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Vikings fullback C.J. Ham took a selfie for fans at Arrowhead Stadium before his team's game at Kansas City on Nov. 3.

Their home is your home: Vikings fans following NFL trend of following team around the country

Home-field advantage isn't what it used to in some places thanks to a bigger traveling contingent, as fans get comfy in opposing stadiums.
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  • Hartman: Rudolph making history in Vikings' playoff push

Souhan: The sod truth, Vikings struggle on grass

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Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd went after a fumble in front of Vikings running back Dalvin Cook during one of the Vikings' failures on grass this seas
Since 1982, the Vikings' winning percentage on grass fields is .390 (66-104-2). That ranks them 25th among the 32 NFL franchises.

Hartman: Rudolph making history in Vikings' playoff push

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Kyle Rudolph has only 35 catches this season after making 64 in 2018, but his six TDs have surpassed his 2018 total of four.
The Vikings tight end isn't getting a lot of catches, but he has made enough to move into the top five in franchise history.
Vikings
December 13
Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, beaten by Denver’s Courtland Sutton for a reception on Nov. 17, has no guaranteed money left beyond this season on

Vikings cornerbacks headed toward turning points

When the Vikings rotate cornerbacks Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander for practical reasons during games, symbolism is in play too.
Vikings
December 13
Thielen ready to play Sunday for Vikings

Thielen ready to play Sunday for Vikings

Wide receiver Adam Thielen, out since Nov. 3, was not on the injury list Friday as the team prepared to leave for Los Angeles.
Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone (23) dodged the tackle by Seattle Seahawks corner back DeShawn Shead (35) for a 45 yard run in the first hal
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Vikings
December 13
Access Vikings: Trying to keep NFC North hopes alive

Access Vikings: Trying to keep NFC North hopes alive

Reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer give their predictions for Week 15 against the Chargers, saying that Minnesota's momentum for a playoff run is pushing them as the post-season comes into view.
Vikings
December 13
Vikings-Chargers: Huge for wild-card berth, almost irrelevant in NFC North race

Vikings-Chargers: Huge for wild-card berth, almost irrelevant in NFC North race

If what you care about most is winning the NFC North and securing at least one home playoff game, the game you need to pay attention to doesn't involve the Vikings.
Vikings
December 13
After his second consecutive limited practice, Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen said he’s in a “good spot” coming back from a right hamstring

Vikings' Thielen runs drills, routes in working up to game speed

The wide receiver says he's in a "good spot" coming back from a hamstring injury, but it's still uncertain if he'll play Sunday against the Chargers.
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  • NFC North w l t pct pf pa home away
    Green Bay 10 3 0 .769 309 270 6-1 4-2
    Minnesota 9 4 0 .692 339 249 6-0 3-4
    Chicago 7 6 0 .538 243 232 4-3 3-3
    Detroit 3 9 1 .269 287 335 2-4 1-5
  • NFC South w l t pct pf pa home away
    New Orleans 10 3 0 .769 344 296 5-2 5-1
    Tampa Bay 6 7 0 .462 378 381 2-4 4-3
    Carolina 5 8 0 .385 300 360 2-4 3-4
    Atlanta 4 9 0 .308 300 343 2-5 2-4
  • NFC East w l t pct pf pa home away
    Dallas 6 7 0 .462 334 267 3-3 3-4
    Philadelphia 6 7 0 .462 297 301 4-3 2-4
    Washington 3 10 0 .231 188 310 1-5 2-5
    NY Giants 2 11 0 .154 247 362 1-5 1-6
  • NFC West w l t pct pf pa home away
    San Francisco 11 2 0 .846 397 229 5-1 6-1
    Seattle 10 3 0 .769 341 321 4-2 6-1
    Los Angeles 8 5 0 .615 311 262 4-3 4-2
    Arizona 3 9 1 .269 272 374 1-5 2-4
  • AFC North w l t pct pf pa home away
    Baltimore 12 2 0 .857 472 257 6-1 6-1
    Pittsburgh 8 5 0 .615 259 242 5-2 3-3
    Cleveland 6 7 0 .462 273 291 4-3 2-4
    Cincinnati 1 12 0 .077 198 325 1-5 0-7
  • AFC South w l t pct pf pa home away
    Houston 8 5 0 .615 317 309 5-2 3-3
    Tennessee 8 5 0 .615 318 255 4-2 4-3
    Indianapolis 6 7 0 .462 296 295 4-3 2-4
    Jacksonville 4 9 0 .308 230 337 2-5 2-4
  • AFC East w l t pct pf pa home away
    New England 10 3 0 .769 338 168 5-1 5-2
    Buffalo 9 4 0 .692 274 212 4-3 5-1
    NY Jets 5 9 0 .357 247 343 4-3 1-6
    Miami 3 10 0 .231 221 399 2-5 1-5
  • AFC West w l t pct pf pa home away
    Kansas City 9 4 0 .692 371 281 3-3 6-1
    Oakland 6 7 0 .462 258 366 5-2 1-5
    Denver 5 8 0 .385 236 261 3-3 2-5
    Los Angeles 5 8 0 .385 289 251 2-4 3-4
  • Passing Yards
    K. Cousins MIN 3274
  • Rushing Yards
    D. Cook MIN 1108
    A. Mattison MIN 462
    S. Diggs MIN 57
    K. Cousins MIN 49
    (2) Players 41
  • Receiving Yards
    S. Diggs MIN 997
    D. Cook MIN 503
    A. Thielen MIN 391
    K. Rudolph MIN 312
    I. Smith Jr. MIN 288
  • Defensive Tackles (Total)
    E. Kendricks MIN 103
    H. Smith MIN 74
    A. Barr MIN 69
    D. Hunter MIN 60
    X. Rhodes MIN 55
  • Interceptions
    A. Harris MIN 4
    H. Smith MIN 2
    M. Alexander MIN 1
    A. Barr MIN 1
    (3) Players 1
  • Sacks
    D. Hunter MIN 12.5
    E. Griffen MIN 8.0
    I. Odenigbo MIN 4.0
    L. Joseph MIN 3.0
    J. Johnson MIN 2.5
  • Passing Yards
    D. Prescott DAL 4122
    J. Winston TB 4115
    J. Goff LAR 3712
    M. Ryan ATL 3559
    R. Wilson SEA 3422
  • Rushing Yards
    C. McCaffrey CAR 1220
    D. Cook MIN 1108
    E. Elliott DAL 1071
    C. Carson SEA 1057
    A. Jones GB 779
  • Receiving Yards
    M. Thomas NO 1424
    C. Godwin TB 1212
    M. Evans TB 1157
    D. Moore CAR 1061
    A. Cooper DAL 1054
  • Defensive Tackles (Total)
    B. Martinez GB 129
    B. Wagner SEA 129
    J. Hicks ARI 121
    J. Smith DAL 120
    B. Baker ARI 118
  • Interceptions
    Q. Dunbar WAS 4
    A. Harris MIN 4
    J. Jenkins NYG 4
    K. King GB 4
    (2) Players 4
  • Sacks
    S. Barrett TB 15.5
    C. Jones ARI 14.0
    C. Jordan NO 13.5
    D. Hunter MIN 12.5
    P. Smith GB 11.5
  • Passing Yards
    P. Rivers LAC 3748
    T. Brady NE 3437
    D. Watson HOU 3425
    P. Mahomes KC 3266
    B. Mayfield CLE 3109
  • Rushing Yards
    N. Chubb CLE 1281
    D. Henry TEN 1243
    L. Jackson BAL 1103
    J. Jacobs OAK 1061
    L. Fournette JAX 1039
  • Receiving Yards
    D. Hopkins HOU 1023
    J. Edelman NE 1010
    J. Landry CLE 995
    T. Kelce KC 989
    D. Chark Jr. JAX 956
  • Defensive Tackles (Total)
    Z. Cunningham HOU 114
    J. Schobert CLE 111
    T. Davis DEN 103
    T. Davis Sr. LAC 102
    N. Vigil CIN 98
  • Interceptions
    M. Fitzpatrick PIT 5
    D. McCourty NE 5
    K. Byard TEN 4
    S. Gilmore NE 4
    (5) Players 4
  • Sacks
    T. Watt PIT 12.5
    J. Bosa LAC 10.5
    M. Garrett CLE 10.0
    B. Dupree PIT 9.5
    (3) Players 9.0
  • Thursday, December 12
    Baltimore 42, NY Jets 21, F
  • Sunday, December 15
    Chicago @ Green Bay Denver @ Kansas City Houston @ Tennessee
    Seattle @ Carolina New England @ Cincinnati Tampa Bay @ Detroit
    Miami @ NY Giants Philadelphia @ Washington Jacksonville @ Oakland
    Minnesota @ Los Angeles Cleveland @ Arizona Atlanta @ San Francisco
    Los Angeles @ Dallas Buffalo @ Pittsburgh
  • Monday, December 16
    Indianapolis @ New Orleans
  • Saturday, December 21
    Houston @ Tampa Bay Buffalo @ New England Los Angeles @ San Francisco
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Vikings
December 13
Vikings defensive back Anthony Harris said the secondary needs to build off its performance against Detroit, when they allowed only 161 passing yards,

Hartman: Vikings' pass defense is looking for answers

The unit is allowing 236.6 yards per game through the air, and it faces Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers on Sunday.
Vikings
December 12
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer remains annoyed by what replay officials decide is or isn't pass interference this season.

Pass interference calls leave Vikings coach Zimmer baffled

Mike Zimmer sounds as if he's rooting for this to be a one-and-done season for the new rule.
Vikings
December 12
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook before the game.

Podcast: Vikings need win at Chargers to outpace another L.A. team

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview the Vikings' trip to Los Angeles, where an underachieving Chargers (5-8) team has talent not reflected by its record.
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Vikings
December 12
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers talked with referee Bill Vinovich during Sunday’s game in Jacksonville.

Veteran Chargers quarterback Rivers a cause for concern for Vikings

While Los Angeles has fallen out of playoff contention, they have a point differential of plus 38 and haven't had any losses by more than seven points.
Vikings
December 12
FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) is helped off the field during the first half of an NFL fo

Adam Thielen: 'I've learned how to be patient'

Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen is taking things day by day with his hamstring injury, remaining optimistic to be back on the field soon.
Vikings
December 12
Kyle Rudolph visits 5-year-old Anton Delgado in 2015 at University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. Delgado, who was adopted from Russia wh

Kyle Rudolph says nomination for Payton award is 'really special'

Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph has been nominated for the third time for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, saying that there are lots of Vikings players deserving of the honor.
Vikings super fans Sid Davey and David Garza showed up in Canton to support the Vikings during their 1st preseason game of the season.
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Vikings
December 12
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook scored against the Lions last Sunday.

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Inspired
December 12
Opposite of trash talk: Diggs, Lions player show some love on the web

Opposite of trash talk: Diggs, Lions player show some love on the web

Every NFL game brings countless examples of trash-talking between players, some of which spills over into heated exchanges. But what about moments of genuine admiration and respect?
Vikings
December 12
Rudolph nominated again for NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year honor

Rudolph nominated again for NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year honor

Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph and his wife, Jordan, have long been involved with the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital.
Vikings
December 12
Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter celebrated after he sacked Lions quarterback David Blough.

Hartman: Vikings struck gold in drafting Hunter

Defensive end Danielle Hunter was a third-round pick in 2015 and has steadily been piling up sacks ever since.
Vikings
December 11
Adam Thielen

Thielen, Rhodes, Hughes all practice on limited basis for Vikings

It's a a sign all three players could be available Sunday for the Vikings in Los Angeles.
Vikings
December 11

Chargers pose problems for Vikings on both sides of the football

A closer look at Sunday's Vikings opponent
Vikings
December 11
Access Vikings: The return of Adam Thielen?

Access Vikings: The return of Adam Thielen?

Reporters Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer say that if wide receiver Adam Thielen has a successful week of practice there's a good chance he'll be ready to go against the Chargers.
Vikings
December 11
Cousins on Rivers: 'He's set the bar high'

Cousins on Rivers: 'He's set the bar high'

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins says he's excited about the possibility of having Adam Thielen back for facing the Chargers on Sunday.
Vikings
December 11
Diggs says he's 'pushing for a lot more'

Diggs says he's 'pushing for a lot more'

Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs says the Chargers have a lot to prove and they'll be tough to overcome.
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