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Even Vikings best blockers were no match for Browns. Here's why
A deeper look at how the Browns bulldozed the Vikings' offensive line, throwing off its timing and creases in the run game while affecting Kirk Cousins' ability to find open targets.
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Podcast: Vikings in a 1-3 hole after dropping another close game to Browns
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and LaVelle E. Neal discuss the Vikings' 14-7 loss to the Browns, and coach Mike Zimmer's reaction, in the latest Access Vikings podcast.
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Vikings inactives: Dalvin Cook returns; Anthony Barr remains sidelined
Cook returns from a one-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, while the Vikings defense will still be without linebacker Anthony Barr because of a knee injury.
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Vikings mailbag: Does Herndon have role? Does Stefanski have advantage? A Cook question, too
Send questions to @Andrew_Krammer on Twitter or andrew.krammer@startribune.com. Listen for answers on the weekly Access Vikings podcast or find them here on Fridays.
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Podcast: Kevin Stefanski's return tops Vikings-Browns storylines
Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss Browns coach Kevin Stefanski's return, Kirk Cousins, and more on the latest Access Vikings podcast.
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What's behind improved play of the Vikings offensive line? Here's a good look
The Vikings offensive line deserves credit for more consistent play, but it's a group effort that's getting more out of the blockers up front.
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Podcast: Despite Cook's absence, Cousins keeps rolling vs. Seahawks
The Vikings finally beat the Seahawks, and quarterback Kirk Cousins was a big reason why. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Chip Scoggins recap the 30-17 win.
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Vikings-Seahawks inactives: Cook will sit against Seattle
Dalvin Cook is officially out for the Vikings' home opener against the Seahawks due to a sprained ankle suffered last week in Arizona.
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Vikings add Ameer Abdullah back to active roster
But the team did not call A.J. Rose up from the practice squad, which could be a good sign for Dalvin Cook.
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Vikings mailbag: What's up with the defense? Who's the next emerging player?
Send questions to @Andrew_Krammer on Twitter or andrew.krammer@startribune.com, and listen for answers on the weekly Access Vikings podcast, or find them here on Fridays.
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Podcast: Russell Wilson is 7-0 vs. the Vikings; can they finally top him?
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Michael Rand preview Sunday's home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium, where Seattle arrives with the same quarterback but a vulnerable team.
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Murray busted up the Vikings' defense. Here's how he did it
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray gave coach Mike Zimmer and his staff plenty to digest ahead of this Sunday's similar challenge in mobile Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.
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Vikings add Mannion to active roster
The team cut running back Ameer Abdullah to make room for the quarterback.
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Podcast: Missed field goal undercuts Vikings' improvements in Arizona
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' 34-33 loss from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
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Vikings-Cardinals inactives: Kendricks will play in Arizona
Linebacker Eric Kendricks was listed questionable due to a quadriceps injury that forced him to miss one practice. Cornerback Cameron Dantzler returns to the active roster after being a healthy scratch last week.
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Vikings sign Ameer Abdullah to active roster, promote Sean Mannion
The team cut Brandon Dillon to make room for Abdullah
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Vikings mailbag: Draft and develop? Darrisaw's return? Stopping Kyler Murray?
Send questions to @Andrew_Krammer on Twitter or andrew.krammer@startribune.com, and listen for answers on the weekly Access Vikings podcast or find them here on Friday mornings.
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Podcast: Vikings' tasks get taller on both sides of the ball in Arizona
Edge rusher Chandler Jones had five sacks and quarterback Kyler Murray had five touchdowns for the 1-0 Cardinals. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Michael Rand size up the Vikings' challenge this Sunday in Arizona.
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Here's how Vikings line was targeted and overpowered by the Bengals
Center Garrett Bradbury, and guards Ezra Cleveland and Oli Udoh were schemed into one-on-one matchups they struggled to handle in Sunday's overtime loss in Cincinnati.
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Podcast: Vikings' loss in Cincinnati sets bad tone for 2021 season
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Jim Souhan recap the loss, and how coach Mike Zimmer and players responded, in the latest Access Vikings podcast.
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