Zimmer calls out issues with Vikings' young D
Youth and overconfidence were a catalyst for a handful of defensive blunders that contributed to the Minnesota Vikings' 31-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, coach Mike Zimmer said Monday.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
4-6, 3rd in NFC North
- 8/14CANC
- 8/21CANC
- 8/30CANC
- 9/3CANC
- 9/13L 43-34
- 9/20L 28-11
- 9/27L 31-30
- 10/4W 31-23
- 10/11L 27-26
- 10/18L 40-23
- 11/1W 28-22
- 11/8W 34-20
- 11/16W 19-13
- 11/22L 31-28
- 11/29
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- 12/25
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Vikings place star WR Thielen on COVID-19 list
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Special teams play and a horrendous defensive outing cost the Vikings a much-needed win in a stretch where there is no room for error.
Vikings' Adam Thielen makes one-handed TD catch falling out of bounds vs. Cowboys
Thielen is the only player in the last four seasons to have a one-handed receiving touchdown in consecutive games.
Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer
Both Cameron Dantzler and Irv Smith Jr. are ACTIVE for the Dallas game. Vikings have benched long snapper Austin Cutting and Dan Chisena. Newly signed LS Andrew DePaola will start. Full list of inactives: Ezra Cleveland (ankle), DanChisena, Tajae Sharpe, Austin Cutting, Jordan Brailford, Curtis Riley, Dylan Mabin.
Who's in for bigger game, Vikings receivers or Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott?
The return of Andy Dalton should help Elliott find running room while Kirk Cousins and Co. could be in for a big game against Dallas' pass defense.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson right in middle of rookie of year race
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Vikings prove they're contenders after 3-0 NFC North stretch
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Hour 1: Bears Down?
Keyshawn Johnson, Chris Canty, and Zubin Mehenti begin hour one discussing the Bears loss to the Vikings. The Bears looked bad and the offense looked worse. Jeff Dickerson joins to discuss the sad showing. Also, what will happen with the Saints since Drew Brees is out with rib injuries?
Vikings' gamble continues to pay off with third straight victory
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Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer
Vikings inactives: Irv Smith Jr. (groin), Cameron Dantzler (concussion), Tajae Sharpe, Ryan Connelly, Jordan Brailford, James Lynch
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'Contagious' energy of Dalvin Cook fueling Vikings' run
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Will Bears' dominance over Vikings under Matt Nagy continue on MNF?
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2020 NFC North Standings
2020 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards236.419th
Rushing Yards150.76th
Points For26.4Tied-13th
Points Against27.86th
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2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(22) | Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU |
| 1(31) | Jeff Gladney | CB | TCU |
| 2(26) | Ezra Cleveland | OT | Boise State |
| 3(25) | Cameron Dantzler | CB | Mississippi State |
| 4(11) | D.J. Wonnum | DE | South Carolina |
| 4(24) | James Lynch | DT | Baylor |
| 4(26) | Troy Dye | ILB | Oregon |
| 5(24) | Harrison Hand | CB | Temple |
| 5(31) | K.J. Osborn | WR | Miami (FL) |
| 6(24) | Blake Brandel | OT | Oregon State |
| 6(26) | Josh Metellus | S | Michigan |
| 7(11) | Kenny Willekes | DE | Michigan State |
| 7(30) | Nate Stanley | QB | Iowa |
| 7(35) | Brian Cole II | S | Mississippi State |
| 7(39) | Kyle Hinton | OG | Washburn |