About Dustin Baker

Dustin Baker is a novelist and political scientist. His debut thriller, The Motor Route, is out now. He hosts VikesNow on YouTube and has covered the Vikings since 1996. Guilty pleasures: peanut butter ice cream, The Sopranos, Basset Hounds, and The Doors.

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Buccaneers WR Trey Palmer in 2023
Aug 11, 2025
A proven playmaker could be the perfect wide receiver fix for the Vikings after Rondale Moore’s injury. Here’s who they…
Vikings RB Aaron Jones with GB's Jordan Love in 2024.
Aug 11, 2025
USA Today's latest NFL forecast projects a shocking Super Bowl runner-up that few have shared to date. Here's the surprising…
Vikings fans cheer from the stands during the season opener.
Aug 11, 2025
A young Vikings defender has made a statement in the preseason, providing a performance that turned heads and hinted at…
Adam Thielen with the Vikings in 2018 celebrating a touchdown.
Aug 11, 2025
Trade speculation surrounding the Vikings is heating up for one man, with a recent injury adding urgency to the conversation.…
Close-up of Alexander Mattison’s custom Vikings cleats before Jets game.
Aug 11, 2025
A former Vikings running back is out for the season after a neck injury in Sunday’s game vs. Chicago that…
Tyreek Hill in 2025 at Dolphins training camp
Aug 11, 2025
The Vikings could quietly emerge as a sleeper trade spot for a HOF wide receiver, adding humongous firepower to the…
Baltimore Ravens helmet on sideline during game against Chiefs.
Aug 11, 2025
One former Vikings RB has found a new place of employment, trying on the 2025 Baltimore Ravens for size. He'll…
Brandon Powell runs the ball for the Vikings against the 49ers.
Aug 11, 2025
The Vikings could turn to a familiar face to help address a current roster problem. Here’s why this reunion might…
Kevin O'Connell in a preseason game against the Houston Texans in 2025.
Aug 10, 2025
Vikings fans share their predictions for the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 breakout player. See which rising stars could take a big…
Levi Drake Rodriguez in 2024. Vikings DT.
Aug 10, 2025
Several Vikings players have boosted their stock in a big way during training camp, moving closer to locking down key…