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

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

Mailbag podcast: Defensive development? Brian Flores' outlook with Vikings?

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand open the mailbag and answer your questions about the Vikings defensive development, coaching and more in this episode.

Vikings, C.J. Ham fight stigma on mental health: 'I struggle, too'

Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham is openly talking about his mental health struggles as he and the team fight the stigma around it.

— Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

The Minnesota Vikings' mental health campaign highlights stories from players and employees about everything from anxiety and depression to mental well-being.

Vikings big question: What's the short- and long-term outlook for pass rushers?

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent was stripped of the ball by Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) during Sunday’s game at Soldier Field in Chicago.

— Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune

Marcus Davenport's injury and Danielle Hunter's pending free agency are questions, but Brian Flores has shown he'll take chances to produce a pass rush.

The 'Josh Freeman Game.' Tenth anniversary of a bizarre Vikings moment

Vikings QB Josh Freeman shakes hands with Giants QB Eli Manning after their 2013 game.

— Star Tribune

Odd circumstances led up to one of the oddest games ever played by the Vikings. Here's what we remember — and maybe wish we could forget — about Josh Freeman's one and only start at quarterback.

In a mediocre NFL season, the Vikings should forget tanking for Caleb Williams

Think the Vikings should tank for USC do-it-all quarterback Caleb Williams (left)? Maybe give Kirk Cousins (right) and the current roster some more time to compete in a mediocre NFL.

— Associated Press

The last of the NFL unbeatens losing at 5-0 — the earliest since 2017 — is a reminder that there are no certain wins, no surefire losses and too many reasons not to tank.

Short-yardage muscle not on Vikings' long list of problems

Kirk Cousins scored on a quarterback sneak in last season’s wild-card playoff game against the Giants. The Vikings have converted on 10 of 11 short-yardage situations on third or fourth down this season, best in the NFL with the 49ers.

— Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

With a yard needed on third and fourth down, the 2-4 Vikings have converted 10 of 11 opportunities — a 90.9% rate that matches Monday's opponent, the 5-1 49ers.