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
A rough look at Dallas Turner's varied defensive roles in Year 2 ... his smallest roles (Bears, Ravens, Lions) came in the only three games the Vikings have had Greenard + AVG (who played just 8 snaps vs. Bengals) this season.
November 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A rough look at Dallas Turner's varied defensive roles in Year 2 ... his smallest roles (Bears, Ravens, Lions) came in the only three games the Vikings have had Greenard + AVG (who played just 8 snaps vs. Bengals) this season.
Who's out here calling Caleb Williams "Iceman"?
November 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Who's out here calling Caleb Williams "Iceman"?
This is what the NFL called a hip-drop tackle from Turner, who has been fined three times in three weeks.
November 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This is what the NFL called a hip-drop tackle from Turner, who has been fined three times in three weeks.
Kelly briefly spoke to reporters today for the first time since suffering his fifth documented concussion on Sept. 28.
November 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Kelly briefly spoke to reporters today for the first time since suffering his fifth documented concussion on Sept. 28.
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.
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...
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.
Lot of available options... here's part of the NFLPA chart on 2025 performance results after testing available helmets. Darrisaw made a similar change after 2022 concussions.
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Lot of available options... here's part of the NFLPA chart on 2025 performance results after testing available helmets. Darrisaw made a similar change after 2022 concussions.
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-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
That'll do, Vikings defense ... Henry and Jackson have combined for 8 carries and 21 rushing yards (1 first down)
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
That'll do, Vikings defense ... Henry and Jackson have combined for 8 carries and 21 rushing yards (1 first down)
This guy's just here for a good time
November 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This guy's just here for a good time
The NFL fined running back Aaron Jones $23,186, the total for a first offense of unnecessary roughness "use of the helmet." The league cited this 14-yard screen on the opening drive.
November 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The NFL fined running back Aaron Jones $23,186, the total for a first offense of unnecessary roughness "use of the helmet." The league cited this 14-yard screen on the opening drive.
Vikings' initial injury report ahead of Sunday vs Ravens
Five DNPs, including TE Josh Oliver, RB Aaron Jones and S Theo Jackson.
LT Christian Darrisaw: "Definitely getting more confident" in surgically-repaired left knee. "Trusting it more."
Five DNPs, including TE Josh Oliver, RB Aaron Jones and S Theo Jackson.
LT Christian Darrisaw: "Definitely getting more confident" in surgically-repaired left knee. "Trusting it more."
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Vikings' initial injury report ahead of Sunday vs Ravens
Five DNPs, including TE Josh Oliver, RB Aaron Jones and S Theo Jackson.
LT Christian Darrisaw: "Definitely getting more confident" in surgically-repaired left knee. "Trusting it more."
Five DNPs, including TE Josh Oliver, RB Aaron Jones and S Theo Jackson.
LT Christian Darrisaw: "Definitely getting more confident" in surgically-repaired left knee. "Trusting it more."
Van Ginkel closes back side of split zone by crushing Lions TE Brock Wright
November 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Van Ginkel closes back side of split zone by crushing Lions TE Brock Wright
In the middle of Andrew Van Ginkel's 39 snaps was this blindside shot from Lions WR Kalif Raymond... and the TFL falls in his lap. Him dishing + taking hits while coming back from neck injury was a good sign.
November 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
In the middle of Andrew Van Ginkel's 39 snaps was this blindside shot from Lions WR Kalif Raymond... and the TFL falls in his lap. Him dishing + taking hits while coming back from neck injury was a good sign.
Another Vikings simulated pressure (4-man rush w/ non-DL involved) aimed at the interior that worked. Pace, through Gibbs, moves off Goff and Rodriguez hits his arm. Incomplete.
November 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Another Vikings simulated pressure (4-man rush w/ non-DL involved) aimed at the interior that worked. Pace, through Gibbs, moves off Goff and Rodriguez hits his arm. Incomplete.
Flores attacked Lions' retooled interior line and played Jahmyr Gibbs off the field in the process. Gibbs allowed seven pressures, per Next Gen Stats, starting here when he doesn't take the first blitzer through in Cashman.
November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Flores attacked Lions' retooled interior line and played Jahmyr Gibbs off the field in the process. Gibbs allowed seven pressures, per Next Gen Stats, starting here when he doesn't take the first blitzer through in Cashman.
McCarthy again leveraged Lions' attention on Jefferson during 31 yarder to Addison, who redeemed the drop by working through physical coverage from Lions CB Amik Robertson and tracking this one.
November 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
McCarthy again leveraged Lions' attention on Jefferson during 31 yarder to Addison, who redeemed the drop by working through physical coverage from Lions CB Amik Robertson and tracking this one.
End zone angle of J.J. McCarthy's first pass in Detroit that could've been a touchdown to Addison. Lions safeties shift with Jefferson motion, McCarthy + Addison on same page vs. press corner w/ no safety help.
November 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
End zone angle of J.J. McCarthy's first pass in Detroit that could've been a touchdown to Addison. Lions safeties shift with Jefferson motion, McCarthy + Addison on same page vs. press corner w/ no safety help.
Vikings playing time in Detroit
📈 DT Javon Hargrave
📉 OLB Dallas Turner, S Theo Jackson
🔋OLB Jonathan Greenard barely left the field (career-high 97%)
📈 DT Javon Hargrave
📉 OLB Dallas Turner, S Theo Jackson
🔋OLB Jonathan Greenard barely left the field (career-high 97%)
November 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Vikings playing time in Detroit
📈 DT Javon Hargrave
📉 OLB Dallas Turner, S Theo Jackson
🔋OLB Jonathan Greenard barely left the field (career-high 97%)
📈 DT Javon Hargrave
📉 OLB Dallas Turner, S Theo Jackson
🔋OLB Jonathan Greenard barely left the field (career-high 97%)
J.J. McCarthy returns to start a game again in Michigan and the Vikings are expecting to have a couple other injured starters, Andrew Van Ginkel and Brian O'Neill, back as well.
November 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
J.J. McCarthy returns to start a game again in Michigan and the Vikings are expecting to have a couple other injured starters, Andrew Van Ginkel and Brian O'Neill, back as well.
Two Vikings defenders fined by the NFL for plays against the Chargers. Turner's fine for flagged roughing on Herbert. Cashman was not flagged for fined hit on Kimani Vidal.
November 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Two Vikings defenders fined by the NFL for plays against the Chargers. Turner's fine for flagged roughing on Herbert. Cashman was not flagged for fined hit on Kimani Vidal.