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Hercules Mata'afa
Jul 4, 2023
An Ex-Viking Quietly Wrecked the USFL: He could be in line for another shot in the NFL.
Nov 19, 2020
Hercules Mata’afa was a crucial component of the Minnesota Vikings’ success against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.
Nov 18, 2020
The Vikings are currently playing defense with one hand tied behind their back. Currently half of the Vikings’ starting defense is on Injured Reserve, so it’s all the more impressive that on Monday Night Football that ragtag band of backups managed to hold the Bears to under 150 total yards, just 3.0 yards per play and just ten total first downs — each of which marks the worst output by the Bears all year
Zimmer and Spielman talking
We are roughly two months away from the projected start of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. This is of course assuming […]
This year’s NFL offseason is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in recent history. Not only have CBA talks advanced, the Combine shed light on an incredibly deep wide receiver class and an unprecedented group of quarterbacks including Dak Prescott, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Philip Rivers and Teddy Bridgewater is set to hit free agency. It’s an offseason that has the potential to change the landscape of the NFL.
Aug 27, 2019
In only four days the Vikings roster will be cut down from 88 players to 53. By 3pm (CST) on Saturday the regular season squad, along with a 10-man practice squad, will be assembled. The team began trimming the fat on Tuesday, releasing cornerback Bene Benwikere and wide receiver Jordan Taylor. With roster cuts soon approaching, let’s take a final look at how the final 53 could unfold.
Aug 20, 2019
Mike Zimmer began Tuesday’s press conference by providing some thoughts on the Vikings’ preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. Zimmer said penalties were much better, which was a point of emphasis after the team committed 13 penalties in the first preseason game, and he also thought the defense tackled better. Still, Minnesota’s head coach said the 1st-team unit still gave up too many big plays. He also made a point to note the special teams can be better in coverage and in the return game, while emphasizing he’s looking to see which “young guys” step up to help out in those areas.
Aug 9, 2019
The Minnesota Vikings traveled to New Orleans for the first preseason game of the 2019 campaign. For a preseason game, […]
Aug 8, 2019
From the outside looking in, it may have seemed like a quiet offseason for the Vikings. Beyond re-signing Anthony Barr there were no major signings in free agency, the team didn’t lose any superstars and the core personnel remained quite similar to last year. Yet, behind the steel curtain, a lot went down.
Aug 5, 2019
On Monday, in advance of the Friday night showdown against the New Orleans Saints, the Minnesota Vikings released the first preseason depth chart of 2019. Although roles could change leading up to the regular season, here’s a look at how the 90-man roster is currently comprised in eyes of the coaching staff.