Andrew Krammer
@andrewkrammer.bsky.social
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
An example of J.J. McCarthy's first read being taken out. He runs from clean pocket for 3 yards and leaves Hockenson open. Lot of room for growth.
Within 10 yards: completed 14 of 20 [70%] for 93 yards
10+ yards: completed 6 of 22 [27%] for 155 yards, TD, 2 INTs
Within 10 yards: completed 14 of 20 [70%] for 93 yards
10+ yards: completed 6 of 22 [27%] for 155 yards, TD, 2 INTs
November 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
An example of J.J. McCarthy's first read being taken out. He runs from clean pocket for 3 yards and leaves Hockenson open. Lot of room for growth.
Within 10 yards: completed 14 of 20 [70%] for 93 yards
10+ yards: completed 6 of 22 [27%] for 155 yards, TD, 2 INTs
Within 10 yards: completed 14 of 20 [70%] for 93 yards
10+ yards: completed 6 of 22 [27%] for 155 yards, TD, 2 INTs
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
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)
This guy's just here for a good time
November 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This guy's just here for a good time
The NFL fined running back Aaron Jones $23,186, the total for a first offense of unnecessary roughness "use of the helmet." The league cited this 14-yard screen on the opening drive.
November 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The NFL fined running back Aaron Jones $23,186, the total for a first offense of unnecessary roughness "use of the helmet." The league cited this 14-yard screen on the opening drive.
Vikings' initial injury report ahead of Sunday vs Ravens
Five DNPs, including TE Josh Oliver, RB Aaron Jones and S Theo Jackson.
LT Christian Darrisaw: "Definitely getting more confident" in surgically-repaired left knee. "Trusting it more."
Five DNPs, including TE Josh Oliver, RB Aaron Jones and S Theo Jackson.
LT Christian Darrisaw: "Definitely getting more confident" in surgically-repaired left knee. "Trusting it more."
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Vikings' initial injury report ahead of Sunday vs Ravens
Five DNPs, including TE Josh Oliver, RB Aaron Jones and S Theo Jackson.
LT Christian Darrisaw: "Definitely getting more confident" in surgically-repaired left knee. "Trusting it more."
Five DNPs, including TE Josh Oliver, RB Aaron Jones and S Theo Jackson.
LT Christian Darrisaw: "Definitely getting more confident" in surgically-repaired left knee. "Trusting it more."
Van Ginkel closes back side of split zone by crushing Lions TE Brock Wright
November 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Van Ginkel closes back side of split zone by crushing Lions TE Brock Wright
In the middle of Andrew Van Ginkel's 39 snaps was this blindside shot from Lions WR Kalif Raymond... and the TFL falls in his lap. Him dishing + taking hits while coming back from neck injury was a good sign.
November 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
In the middle of Andrew Van Ginkel's 39 snaps was this blindside shot from Lions WR Kalif Raymond... and the TFL falls in his lap. Him dishing + taking hits while coming back from neck injury was a good sign.
Another Vikings simulated pressure (4-man rush w/ non-DL involved) aimed at the interior that worked. Pace, through Gibbs, moves off Goff and Rodriguez hits his arm. Incomplete.
November 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Another Vikings simulated pressure (4-man rush w/ non-DL involved) aimed at the interior that worked. Pace, through Gibbs, moves off Goff and Rodriguez hits his arm. Incomplete.
Flores attacked Lions' retooled interior line and played Jahmyr Gibbs off the field in the process. Gibbs allowed seven pressures, per Next Gen Stats, starting here when he doesn't take the first blitzer through in Cashman.
November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Flores attacked Lions' retooled interior line and played Jahmyr Gibbs off the field in the process. Gibbs allowed seven pressures, per Next Gen Stats, starting here when he doesn't take the first blitzer through in Cashman.
McCarthy again leveraged Lions' attention on Jefferson during 31 yarder to Addison, who redeemed the drop by working through physical coverage from Lions CB Amik Robertson and tracking this one.
November 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
McCarthy again leveraged Lions' attention on Jefferson during 31 yarder to Addison, who redeemed the drop by working through physical coverage from Lions CB Amik Robertson and tracking this one.
End zone angle of J.J. McCarthy's first pass in Detroit that could've been a touchdown to Addison. Lions safeties shift with Jefferson motion, McCarthy + Addison on same page vs. press corner w/ no safety help.
November 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
End zone angle of J.J. McCarthy's first pass in Detroit that could've been a touchdown to Addison. Lions safeties shift with Jefferson motion, McCarthy + Addison on same page vs. press corner w/ no safety help.
Vikings playing time in Detroit
📈 DT Javon Hargrave
📉 OLB Dallas Turner, S Theo Jackson
🔋OLB Jonathan Greenard barely left the field (career-high 97%)
📈 DT Javon Hargrave
📉 OLB Dallas Turner, S Theo Jackson
🔋OLB Jonathan Greenard barely left the field (career-high 97%)
November 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Vikings playing time in Detroit
📈 DT Javon Hargrave
📉 OLB Dallas Turner, S Theo Jackson
🔋OLB Jonathan Greenard barely left the field (career-high 97%)
📈 DT Javon Hargrave
📉 OLB Dallas Turner, S Theo Jackson
🔋OLB Jonathan Greenard barely left the field (career-high 97%)
J.J. McCarthy returns to start a game again in Michigan and the Vikings are expecting to have a couple other injured starters, Andrew Van Ginkel and Brian O'Neill, back as well.
November 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
J.J. McCarthy returns to start a game again in Michigan and the Vikings are expecting to have a couple other injured starters, Andrew Van Ginkel and Brian O'Neill, back as well.
Two Vikings defenders fined by the NFL for plays against the Chargers. Turner's fine for flagged roughing on Herbert. Cashman was not flagged for fined hit on Kimani Vidal.
November 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Two Vikings defenders fined by the NFL for plays against the Chargers. Turner's fine for flagged roughing on Herbert. Cashman was not flagged for fined hit on Kimani Vidal.
Vikings injury report shows edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel upgraded to a full participant. Van Ginkel spoke to reporters today for the first time since leaving Sept. 21 win vs. Bengals.
AVG said hope is to return Sunday in Detroit. "I feel really good with where I'm at ... Been able to ramp it up"
AVG said hope is to return Sunday in Detroit. "I feel really good with where I'm at ... Been able to ramp it up"
October 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Vikings injury report shows edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel upgraded to a full participant. Van Ginkel spoke to reporters today for the first time since leaving Sept. 21 win vs. Bengals.
AVG said hope is to return Sunday in Detroit. "I feel really good with where I'm at ... Been able to ramp it up"
AVG said hope is to return Sunday in Detroit. "I feel really good with where I'm at ... Been able to ramp it up"
The pricey, lackluster D-line looms as QBs have recently torched the Vikings when sending 5+ rushers
Jalen Hurts’ 15 dropbacks vs. 5+
10 of 12 passing
220 yards
2 TDs
3 sacks
Justin Herbert’s 18 dropbacks
11 of 13 passing
150 yards
2 TDs
INT
2 sacks
Jalen Hurts’ 15 dropbacks vs. 5+
10 of 12 passing
220 yards
2 TDs
3 sacks
Justin Herbert’s 18 dropbacks
11 of 13 passing
150 yards
2 TDs
INT
2 sacks
October 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The pricey, lackluster D-line looms as QBs have recently torched the Vikings when sending 5+ rushers
Jalen Hurts’ 15 dropbacks vs. 5+
10 of 12 passing
220 yards
2 TDs
3 sacks
Justin Herbert’s 18 dropbacks
11 of 13 passing
150 yards
2 TDs
INT
2 sacks
Jalen Hurts’ 15 dropbacks vs. 5+
10 of 12 passing
220 yards
2 TDs
3 sacks
Justin Herbert’s 18 dropbacks
11 of 13 passing
150 yards
2 TDs
INT
2 sacks
Since losing to Brian Flores' Dolphins as a rookie in 2020, Justin Herbert has had little trouble in their two meetings since
October 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Since losing to Brian Flores' Dolphins as a rookie in 2020, Justin Herbert has had little trouble in their two meetings since
Vikings snaps vs Chargers
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Vikings snaps vs Chargers
C.J. Ham and Andrew Van Ginkel ruled out for Vikings at Chargers on Thursday night
Five questionable, including both starting tackles. Christian Darrisaw said Sunday evening 'we'll see.' Needed to sit out today's walkthrough.
Five questionable, including both starting tackles. Christian Darrisaw said Sunday evening 'we'll see.' Needed to sit out today's walkthrough.
October 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
C.J. Ham and Andrew Van Ginkel ruled out for Vikings at Chargers on Thursday night
Five questionable, including both starting tackles. Christian Darrisaw said Sunday evening 'we'll see.' Needed to sit out today's walkthrough.
Five questionable, including both starting tackles. Christian Darrisaw said Sunday evening 'we'll see.' Needed to sit out today's walkthrough.
Vikings injury report: Brian O'Neill and C.J. Ham remained out of team's first practice of short week. There was no media access portion today. Aaron Jones' three-week window opened. O'Connell said he could return Thursday night.
October 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Vikings injury report: Brian O'Neill and C.J. Ham remained out of team's first practice of short week. There was no media access portion today. Aaron Jones' three-week window opened. O'Connell said he could return Thursday night.
Vikings' first injury report ahead of Thursday night against the Chargers ... O'Neill played all 69 snaps vs Eagles with brace on right knee, said afterward it gave out on him a couple times "but we knew that was going to happen."
October 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Vikings' first injury report ahead of Thursday night against the Chargers ... O'Neill played all 69 snaps vs Eagles with brace on right knee, said afterward it gave out on him a couple times "but we knew that was going to happen."
Excellent photo by the Star Tribune's Liz Flores of Carson Wentz's pick six, a play in two acts
October 20, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Excellent photo by the Star Tribune's Liz Flores of Carson Wentz's pick six, a play in two acts
Josh Metellus takes his place in the middle of the pregame huddle, delivering some final hype before Vikings-Eagles kickoff
October 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Josh Metellus takes his place in the middle of the pregame huddle, delivering some final hype before Vikings-Eagles kickoff
Three changes to the Vikings injury report: Darrisaw gets scheduled rest day, Jonathan Greenard has a new hamstring injury, and Donovan Jackson upgraded to full go
October 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Three changes to the Vikings injury report: Darrisaw gets scheduled rest day, Jonathan Greenard has a new hamstring injury, and Donovan Jackson upgraded to full go