Ben Goessling
Sports reporter
VikingsAfter graduating from Apple Valley High School, Goessling majored in accounting and journalism at the University of Minnesota. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters. He coaches high school track and field and cross country, plays electric guitar and enjoys volunteering at Hope Academy in the Phillips neighborhood.
Latest from Ben Goessling
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Analysis: Vikings’ investments in defense are paying off in depth, endurance and versatility
In the offseason, the Vikings went after defensive reinforcements as soon as they could. A deeper defense has allowed the third-fewest points in the NFL through two games.
September 16, 2024
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Vikings upset the 49ers 23-17, beating them at their own game
The Vikings, who have sought to mirror the approach San Francisco has had for years, have now beaten the 49ers twice in 11 months.
September 16, 2024
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Recap: How the Vikings beat 49ers 23-17 in home opener
The Vikings improve to 2-0, stunning the reigning NFC champion San Francisco 49ers for the second year in a row, but star receiver Justin Jefferson left the game with a quad injury.
September 15, 2024
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Vikings-49ers preview and prediction: Can QB Sam Darnold beat his former team?
The Vikings’ home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium might be their toughest game of the year, against a San Francisco team that has reached the Super Bowl or NFC Championship Game four of the past five years.
September 14, 2024
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Vikings receiver Jordan Addison, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will miss Sunday’s game
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison has not practiced this week after sustaining a right ankle injury in the opener while San Francisco star Christian McCaffrey was ruled out with calf and Achilles issues.
September 14, 2024
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Ben Goessling’s big question: Are the Vikings for real?
In this new weekly video feature, Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Ben Goessling will look at a pressing issue for the Vikings heading into their next game.
September 12, 2024
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The Vikings’ win over the Giants reveals different flavor of Brian Flores’ defensive scheme
Vikings Insider: The defense blitzed significantly less in Week 1 than it did last year but still kept Giants quarterback Daniel Jones guessing.
September 9, 2024
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Vikings’ new pieces fit together just right in 28-6 season-opening win over Giants
Running back Aaron Jones, quarterback Sam Darnold and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel provided evidence of a Vikings plan coming together.
September 9, 2024
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Vikings receiver Jordan Addison, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will miss Sunday’s game
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison has not practiced this week after sustaining a right ankle injury in the opener while San Francisco star Christian McCaffrey was ruled out with calf and Achilles issues.
September 14, 2024
Vikings
Ben Goessling’s big question: Are the Vikings for real?
In this new weekly video feature, Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Ben Goessling will look at a pressing issue for the Vikings heading into their next game.
September 12, 2024
Vikings
The Vikings’ win over the Giants reveals different flavor of Brian Flores’ defensive scheme
Vikings Insider: The defense blitzed significantly less in Week 1 than it did last year but still kept Giants quarterback Daniel Jones guessing.
September 9, 2024
Vikings
Vikings’ new pieces fit together just right in 28-6 season-opening win over Giants
Running back Aaron Jones, quarterback Sam Darnold and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel provided evidence of a Vikings plan coming together.
September 9, 2024