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10-4, 2nd in NFC North
Barnwell: 15 NFL surprises nobody saw coming in 2019
Lamar Jackson leaping Tom Brady as a passer. Michael Thomas' historic campaign. A decent Bucs defense. These facts would have shocked us in the preseason.
Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer
Dalvin Cook addressed whether his new shoulder injury presents a pain management issue or puts him at risk of further damage if he plays through it: "It's just about getting healthy. Pain and all that comes with the game. You can bare so much. You can do much. But it's all about being healthy and I think that's when I'm at my best for the team."
Sources: Vikes' Cook unlikely to play vs. Pack
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is unlikely to play against the Packers on Monday night because of a shoulder injury.
Schefter would be surprised if Cook plays against Packers (0:37)
Biggest Week 16 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Latest on Godwin, Chark, Smith-Schuster
Get the latest scoop from inside NFL locker rooms on who's in and who's out this weekend.
He's not a Pro Bowler, but no denying Eric Kendricks' impact on Vikings
The catalyst of the revitalized Vikings defense was snubbed again, but that can't detract from perhaps his best season.
Pro Bowl selections for all 32 teams: Full AFC, NFC rosters
Led by Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens secured the most spots in the NFL's annual all-star game with 12.
2020 Pro Bowl snubs and surprises: NFL experts audit the rosters
No Dak Prescott? The Cowboys quarterback's omission from the NFC Pro Bowl roster surprised our experts. We have snubs, curious picks and more.
Week 16 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus two words to describe each team's offseason
Which teams are ready to change their culture, and which franchises are going full speed ahead as contenders. We break down (and rank) all 32.
Barnwell picks NFL kryptonite: How the Ravens and each contender could lose
Baltimore's biggest weakness? Quarterbacks who can beat the blitz. Meanwhile, the 49ers struggle against play-action, and the Cowboys' special teams are horrific.
Vikings RB Cook ruled out with shoulder injury
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was injured at the beginning of the 3rd quarter against the Chargers on Sunday.
Week 15 NFL playoff picture: Eight teams in, four more spots up for grabs
The Bills, Patriots, Seahawks, Packers and 49ers all clinched berths in Week 15. Who else is in the hunt? Here's how the bracket looks right now.
Vikings' defense finally exerts itself heading into playoff position
Minnesota's pass defense has had its struggles, but as it gears up for the playoffs, it put together a dominating performance.
Minnesota takes advantage of 7 Chargers turnovers in victory
Dan Bailey kicked four field goals and Ifeadi Odenigbo scored Minnesota's second defensive touchdown in three games on Sunday as the Vikings defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 39-10.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Vikings' RB Dalvin Cook has been declared out for the rest of the game with a shoulder injury.
Vikings get 56-yard scoop-and-score touchdown
The Vikings' pass rush has been one of the best in the league. Pressure on Chargers QB Philip Rivers turned into a fumble and a long defensive score.
Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer
Xavier Rhodes and Bisi Johnson, who were listed as questionable, are ACTIVE. Full Vikings inactives: Dru Samia, Oli Udoh, Aviante Collins, Jayron Kearse, Alexander Mattison, Hercules Mata'afa, Jalyn Holmes.
What the return of Adam Thielen means to a rolling Vikings offense
Stefon Diggs has thrived in the almost two months without Thielen, and the Vikings offense found production from some unlikely sources.
Ninkovich: Chargers commit too many turnovers to beat Vikings (0:49)
Sherman, Jenkins join Payton Award nominees
Veteran defensive backs and team leaders Richard Sherman of the 49ers and Malcolm Jenkins of the Eagles are among the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Biggest Week 15 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Latest on Conner, JuJu, Parker and more
Get the latest scoop from inside NFL locker rooms on who's in and who's out this weekend.
Source: Vikings WR Thielen likely back Sunday
Barring a setback in practice this week, Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against the Chargers after missing the past four games due to a hamstring injury, a league source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter.
FiveThirtyEight: Kirk Cousins Is Putting Together An Under-The-Radar Elite Season
Eighteen months after Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer introduced Kirk Cousins to the media as his new quarterback and as the highest-paid...
2019 NFC North Standings
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards236.812th
Rushing Yards135.94th
Points For27.05th
Points Against18.5
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(18) | Garrett Bradbury | C | North Carolina State |
| 2(18) | Irv Smith Jr. | TE | Alabama |
| 3(38) | Alexander Mattison | RB | Boise State |
| 4(12) | Dru Samia | OG | Oklahoma |
| 5(24) | Cameron Smith | ILB | USC |
| 6(17) | Armon Watts | DT | Arkansas |
| 6(18) | Marcus Epps | S | Wyoming |
| 6(20) | Olisaemeka Udoh | OT | Elon |
| 7(3) | Kris Boyd | CB | Texas |
| 7(25) | Dillon Mitchell | WR | Oregon |
| 7(33) | Olabisi Johnson | WR | Colorado State |
| 7(36) | Austin Cutting | LS | Air Force |