NFL regular Ludacris performed during the Madden Bowl XXII in San Francisco in 2016.

— Omar Vega, Invision/AP

Vikings recruit Ludacris to perform at Sunday's playoff game vs. Giants

January 13, 2023 - 10:41 AM

The Atlanta rapper's halftime appearance in Minneapolis precedes his St. Paul gig with Janet Jackson in May.

Why the not-great Vikings have a decent chance of winning the not-great NFC

Receivers K.J. Osborn, Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen and the Vikings can dance with anybody in the NFC.

— Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

January 09, 2023 - 7:16 PM

The Vikings, despite their 13-4 mark, might not inspire Super Bowl expectations, but their NFC playoff peers face just as many issues, if not more.

For Ed Donatell, Vikings defensive coordinator: Would a title be enough to keep his job?

Ed Donatell’s defense has made big plays often this season — and also given up big yards.

— Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

January 13, 2023 - 6:36 AM

It's likely Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell is coaching for his job on Sunday, but his comments Thursday were relaxed and confident.

Can the Vikings finally fix their uneven running game in the postseason?

Dalvin Cook of the Vikings had a big hole against the Bears last Sunday at Soldier Field. If he can run effectively, it will help the team’s playoff hopes a lot.

— Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

January 12, 2023 - 7:04 AM

Dalvin Cook rushed for 1,173 yards this season but, on nearly one of every four carries, he was stopped for no gain or lost yards. The Vikings need to reduce those inefficient running plays.

No need to revisit 'Giants 41, Vikings 0' on this day 21 years ago — except for this story ...

Tom and Tim O’Neill and friends at an infamous Vikings playoff game.

— Submitted photo

January 13, 2023 - 7:45 PM

In the middle of a stunning game no one around here likes to recall, a stunning moment two Vikings fans will never forget.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson is a unanimous selection as first-team All-Pro

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) at practice this week. He will play his first NFL playoff game on Sunday.

— Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

January 13, 2023 - 12:25 PM

The receiver is first-team All-Pro for the first time in his career and is joined by Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola.

Vikings believe unquantifiable connectedness will carry them in postseason

Vikings receivers Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson celebrate Jefferson’s touchdown against the Jets on Dec. 4. Jefferson will play in a playoff game for the first time Sunday.

— Elizabeth Flores, Star Tribune

January 12, 2023 - 6:31 AM

Vikings Insider: The bond among Vikings players showed through when they trailed the Colts 33-0 at halftime last month. Will it be a factor in the tough games that could be ahead?