Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings

4th NFC North
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  • Passing Yards
    233.1 PYPG
  • Rushing Yards
    133.3 RYPG
  • Total Yards Per Game
    366.4 YPG
  • Irv Smith Jr. and Vikings envision larger role for nimble tight end
    Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

    Irv Smith Jr. and Vikings envision larger role for nimble tight end

    Only the Eagles, with Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert, deployed two-tight end formations at a higher percentage than the Vikings last season, and offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak isn't expected to deviate with Kyle Rudolph and Smith, who had 36 catches for 311 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie. "I kind of got a good feel of the offense, everything the coaches are asking from me," Smith said. "Now it's just making that big jump in year two."

  • Vikings getting O-line line in order, and it could feature Pat Elflein at right guard
    TwinCities.com

    Vikings getting O-line line in order, and it could feature Pat Elflein at right guard

    Elflein started last season at left guard after being the starting center in 2017 and 2018. Alternating with the first team at left guard were Dakota Dozier and Aviante Collins. On the second team, rookie Ezra Cleveland worked at left guard and Dru Samia at right guard.

  • Dalvin Cook says he's focused on Week 1, not his contract status
    Star Tribune

    Dalvin Cook says he's focused on Week 1, not his contract status

    He said he hasn't thought about the possibility of heading into the season without a contract or the Vikings placing the franchise tag on him in March, adding his focus has been on getting ready for Week 1. "I think I'm an insurance policy, me, myself," Cook said. "I'm ready to go.