Andrew Krammer
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Vikings for StarTribune.com out of Minneapolis ... also on the Access Vikings podcast and Star Tribune's YouTube channel
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when Gary Kubiak once called a successful, fourth-down QB sweep for Kirk Cousins
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when Gary Kubiak once called a successful, fourth-down QB sweep for Kirk Cousins
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Vikings push forward with diversity summit despite pushback on DEI efforts nationwide
While the NFL paused its accelerator program for minority coaches and executives, the Vikings’ program led by assistant coach Mike Pettine is still going strong.
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The NFL paused its accelerator program for minority coaches and executives this year.
Meanwhile, the Vikings’ program led by assistant coach Mike Pettine is still going strong.
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Meanwhile, the Vikings’ program led by assistant coach Mike Pettine is still going strong.
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“You don’t set out with the intention of being on a list like that ... But it definitely means something to me because of all the things that go into those numbers for every guy on that list.”
Mark Craig on Harrison Smith ahead of game No. 200: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
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November 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
“You don’t set out with the intention of being on a list like that ... But it definitely means something to me because of all the things that go into those numbers for every guy on that list.”
Mark Craig on Harrison Smith ahead of game No. 200: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
Mark Craig on Harrison Smith ahead of game No. 200: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
Three Vikings defenders incurred four fines from the NFL during last Sunday's loss to the Ravens
Dallas Turner fined twice, once ($17,389) for the flagged hit on Lamar Jackson in the second quarter and another ($17,389) for a hip-drop tackle on the opening kickoff
Dallas Turner fined twice, once ($17,389) for the flagged hit on Lamar Jackson in the second quarter and another ($17,389) for a hip-drop tackle on the opening kickoff
November 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Three Vikings defenders incurred four fines from the NFL during last Sunday's loss to the Ravens
Dallas Turner fined twice, once ($17,389) for the flagged hit on Lamar Jackson in the second quarter and another ($17,389) for a hip-drop tackle on the opening kickoff
Dallas Turner fined twice, once ($17,389) for the flagged hit on Lamar Jackson in the second quarter and another ($17,389) for a hip-drop tackle on the opening kickoff
Final injury reports for Vikings-Bears on Sunday.
Jonathan Greenard to miss first Vikings game since signing four-year, $76m deal in March 2024; ends 27 straight starts.
Ryan Kelly took some first-team reps, Kevin O'Connell said, but he's ruled out after first week of three-week practice window.
Jonathan Greenard to miss first Vikings game since signing four-year, $76m deal in March 2024; ends 27 straight starts.
Ryan Kelly took some first-team reps, Kevin O'Connell said, but he's ruled out after first week of three-week practice window.
November 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Final injury reports for Vikings-Bears on Sunday.
Jonathan Greenard to miss first Vikings game since signing four-year, $76m deal in March 2024; ends 27 straight starts.
Ryan Kelly took some first-team reps, Kevin O'Connell said, but he's ruled out after first week of three-week practice window.
Jonathan Greenard to miss first Vikings game since signing four-year, $76m deal in March 2024; ends 27 straight starts.
Ryan Kelly took some first-team reps, Kevin O'Connell said, but he's ruled out after first week of three-week practice window.
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New Access Vikings w/ @andrewkrammer.bsky.social talking about Greenard and Kelly being ruled out vs. the Bears and answering listener Qs about helmets, fines and more.
+ FBF on 2021's Wk. 13 Vikings-Lions game.
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+ FBF on 2021's Wk. 13 Vikings-Lions game.
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Vikings rule two out vs. Bears, and a mailbag on helmets, fines and outside linebackers
Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss Ryan Kelly's week of practice, the outside linebacker room with Jonathan Greenard out against the Bears and the NFL's fine scale while answering listener…
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November 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
New Access Vikings w/ @andrewkrammer.bsky.social talking about Greenard and Kelly being ruled out vs. the Bears and answering listener Qs about helmets, fines and more.
+ FBF on 2021's Wk. 13 Vikings-Lions game.
Watch ⤵️ or listen wherever you get your pods.
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+ FBF on 2021's Wk. 13 Vikings-Lions game.
Watch ⤵️ or listen wherever you get your pods.
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Dallas Turner said he’s still “understanding the rules of the NFL” after his second costly roughing penalty in three weeks
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November 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Dallas Turner said he’s still “understanding the rules of the NFL” after his second costly roughing penalty in three weeks
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Justin Jefferson: “Mentally, just wanting to get back into that mode. I like to say savage mode. … Going out there and just killing it and not worrying about the plays, not worrying about anything else I can’t control. ... Making the most of my opportunities." www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Justin Jefferson: “Mentally, just wanting to get back into that mode. I like to say savage mode. … Going out there and just killing it and not worrying about the plays, not worrying about anything else I can’t control. ... Making the most of my opportunities." www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
Justin Jefferson says he needs to get back into ‘savage mode’ for the Vikings
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November 14, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Justin Jefferson says he needs to get back into ‘savage mode’ for the Vikings
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Randy Moss and Vince Wilfork are in the building tonight.
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Randy Moss and Vince Wilfork are in the building tonight.
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J.J. McCarthy returned to full participation for the #Vikings on Thursday, after being limited Wednesday with the right hand injury he sustained Sunday.
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
J.J. McCarthy returned to full participation for the #Vikings on Thursday, after being limited Wednesday with the right hand injury he sustained Sunday.
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Thought this was only in Madden!
👉 The Vikings run Engage-8 vs. the Ravens.
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👉 The Vikings run Engage-8 vs. the Ravens.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Thought this was only in Madden!
👉 The Vikings run Engage-8 vs. the Ravens.
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👉 The Vikings run Engage-8 vs. the Ravens.
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New Access Vikings ep. closing the loop on Vikings-Ravens and previewing the Vikings-Bears rematch, including McCarthy and Williams talk, with @bengoessling.bsky.social and @andrewkrammer.bsky.social.
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Vikings, J.J. McCarthy seek cohesion at home against surging Bears
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker preview Sunday's game between the Vikings (4-5) and Bears (6-3), who have won six of their last seven games. Will the offense find cohesion with J.J.…
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November 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
New Access Vikings ep. closing the loop on Vikings-Ravens and previewing the Vikings-Bears rematch, including McCarthy and Williams talk, with @bengoessling.bsky.social and @andrewkrammer.bsky.social.
Watch ⤵️ or listen wherever you get your pods.
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Watch ⤵️ or listen wherever you get your pods.
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"I’m like, ‘Dude, how are you feeling?’ And he’s like, ‘I feel great.’ I’m like, ‘Dude, you look good.’"
Ryan Kelly was a big addition to Wednesday's practice.
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Ryan Kelly was a big addition to Wednesday's practice.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
"I’m like, ‘Dude, how are you feeling?’ And he’s like, ‘I feel great.’ I’m like, ‘Dude, you look good.’"
Ryan Kelly was a big addition to Wednesday's practice.
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Ryan Kelly was a big addition to Wednesday's practice.
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"I’m like, ‘Dude, how are you feeling?’ And he’s like, ‘I feel great.’ I’m like, ‘Dude, you look good.’"
Ryan Kelly was a big addition to Wednesday's practice.
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Ryan Kelly was a big addition to Wednesday's practice.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
"I’m like, ‘Dude, how are you feeling?’ And he’s like, ‘I feel great.’ I’m like, ‘Dude, you look good.’"
Ryan Kelly was a big addition to Wednesday's practice.
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Ryan Kelly was a big addition to Wednesday's practice.
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Vikings-Bears injury report: J.J. McCarthy's right hand injury described as a bruise that he "definitely felt" on throws after hitting his hand on a helmet vs. Ravens. Practiced with a wrap on the hand today.
November 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Vikings-Bears injury report: J.J. McCarthy's right hand injury described as a bruise that he "definitely felt" on throws after hitting his hand on a helmet vs. Ravens. Practiced with a wrap on the hand today.
Injury updates from O'Connell
- Center Ryan Kelly to practice, starting three-week window while on I.R.
- J.J. McCarthy will practice w/ a wrap on right hand after hitting it on a Ravens helmet on Sunday.
- Carson Wentz underwent "successful left shoulder surgery" in L.A., will rejoin team soon.
- Center Ryan Kelly to practice, starting three-week window while on I.R.
- J.J. McCarthy will practice w/ a wrap on right hand after hitting it on a Ravens helmet on Sunday.
- Carson Wentz underwent "successful left shoulder surgery" in L.A., will rejoin team soon.
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Injury updates from O'Connell
- Center Ryan Kelly to practice, starting three-week window while on I.R.
- J.J. McCarthy will practice w/ a wrap on right hand after hitting it on a Ravens helmet on Sunday.
- Carson Wentz underwent "successful left shoulder surgery" in L.A., will rejoin team soon.
- Center Ryan Kelly to practice, starting three-week window while on I.R.
- J.J. McCarthy will practice w/ a wrap on right hand after hitting it on a Ravens helmet on Sunday.
- Carson Wentz underwent "successful left shoulder surgery" in L.A., will rejoin team soon.
Good news for the often-penalized Vikings? Sunday’s referee, Brad Rogers, has overseen a crew that has thrown the second-fewest flags (14.25 per game) among the 17 officiating crews this season. This is Rogers’ first Vikings game this season.
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Good news for the often-penalized Vikings? Sunday’s referee, Brad Rogers, has overseen a crew that has thrown the second-fewest flags (14.25 per game) among the 17 officiating crews this season. This is Rogers’ first Vikings game this season.
“There’s no excuse, we got to get T.J. involved in the game more." Mark Craig on T.J. Hockenson's lack of involvement in the passing game: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
Analysis: Believe it or not, T.J. Hockenson still plays for the Vikings. J.J. McCarthy needs him.
Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson seems like an ideal receptacle for a young QB to turn to when he’s out of rhythm. And coach Kevin O’Connell agrees.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
“There’s no excuse, we got to get T.J. involved in the game more." Mark Craig on T.J. Hockenson's lack of involvement in the passing game: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...
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Film review: The good, the bad, and the ugly from J.J. McCarthy's fourth career Vikings start
Film review: The good, the bad, and the ugly from J.J. McCarthy's fourth career Vikings start
As with any rookie quarterback, growing pains are expected. But for Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, more consistency is needed if the team is to find its way back to the postseason.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Film review: The good, the bad, and the ugly from J.J. McCarthy's fourth career Vikings start
An example of J.J. McCarthy's first read being taken out. He runs from clean pocket for 3 yards and leaves Hockenson open. Lot of room for growth.
Within 10 yards: completed 14 of 20 [70%] for 93 yards
10+ yards: completed 6 of 22 [27%] for 155 yards, TD, 2 INTs
Within 10 yards: completed 14 of 20 [70%] for 93 yards
10+ yards: completed 6 of 22 [27%] for 155 yards, TD, 2 INTs
November 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
An example of J.J. McCarthy's first read being taken out. He runs from clean pocket for 3 yards and leaves Hockenson open. Lot of room for growth.
Within 10 yards: completed 14 of 20 [70%] for 93 yards
10+ yards: completed 6 of 22 [27%] for 155 yards, TD, 2 INTs
Within 10 yards: completed 14 of 20 [70%] for 93 yards
10+ yards: completed 6 of 22 [27%] for 155 yards, TD, 2 INTs
Vikings rank 22nd w/ 9 takeaways; had 0 vs BAL for fourth time in six games
Blake Cashman: “I don’t think anyone on our side of the ball saw this coming this year. This defense is built on disruption, creating takeaways. We just have to be...more greedy, taking advantage of every opportunity."
Blake Cashman: “I don’t think anyone on our side of the ball saw this coming this year. This defense is built on disruption, creating takeaways. We just have to be...more greedy, taking advantage of every opportunity."
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Vikings rank 22nd w/ 9 takeaways; had 0 vs BAL for fourth time in six games
Blake Cashman: “I don’t think anyone on our side of the ball saw this coming this year. This defense is built on disruption, creating takeaways. We just have to be...more greedy, taking advantage of every opportunity."
Blake Cashman: “I don’t think anyone on our side of the ball saw this coming this year. This defense is built on disruption, creating takeaways. We just have to be...more greedy, taking advantage of every opportunity."
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard’s left shoulder injury is not expected to be a long-term issue.
O'Connell: "He’s sore, but we’ll see if he can get some time in this week on the practice field and potentially be available for this Sunday."
O'Connell: "He’s sore, but we’ll see if he can get some time in this week on the practice field and potentially be available for this Sunday."
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard’s left shoulder injury is not expected to be a long-term issue.
O'Connell: "He’s sore, but we’ll see if he can get some time in this week on the practice field and potentially be available for this Sunday."
O'Connell: "He’s sore, but we’ll see if he can get some time in this week on the practice field and potentially be available for this Sunday."
Vikings-Ravens snaps
⛽ Andrew Van Ginkel's 80% his most since Week 1
📈 Aaron Jones, season-high 71% playing through shoulder injury
🏥 Third time in ninth game that each OL played every snap
🏈 Dallas Turner played five defensive snaps before Greenard's third-quarter injury
⛽ Andrew Van Ginkel's 80% his most since Week 1
📈 Aaron Jones, season-high 71% playing through shoulder injury
🏥 Third time in ninth game that each OL played every snap
🏈 Dallas Turner played five defensive snaps before Greenard's third-quarter injury
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Vikings-Ravens snaps
⛽ Andrew Van Ginkel's 80% his most since Week 1
📈 Aaron Jones, season-high 71% playing through shoulder injury
🏥 Third time in ninth game that each OL played every snap
🏈 Dallas Turner played five defensive snaps before Greenard's third-quarter injury
⛽ Andrew Van Ginkel's 80% his most since Week 1
📈 Aaron Jones, season-high 71% playing through shoulder injury
🏥 Third time in ninth game that each OL played every snap
🏈 Dallas Turner played five defensive snaps before Greenard's third-quarter injury
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As J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson struggled to connect, Jalen Nailor gets his ‘big one’
As J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson struggled to connect, Jalen Nailor gets his ‘big one’
Jefferson caught only four of 12 targets vs. the Ravens while Nailor took on a leading role, kickstarted by a 62-yard catch on the Vikings’ opening drive.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
As J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson struggled to connect, Jalen Nailor gets his ‘big one’
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Odds, ends from Vikings-Ravens
- Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury looms over fatigued defense
- Adam Thielen defends hit on Kyle Hamilton, cleared air w/ him postgame
- Myles Price's offseason training partner, a Ravens rookie, forced the fumble on him
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- Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury looms over fatigued defense
- Adam Thielen defends hit on Kyle Hamilton, cleared air w/ him postgame
- Myles Price's offseason training partner, a Ravens rookie, forced the fumble on him
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Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard exits with a shoulder injury, then the Ravens pile up rushing yards
Greenard left in the third quarter after landing on his left shoulder while chasing Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Odds, ends from Vikings-Ravens
- Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury looms over fatigued defense
- Adam Thielen defends hit on Kyle Hamilton, cleared air w/ him postgame
- Myles Price's offseason training partner, a Ravens rookie, forced the fumble on him
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- Jonathan Greenard's shoulder injury looms over fatigued defense
- Adam Thielen defends hit on Kyle Hamilton, cleared air w/ him postgame
- Myles Price's offseason training partner, a Ravens rookie, forced the fumble on him
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