Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are a part of the NFC North Division of the NFL. Named to honor Minnesota’s Scandinavian culture, the Vikings were founded in 1960 as an expansion team. The franchise has made four Super Bowl appearances despite not winning a championship. Of non-victorious Super Bowl teams, Minnesota has the highest regular season and combined winning percentages as well as the most conference championship appearances.

The most successful decade in Vikings’ history might be the 1970s when the “Purple People Eaters” helped Minnesota win three conference championships and eight division championships. Notable Vikings players include Adrian Peterson, Randy Moss, Cris Carter, Alan Page, Fran Tarkenton, and John Randle. The Vikings’ recent seasons haven’t been ideal. The team recorded two straight losing seasons in 2020 and 2021, firing head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman in early 2022.
  • Founded: 1960
  • Owners: Zygmunt, Leonard, and Mark Wilf
  • Head coach: Currently vacant
  • Super Bowl championships: zero
  • Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
  • Team colors: Purple, gold, and white

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins made NFL history on Sunday.
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Despite His Poor Start To the Season, Kirk Cousins Made NFL History on Sunday

On Sunday, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins made NFL history. He did something that no one, including Tom Brady, has ever done before.

Joe Kozlowski  •  21 Oct 2019
The Minnesota Vikings preferred Kirk Cousins to Bo Levi Mitchell at quarterback.
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NFL: How Overconfidence Cost One Quarterback a Job With the Minnesota Vikings

Everyone wants their quarterback to be confident. The Minnesota Vikings, however, passed on one free agent because he was too sure of himself.

Joe Kozlowski  •  16 Oct 2019
Stefon Diggs and Kirk Cousins linked up for the Minnesota Vikings.
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NFL: Stefon Diggs Can’t Complain After the Minnesota Vikings’ Latest Performance

Stefon Diggs hasn’t been happy this season. The Minnesota Vikings receiver has to be smiling after Sunday’s game, though.

Joe Kozlowski  •  13 Oct 2019