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Kevin O'Connell and Brandon Staley will coach against each other for the first time since becoming close friends on the Rams staff. That the Vikings and Chargers are both 0-2 adds extra drama.
A matchup of winless teams that were in the NFL playoffs last season has a sense of urgency as close friends Kevin O'Connell and Brandon Staley square off.
The unhappy break-up between the Rams and new Vikings running back Cam Akers and some praise for the defense, as well as a Justin Jefferson contract question.
Sure, the Vikings traded for a running back and signed a free agent for the offensive line. But more is needed to keep the team how the course of the season could change if they start 0-3.
The Vikings are Chargers are both trying to avoid starting the season with three straight losses. Tap here for all of the Star Tribune's game-week coverage.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand answer your questions about the Vikings defense, the potential directions of this season, the run game and more.
It's not news to the best pass rushers, including Danielle Hunter, who make it a skill to grab what they want to grab. He explains what that means to NFL writer Mark Craig.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the signing of guard Dalton Risner and preview Sunday's game against the Chargers in this Access Vikings episode.
Dalton Risner brings offensive line help to 0-2 Vikings. He was a free agent after starting 62 games at left guard for the Broncos from 2019 through 2022.
Starting 0-2 is a tough hole out of which to climb. Starting 0-3 by losing to the Chargers? That could alter the direction of the franchise for years to come.
No NFL receiver has gained as many yards in his first two seasons as the Minnesota Vikings' 23-year-old superstar. He dominates on nearly any route from any alignment. What can he accomplish in Year 3?
Running back Alexander Mattison called out the online vitriol that often comes from unsatisfied sports gamblers and fantasy football players. He was a target after the Vikings' loss to the Eagles.
After Week 1 where Cincinnati, Buffalo and Kansas City finished 0-3 while Baker Mayfield, Sam Howell and Jordan Love went 3-0, it's time for some more picks.
Justin Jefferson felt the sting of his crucial fumble against the Eagles, but his performance this season gives reason to believe he'll break NFL records for catches and yards.
Remember all the talk about the Vikings having a more efficient running game this season? Through two games, they've gained under 70 yards — one of the factors in an 0-2 start.
The NFL and the Vikings condemned the racial slurs directed at Alexander Mattison. "I know this is not just an isolated incident," Kevin O'Connell said.
The Vikings are down to six healthy offensive linemen on the active roster after Oli Udoh, who was starting for the injured Christian Darrisaw, was lost for the year with a torn left quad tendon.
Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell and Baker Mayfield were among the winning quarterbacks in Week 1, while Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert fell short.
The Vikings joined poor company in franchise history when the Eagles ran for 259 yards — the most against Minnesota's defense since a loss on Christmas Day 2020.