Andrew Krammer
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Vikings for StarTribune.com out of Minneapolis ... also on the Access Vikings podcast and Star Tribune's YouTube channel
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when Gary Kubiak once called a successful, fourth-down QB sweep for Kirk Cousins
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when Gary Kubiak once called a successful, fourth-down QB sweep for Kirk Cousins
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Vikings push forward with diversity summit despite pushback on DEI efforts nationwide
While the NFL paused its accelerator program for minority coaches and executives, the Vikings’ program led by assistant coach Mike Pettine is still going strong.
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The NFL paused its accelerator program for minority coaches and executives this year.
Meanwhile, the Vikings’ program led by assistant coach Mike Pettine is still going strong.
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Meanwhile, the Vikings’ program led by assistant coach Mike Pettine is still going strong.
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Vikings rank 22nd w/ 9 takeaways; had 0 vs BAL for fourth time in six games
Blake Cashman: “I don’t think anyone on our side of the ball saw this coming this year. This defense is built on disruption, creating takeaways. We just have to be...more greedy, taking advantage of every opportunity."
Blake Cashman: “I don’t think anyone on our side of the ball saw this coming this year. This defense is built on disruption, creating takeaways. We just have to be...more greedy, taking advantage of every opportunity."
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Vikings rank 22nd w/ 9 takeaways; had 0 vs BAL for fourth time in six games
Blake Cashman: “I don’t think anyone on our side of the ball saw this coming this year. This defense is built on disruption, creating takeaways. We just have to be...more greedy, taking advantage of every opportunity."
Blake Cashman: “I don’t think anyone on our side of the ball saw this coming this year. This defense is built on disruption, creating takeaways. We just have to be...more greedy, taking advantage of every opportunity."
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard’s left shoulder injury is not expected to be a long-term issue.
O'Connell: "He’s sore, but we’ll see if he can get some time in this week on the practice field and potentially be available for this Sunday."
O'Connell: "He’s sore, but we’ll see if he can get some time in this week on the practice field and potentially be available for this Sunday."
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard’s left shoulder injury is not expected to be a long-term issue.
O'Connell: "He’s sore, but we’ll see if he can get some time in this week on the practice field and potentially be available for this Sunday."
O'Connell: "He’s sore, but we’ll see if he can get some time in this week on the practice field and potentially be available for this Sunday."
Vikings-Ravens snaps
⛽ Andrew Van Ginkel's 80% his most since Week 1
📈 Aaron Jones, season-high 71% playing through shoulder injury
🏥 Third time in ninth game that each OL played every snap
🏈 Dallas Turner played five defensive snaps before Greenard's third-quarter injury
⛽ Andrew Van Ginkel's 80% his most since Week 1
📈 Aaron Jones, season-high 71% playing through shoulder injury
🏥 Third time in ninth game that each OL played every snap
🏈 Dallas Turner played five defensive snaps before Greenard's third-quarter injury
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Vikings-Ravens snaps
⛽ Andrew Van Ginkel's 80% his most since Week 1
📈 Aaron Jones, season-high 71% playing through shoulder injury
🏥 Third time in ninth game that each OL played every snap
🏈 Dallas Turner played five defensive snaps before Greenard's third-quarter injury
⛽ Andrew Van Ginkel's 80% his most since Week 1
📈 Aaron Jones, season-high 71% playing through shoulder injury
🏥 Third time in ninth game that each OL played every snap
🏈 Dallas Turner played five defensive snaps before Greenard's third-quarter injury
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As J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson struggled to connect, Jalen Nailor gets his ‘big one’
As J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson struggled to connect, Jalen Nailor gets his ‘big one’
Jefferson caught only four of 12 targets vs. the Ravens while Nailor took on a leading role, kickstarted by a 62-yard catch on the Vikings’ opening drive.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
As J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson struggled to connect, Jalen Nailor gets his ‘big one’
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Odds, ends from Vikings-Ravens
- Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury looms over fatigued defense
- Adam Thielen defends hit on Kyle Hamilton, cleared air w/ him postgame
- Myles Price's offseason training partner, a Ravens rookie, forced the fumble on him
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- Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury looms over fatigued defense
- Adam Thielen defends hit on Kyle Hamilton, cleared air w/ him postgame
- Myles Price's offseason training partner, a Ravens rookie, forced the fumble on him
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Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard exits with a shoulder injury, then the Ravens pile up rushing yards
Greenard left in the third quarter after landing on his left shoulder while chasing Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Odds, ends from Vikings-Ravens
- Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury looms over fatigued defense
- Adam Thielen defends hit on Kyle Hamilton, cleared air w/ him postgame
- Myles Price's offseason training partner, a Ravens rookie, forced the fumble on him
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- Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury looms over fatigued defense
- Adam Thielen defends hit on Kyle Hamilton, cleared air w/ him postgame
- Myles Price's offseason training partner, a Ravens rookie, forced the fumble on him
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The Vikings lost. Morale is low. Still thought it noteworthy that Jonathan Greenard jumped Lamar Jackson's first throw, a screen, a la Andrew Van Ginkel.
AVG: "He's doing a lot better being able to see those situations. I’ve always told him he’s going to get one, and I’m going to go crazy."
AVG: "He's doing a lot better being able to see those situations. I’ve always told him he’s going to get one, and I’m going to go crazy."
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The Vikings lost. Morale is low. Still thought it noteworthy that Jonathan Greenard jumped Lamar Jackson's first throw, a screen, a la Andrew Van Ginkel.
AVG: "He's doing a lot better being able to see those situations. I’ve always told him he’s going to get one, and I’m going to go crazy."
AVG: "He's doing a lot better being able to see those situations. I’ve always told him he’s going to get one, and I’m going to go crazy."
Odds, ends from Vikings-Ravens
- Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury looms over fatigued defense
- Adam Thielen defends hit on Kyle Hamilton, cleared air w/ him postgame
- Myles Price's offseason training partner, a Ravens rookie, forced the fumble on him
www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
- Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury looms over fatigued defense
- Adam Thielen defends hit on Kyle Hamilton, cleared air w/ him postgame
- Myles Price's offseason training partner, a Ravens rookie, forced the fumble on him
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Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard exits with a shoulder injury, then the Ravens pile up rushing yards
Greenard left in the third quarter after landing on his left shoulder while chasing Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Odds, ends from Vikings-Ravens
- Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury looms over fatigued defense
- Adam Thielen defends hit on Kyle Hamilton, cleared air w/ him postgame
- Myles Price's offseason training partner, a Ravens rookie, forced the fumble on him
www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
- Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury looms over fatigued defense
- Adam Thielen defends hit on Kyle Hamilton, cleared air w/ him postgame
- Myles Price's offseason training partner, a Ravens rookie, forced the fumble on him
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Update: six false starts
Vikings flagged for a FIFTH false start (at home) ... this one on Justin Jefferson. Blake Brandel, Christian Darrisaw, Ben Yurosek and Brian O'Neill have also been flagged today.
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Update: six false starts
Vikings flagged for a FIFTH false start (at home) ... this one on Justin Jefferson. Blake Brandel, Christian Darrisaw, Ben Yurosek and Brian O'Neill have also been flagged today.
November 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Vikings flagged for a FIFTH false start (at home) ... this one on Justin Jefferson. Blake Brandel, Christian Darrisaw, Ben Yurosek and Brian O'Neill have also been flagged today.
Vikings gave up 47 yards from scrimmage on seven touches to Derrick Henry on that drive... the defense has been on the field for 29 of 49 game minutes.
Lamar caps it with the 2-yard TD and 2-point conversion to put the Vikings in a 27-13 hole w/ 10:40 left
Lamar caps it with the 2-yard TD and 2-point conversion to put the Vikings in a 27-13 hole w/ 10:40 left
November 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Vikings gave up 47 yards from scrimmage on seven touches to Derrick Henry on that drive... the defense has been on the field for 29 of 49 game minutes.
Lamar caps it with the 2-yard TD and 2-point conversion to put the Vikings in a 27-13 hole w/ 10:40 left
Lamar caps it with the 2-yard TD and 2-point conversion to put the Vikings in a 27-13 hole w/ 10:40 left
Officials miss an obvious DPI on Justin Jefferson in the end zone, one of two outcomes the Vikings sought when throwing that on 3rd and 15.... no call and Vikings settle for a field goal.
Vikings 13, Ravens 19 with 2:16 left in the third quarter
Vikings 13, Ravens 19 with 2:16 left in the third quarter
November 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Officials miss an obvious DPI on Justin Jefferson in the end zone, one of two outcomes the Vikings sought when throwing that on 3rd and 15.... no call and Vikings settle for a field goal.
Vikings 13, Ravens 19 with 2:16 left in the third quarter
Vikings 13, Ravens 19 with 2:16 left in the third quarter
Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) ruled out, team says
November 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) ruled out, team says
Adam Thielen enraged as he's flagged for an illegal blindside block on Kyle Hamilton on fourth down. Appeared like Thielen made contact with Hamilton's helmet.
November 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Adam Thielen enraged as he's flagged for an illegal blindside block on Kyle Hamilton on fourth down. Appeared like Thielen made contact with Hamilton's helmet.
Greenard (shoulder) questionable to return, team says
Greenard left the med tent with a towel over his head, went straight for the locker room where further evaluation can be done
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Greenard (shoulder) questionable to return, team says
Vikings 10, Ravens 19
Baltimore has scored 16 unanswered points since the Vikings took a 10-3 lead in the second quarter.
Baltimore has scored 16 unanswered points since the Vikings took a 10-3 lead in the second quarter.
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Vikings 10, Ravens 19
Baltimore has scored 16 unanswered points since the Vikings took a 10-3 lead in the second quarter.
Baltimore has scored 16 unanswered points since the Vikings took a 10-3 lead in the second quarter.
Jonathan Greenard in obvious pain after going down while chasing Lamar Jackson
November 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Jonathan Greenard in obvious pain after going down while chasing Lamar Jackson
Great red-zone coverage by the Vikings defense leads to essentially two Lamar Jackson throwaways on second and third + goal.
Vikings 10, Ravens 12 ... Baltimore has six points off McCarthy's two interceptions
Vikings 10, Ravens 12 ... Baltimore has six points off McCarthy's two interceptions
November 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Great red-zone coverage by the Vikings defense leads to essentially two Lamar Jackson throwaways on second and third + goal.
Vikings 10, Ravens 12 ... Baltimore has six points off McCarthy's two interceptions
Vikings 10, Ravens 12 ... Baltimore has six points off McCarthy's two interceptions
J.J. McCarthy throws another interception deep, this one on a 3rd-and-1, play-action shot attempt. Jefferson fell down and Marlon Humphrey gets McCarthy's second interception of the game.
Aaron Jones had carries of 17 and 5 yards on that drive, but didn't get the third-down opportunity.
Aaron Jones had carries of 17 and 5 yards on that drive, but didn't get the third-down opportunity.
November 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
J.J. McCarthy throws another interception deep, this one on a 3rd-and-1, play-action shot attempt. Jefferson fell down and Marlon Humphrey gets McCarthy's second interception of the game.
Aaron Jones had carries of 17 and 5 yards on that drive, but didn't get the third-down opportunity.
Aaron Jones had carries of 17 and 5 yards on that drive, but didn't get the third-down opportunity.
Dallas Turner with another flagged hit on the QB, this one in the building where the Anthony Barr rule originated
November 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Dallas Turner with another flagged hit on the QB, this one in the building where the Anthony Barr rule originated
Eric Wilson taking on Patrick Ricard to stop Derrick Henry on third down is some meat & potatoes football
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Eric Wilson taking on Patrick Ricard to stop Derrick Henry on third down is some meat & potatoes football
A Dallas Turner appearance!
November 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A Dallas Turner appearance!
Andrew Van Ginkel took away Lamar Jackson's first read on the screen, but a Byron Murphy illegal use of hands flag on the backside slant gives the Ravens a new set of downs
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Andrew Van Ginkel took away Lamar Jackson's first read on the screen, but a Byron Murphy illegal use of hands flag on the backside slant gives the Ravens a new set of downs
J.J. McCarthy gets a little greedy on the third-down deep ball that gave Malaki Starks plenty of time to get underneath and intercept it.
November 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
J.J. McCarthy gets a little greedy on the third-down deep ball that gave Malaki Starks plenty of time to get underneath and intercept it.
That'll do, Vikings defense ... Henry and Jackson have combined for 8 carries and 21 rushing yards (1 first down)
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
That'll do, Vikings defense ... Henry and Jackson have combined for 8 carries and 21 rushing yards (1 first down)
Aaron Jones handled seven touches while playing the Vikings' first 13 snaps before ceding a down to Jordan Mason on this third possession.
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Aaron Jones handled seven touches while playing the Vikings' first 13 snaps before ceding a down to Jordan Mason on this third possession.