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Souhan: Keeping Hunter worth every salary-cap trick Vikings know
With every sack and in every game, Danielle Hunter is proving his worth to the Vikings, who simply can't afford to lose him after this season.
These five unheralded Vikings hold the keys to a playoff push
If the Vikings' offense keeps sputtering, their path to the playoffs will need to be cleared by the defense, where this group of surprising players has stood out.
Vikings game at Cincinnati will be on that Saturday
The rest of the Vikings' schedule is anything but normal.
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Podcast: Vikings' QB decision, Jefferson's return and a bye-week mailbag
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss whether quarterback Joshua Dobbs will remain the starter after the bye week, receiver Justin Jefferson's return, and open the mailbag to answer your questions.
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In loss to Bears, Vikings defense needed more help from O'Connell
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said he trusted his defenders, but he gave them little margin for error with a pair of crucial field-position decisions vs. the Bears.
Our Access Vikings podcast series — featuring Andrew Krammer, Ben Goessling and Mark Craig — talks everything Vikings.
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Who'll play QB? Vikings will spend bye week pondering that question.
Despite throwing four interceptions against the Bears, Joshua Dobbs said he is "growing by leaps and bounds" in learning the Vikings' offense. But are his skills in line with how the team wants to attack opponents' defenses?
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Hooray for bold coaching! Inside two decisions with state titles at stake
Football Across Minnesota: Props to Chanhassen's Cullen Nelson and Edina's Jason Potts for going for the win at the Prep Bowl instead of playing conservatively — like another coach did at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Rookie receiver Addison hits a lull, adding to Vikings offensive ills
Jordan Addison got off to a stellar start, but after a disappointing night against the Bears, he said, "I'm not really proud of how I've been playing."
Find the latest Minnesota Vikings statistics along with NFL scores, standings and schedule.
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Is O'Connell willing to have a high-risk, high-reward Vikings QB?
Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs has taken the team on a roller-coaster ride already in four games. The extreme highs and lows can be difficult for a coach to live with.
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Jared Allen back on semifinalist list for Pro Football Hall of Fame
The former Vikings defensive end is already a three-time finalist in his first three years of Hall of Fame eligibility. Can he get to the next level in the balloting?
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Vikings and Gophers football: Are you feeling deflated right now?
Host Michael Rand uses the word 'hideous' in his recap of the Vikings' loss to the Bears that showed off the worst in their head coach and QB. Then, college football writer Randy Johnson visits to talk about soul-searching for U football.
The Star Tribune's NFL prediction contest is on. Can you outpick your friends and other fans?
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Vikings lose second straight in game without much offense
Stories, columns and more coverage from the Bears' 12-10 victory over the Vikings, in which only one touchdown was scored and offensive problems were abundant.
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Five extra points: Bears tried to lose but Vikings refused to let them
The last-place Bears finally met their match when it came to insisting that the other team win as Joshua Dobbs faltered and Kevin O'Connell made some strange decisions.
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Vikings offense barely functions as Chicago kicks way to victory
Joshua Dobbs threw four interceptions and his future at quarterback is up for debate as the Vikings missed a chance to move closer to first-place Detroit by losing 12-10 to the last-place Bears.
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?
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Podcast: Is QB change coming after Dobbs' struggles?
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings' 12-10 loss to the Bears on Monday night, including whether this will lead to a change under center.
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Gallery: Vikings fall 12-10 to Bears at home on 'Monday Night Football'
Chicago became the first team in the NFL this season to win a game without scoring a touchdown, rallying late to defeat the Vikings.
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In an ugly game, Bears use turnovers, third down to beat Vikings
In a sloppy game, the Bears grabbed four interceptions and converted 44% of their third-down attempts to gain an edge against the Vikings.
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Jefferson sits out again as Vikings remain cautious with star receiver
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson missed his seventh game with a hamstring injury on Monday. He is expected to be ready for a return Dec. 10 in Las Vegas.
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Bears stifle Vikings' run game as Mattison, Chandler struggle
With legendary running backs Chuck Foreman, Robert Smith and Adrian Peterson at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Vikings two main backs managed 60 yards on 14 attempts.
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Souhan: Dobbs' sweet story with Vikings crashes back to Earth
NFL backups and journeymen are just that for a reason. Joshua Dobbs' story remains a sweet one, but no longer one of a season-saver after Monday night vs. Chicago.
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Vikings Kickoff: Your guide to tonight's game against the Bears
Tap here for all the Star Tribune's coverage and more as the Vikings try to move closer to first place in the NFC North.
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Vikings inactives: Cornerback Evans to miss Bears game
Akayleb Evans was a full participant in Friday's practice, but the Vikings will give him the bye week to recover from the Nov. 12 calf strain.
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Goessling's Vikings-Bears prediction: Who wins the turnover battle?
The Vikings will try to start a new winning streak at home against Chicago in a Monday night matchup before their long-awaited bye week.
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- Souhan: Keeping Hunter worth every salary-cap trick Vikings know
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- Five extra points: Bears tried to lose but Vikings refused to let them
