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There will be no scenes like this one at the 2020 NFL draft, which will be conducted with team personnel working from their homes.

Draft from home: NFL alters draft plans, no group meetings allowed

In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures for the April 23-25 draft. The guidelines include no group gatherings.

Adrian Peterson unanimous choice for NFL's All-Decade team

April 6

Former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, the only non-quarterback to win a NFL Most Valuable Player award during the past decade, was one of eight unanimous selections.

Falcons announce 1-year deal with RB Todd Gurley

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The Atlanta Falcons have announced their one-year agreement with running back Todd Gurley.

Vikings

April 6

The NFL draft will be conducted April 23-25 in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes -- unlike last year's fan-friendly gathe

NFL draft to be April 23-25 as scheduled; Peterson makes Team of the Decade

The draft originally was scheduled to be held in Las Vegas, but the NFL canceled all public events last month as a safeguard against the coronavirus.

Vikings

April 6

Expanded playoffs: How much does bigger field help the Vikings?

Mark Craig's On The NFL: The league made its postseason 6.3% easier to reach when owners expanded the playoffs from 12 to 14 teams last month. How big a boost is that?

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

April 6

NFL All-Decade team (2010-19)

Running back Adrian Peterson and kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson were the only Vikings named to the team.

Vikings

April 6

Get to know the bosses, new and old, making decisions every day, games or not.

This way to the top: Who's running Minnesota's sports teams?

Even though games aren't being played, Minnesota sports executives are still making decisions that impact the teams we watch. Some names are familiar. Others aren't. Here's a look at the power structures for the state's pro teams and at the University of Minnesota

Vikings

April 5

Vikings under Zimmer have been consistently inconsistent

The Vikings have not made the playoffs in consecutive seasons since 2008 and 2009.

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NFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Green Bay	13	3	0	.813	376	313	7-1	6-2
Minnesota	10	6	0	.625	407	303	6-2	4-4
Chicago	8	8	0	.500	280	298	4-4	4-4
Detroit	3	12	1	.219	341	423	2-6	1-6

NFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
New Orleans	13	3	0	.813	458	341	6-2	7-1
Atlanta	7	9	0	.438	381	399	3-5	4-4
Tampa Bay	7	9	0	.438	458	449	2-6	5-3
Carolina	5	11	0	.313	340	470	2-6	3-5

NFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Philadelphia	9	7	0	.563	385	354	5-3	4-4
Dallas	8	8	0	.500	434	321	5-3	3-5
NY Giants	4	12	0	.250	341	451	2-6	2-6
Washington	3	13	0	.188	266	435	1-7	2-6

NFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
San Francisco	13	3	0	.813	479	310	6-2	7-1
Seattle	11	5	0	.688	405	398	4-4	7-1
Los Angeles	9	7	0	.563	394	364	5-3	4-4
Arizona	5	10	1	.344	361	442	2-5	3-5

AFC North	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Baltimore	14	2	0	.875	531	282	7-1	7-1
Pittsburgh	8	8	0	.500	289	303	5-3	3-5
Cleveland	6	10	0	.375	335	393	4-4	2-6
Cincinnati	2	14	0	.125	279	420	2-6	0-8

AFC South	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Houston	10	6	0	.625	378	385	5-3	5-3
Tennessee	9	7	0	.563	402	331	4-4	5-3
Indianapolis	7	9	0	.438	361	373	5-3	2-6
Jacksonville	6	10	0	.375	300	397	3-5	3-5

AFC East	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
New England	12	4	0	.750	420	225	6-2	6-2
Buffalo	10	6	0	.625	314	259	4-4	6-2
NY Jets	7	9	0	.438	276	359	5-3	2-6
Miami	5	11	0	.313	306	494	3-5	2-6

AFC West	w	l	t	pct	pf	pa	home	away
Kansas City	12	4	0	.750	451	308	5-3	7-1
Denver	7	9	0	.438	282	316	5-3	2-6
Oakland	7	9	0	.438	313	419	5-3	2-6
Los Angeles	5	11	0	.313	337	345	2-6	3-5

Passing Yards
K. Cousins MIN	3603
S. Mannion MIN	126

Rushing Yards
D. Cook MIN	1135
A. Mattison MIN	462
M. Boone MIN	273
A. Abdullah MIN	115
K. Cousins MIN	63

Receiving Yards
S. Diggs MIN	1130
D. Cook MIN	519
A. Thielen MIN	418
K. Rudolph MIN	367
I. Smith Jr. MIN	311

Defensive Tackles (Total)
E. Kendricks MIN	110
H. Smith MIN	85
A. Barr MIN	79
D. Hunter MIN	70
X. Rhodes MIN	63

Interceptions
A. Harris MIN	6
H. Smith MIN	3
M. Alexander MIN	1
A. Barr MIN	1
(4) Players	1

Sacks
D. Hunter MIN	14.5
E. Griffen MIN	8.0
I. Odenigbo MIN	7.0
J. Johnson MIN	3.5
(3) Players	3.0

Passing Yards
J. Winston TB	5109
D. Prescott DAL	4902
J. Goff LAR	4638
M. Ryan ATL	4466
R. Wilson SEA	4110

Rushing Yards
C. McCaffrey CAR	1387
E. Elliott DAL	1357
C. Carson SEA	1230
D. Cook MIN	1135
A. Jones GB	1084

Receiving Yards
M. Thomas NO	1725
J. Jones ATL	1394
C. Godwin TB	1333
K. Golladay DET	1190
A. Cooper DAL	1189

Defensive Tackles (Total)
B. Wagner SEA	159
B. Martinez GB	155
J. Hicks ARI	150
B. Baker ARI	147
L. Kuechly CAR	144

Interceptions
A. Harris MIN	6
J. Jenkins NO	5
K. King GB	5
Q. Dunbar WAS	4
(2) Players	4

Sacks
S. Barrett TB	19.5
C. Jones ARI	19.0
C. Jordan NO	15.5
D. Hunter MIN	14.5
Z. Smith GB	13.5

Passing Yards
P. Rivers LAC	4615
T. Brady NE	4057
D. Carr OAK	4054
P. Mahomes KC	4031
D. Watson HOU	3852

Rushing Yards
D. Henry TEN	1540
N. Chubb CLE	1494
L. Jackson BAL	1206
L. Fournette JAX	1152
J. Jacobs OAK	1150

Receiving Yards
T. Kelce KC	1229
D. Parker MIA	1202
K. Allen LAC	1199
J. Landry CLE	1174
D. Hopkins HOU	1165

Defensive Tackles (Total)
Z. Cunningham HOU	137
T. Davis DEN	134
J. Schobert CLE	133
J. Baker MIA	124
A. Walker IND	123

Interceptions
S. Gilmore NE	6
T. White BUF	6
K. Byard TEN	5
M. Fitzpatrick PIT	5
(4) Players	5

Sacks
T. Watt PIT	14.5
J. Bosa LAC	11.5
B. Dupree PIT	11.5
J. Houston IND	11.0
J. Allen JAX	10.5

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April 5

Mark Craig's Way Too Early NFC Power Rankings

Ranking the teams after their free-agent moves.

Vikings

April 5

Souhan: Postpone drafts in WNBA and NFL. It's the right thing to do

A month ago, holding sports drafts made sense; an antidote to the lethargy and boredom of our new lives. But our awareness of what we're up against has changed, so the leagues' plans should change as well.

Vikings

April 5

Hartman: Vikings' free-agency losses don't impact NFC North odds

ESPN ranked the Vikings as the eighth-best team in the NFL heading into the draft, despite losses they suffered on defense in free agency.

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April 2

Thielen helps COVID-19 relief with $100,000 and KFAN radiothon

The Thielen Foundation has committed an additional $75,000 to Minnesota COVID-19 relief efforts and announced plans to help raise more money through an April 9 radiothon in conjunction with KFAN.

Vikings

April 2

Pete Rozelle, professional football commissioner, works at blackboard at hotel in New York City on March 14, 1967 as he conducts the combined National

Hartman: NFL draft without fans is nothing new

For Vikings fans of a certain age, it might seem impossible that the draft will still be televised and take place without a big audience cheering or booing each pick.

Vikings

April 1

Will Vikings pick a QB in first three rounds of the draft? Should they?

After a horrendous month of March, we can at least start to try to think about warmer weather, better times ahead and actual things on the sports calendar.

Vikings

April 1

Among the things columnist Jim Souhan misses is a border battle where you can throw out the records when the the teams meet and players stay focused b

Souhan: Missing sports clichés, the comfort food of English language

There's an "i" in cliché, but this is all about team, and columnist Jim Souhan is a team-first guy, but it's a business and he's got to be able to feed his family.

Vikings

April 1

As the league has “meetings about meetings,” ex-Viking end Jared Allen is hanging with his kids in Nashville.

Even without live sports, Jared Allen plans to dodge NFL draft

The NFL isn't doing anything wrong by conducting its business at a safe distance in our current low-speed world. Nor is it behaving admirably as some sort of heroic distraction.

Vikings

March 31

Four Gophers are preparing for the NFL draft in unconventional ways because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Clockwise, from upper left: Safety Antoine Winfi

Scoggins: Gophers' NFL draft prospects having to adjust on the fly

The coronavirus outbreak is turning the draft process into a throwback way of doing business. Coaches and scouts are having to trust their eyes and judge a player by how he performed in games.

Vikings

March 31

Vikings Mailbag: D-backs, the first-round pick, the NFC North favorite

Questions about Anthony Harris, free agents still on the market, the draft and more were on the minds on Vikings fans asking questions for this week's mailbag.

Vikings

March 30

Sharpe won't outrun Diggs, but he'll add solid depth to Vikings

As the Vikings try to fill the void left by Stefon Diggs' exit, what are realistic expectations for their new wide receiver?

Vikings

March 30

Greatest sports movies? Our Virtual Happy Hour picked 50

Ten Star Tribune staff members gathered after work (or during work for some) for a Virtual Happy Hour in which they compiled a list by holding a draft of the best sports movies. Here are their picks, video clips and more.

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March 29