth quarter setting up a thrilling finish, Greg Joseph's 29-yard field goal as time expired. The win put the Vikings in the final spot in the Wild-Card race for now. → Read More
Former girlfriend of Vikings' Dalvin Cook files lawsuit alleging physical, emotional abuse
Cook's attorney claims he is being extorted and that she was the aggressor. → Read More
Vikings defense wears down, offense bogs down in overtime loss to Ravens
A kickoff return touchdown gave the Vikings a 14-point lead at the start of the third quarter before Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson led the comeback. → Read More
Second Thoughts: Kirk Cousins' two-minute drills are a needed strength for Vikings — and he's getting plenty of practice
Ben Goessling's Second Thoughts: The Vikings have needed a drive to tie or win in eight of their last 12 games. While Cousins has put them in position to score six times, it raises a question: Why has that been needed so often? → Read More
Missed field goal on final play by Greg Joseph sends Vikings to 34-33 defeat in Arizona
As Greg Joseph lined up to attempt a game-winner late Sunday afternoon, Mike Zimmer thought it would be the perfunctory final act of a well-earned road victory. → Read More
Mike Zimmer: Unvaccinated players 'are going to have a harder time' during 2021 NFL season
The Vikings coach outlined the list of extra protocols facing players who decide not to be vaccinated against COVID-19. → Read More
Five questions facing the Vikings after the NFL draft
Developing pass rushers might be the team's biggest remaining task after the draft. And more thoughts on what drafting Kellen Mond means to Kirk Cousins. → Read More
NFL draft position preview: Offensive line might be the Vikings’ biggest need
With Riley Reiff now in Cincinnati, the Vikings need to find their next left tackle. → Read More
Vikings end a disappointing season with a 37-35 win over the Lions
Justin Jefferson set more rookie receiving records as the Vikings finished a roller-coast season 7-9. → Read More
Vikings put tight end Kyle Rudolph on injured reserve
Guard Kyle Hinton was activated from the practice squad → Read More