Minnesota Vikings

Vikings 2023 season previews: Read the complete collection here

Kirk Cousins, Kevin O'Connell, other keys to the team and more are featured in our guide to the Vikings season.

Last updated September 11, 2023 - 8:03 AM

The Vikings will win a Super Bowl, claims creator of video series on frustrating football teams

September 08, 2023 - 10:54 AM

New Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. is still ascending

September 04, 2023 - 7:54 PM

No new Vikings player is in a more pivotal role than cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., who is being asked to play multiple positions and be a leader to his not-much-younger teammates.

Analyzing Kirk Cousins' future as big contracts swirl around, but don't include, the Vikings QB

September 02, 2023 - 4:32 PM

The Vikings are investing in tight ends and receivers. What about the quarterback at the center of it all in the final year of his contract?

Art and soul: Vikings' tattoos tell poignant stories about players' lives

September 05, 2023 - 7:53 AM

The players' body art honors ancestors, supplies motivation and provides reminders about where they've been or where they're hoping to go.

Five top story lines for the 2023 NFL season: QBs, QBs and more QBs

September 06, 2023 - 11:58 AM

For established stars like Patrick Mahomes to potential new ones like Bryce Young, the NFL conversation revolves around quarterbacks again.

NFL power rankings: Where do the Vikings stand as the 2023 season begins?

September 06, 2023 - 11:46 AM

NFL Insider Mark Craig peers into his trusty Magic 8-ball to predict who will rise to the top in each conference.

Drafting the 10 best moments in Vikings history

September 07, 2023 - 9:02 AM

• Six new Vikings who could make a big impact in 2023

  September 03, 2023 - 8:52 PM

  A mass exodus of veteran players opened up opportunities for new contributors on the Vikings roster.

• Award winners, playoff teams and more: Mark Craig's predictions for the 2023 NFL season

  September 06, 2023 - 6:57 PM

  While it may be hard to imagine the Vikings winning as many games as they did last season, are they good enough to be a playoff team? Our NFL writer tackles that question and more.

• Vikings 2023 schedule analysis: game-by-game breakdown of difficult slate

  September 01, 2023 - 12:02 PM

  A division title comes with a first-place schedule, and some high-profile opponents are coming to U.S. Bank Stadium this season.

• Vikings' Justin Jefferson leads the NFL in affability in his quest for history

  September 07, 2023 - 11:33 PM

  The Vikings have dealt with — and dealt away — divas throughout their history. Now they have perhaps the NFL's best receiver, and he also might rank as their most engaging personality.

• Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is striving to get better with age

  September 06, 2023 - 6:46 AM

  Quarterback Kirk Cousins' future with the Vikings is uncertain, so he's living in the moment and working to be healthy enough to make many more football moments.

• Minnesota Vikings bar finder: Where to watch games across U.S.

  September 07, 2023 - 6:07 AM

  With 84 verified Vikings bars in 28 states, connecting with fellow fans may be easier than you think.

• How will the 2023 Vikings win? If their young players step up and develop quickly

  September 06, 2023 - 7:47 PM

  Everywhere you look on the Vikings roster, you'll find a young or inexperienced player. The team's notion of staying competitive while replacing older players hinges on the D word: development.

• Alexander Mattison's time has come for the Vikings

  September 08, 2023 - 11:49 PM

  Vikings running back Alexander Mattison didn't think he'd be chosen over Dalvin Cook. But now he's in the driver's seat of the team's backfield.

• Brian Flores brings his fight to the Vikings

  September 09, 2023 - 1:21 PM

  Brian Flores says he's a 'street kid from Brooklyn': He fought his way out of the projects, he wasn't afraid to file a lawsuit against the NFL and now he leads the Vikings defense with that same edge.

• In Year 2, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell is moving forward

  September 03, 2023 - 4:16 PM

  In Kevin O'Connell's first season as coach, the Vikings put together one of the most incredible regular seasons in team history. But a deflating playoff loss led to an offseason of urgency.

• Justin Jefferson: 'I want to be the best out of everyone'

  September 07, 2023 - 10:01 AM

  Ahead of the fourth season of his record-breaking NFL career, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson talked with the Star Tribune's Mark Craig about his goals, his contract, his quarterback and his competition.

• Was 2022 Vikings season a fluke or Year 1 of a prolific era? We'll know the answer soon

  September 09, 2023 - 1:06 PM

  The Vikings historically struggle after a successful season. Can this 2023 team be different?

• What will the Vikings record be in 2023? Star Tribune writers weigh in with their predictions

  September 08, 2023 - 11:13 AM

  The Vikings offense is loaded. Their defense can't be much worse than 2022. But about those 11 one-score wins last season ...