Mark Craig

Some thoughts while watching Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round draft pick Caleb Banks during last week's joint practices with the Ravens at TCO Performance Center …

Minnesota closes its exhibition schedule at 8 p.m. today, with final roster decisions looming. Follow updates, analysis and observations from the action in Denver.

DENVER — The final audition for Minnesota Vikings players wasn't a pretty one.

DENVER — The final audition for Minnesota Vikings players is here. The Vikings are wrapping up their preseason schedule against the Denver Broncos today at Empower Field at Mile High.

Football Across Minnesota: Dexter Phillips nearly died from COVID. Now the St. Michael-Albertville coach is using the life he almost lost to shape the lives of those around him.

All-Pro Will Reichard missed only two of 66 kicks last season. And in 27 losses under Kevin O'Connell, the Vikings have never lost because of a missed field goal. That kind of reliability could prove invaluable this season.

Minnesota Vikings’ Will Reichard and Kevin O’Connell own remarkable kicking stats. Could Vikings-Packers begin a season that finally puts the Vikings’ kicking woes to rest?

The Vikings begin their season at 3:25 p.m. today. Follow Murray's Minnesota debut and all the action from U.S. Bank Stadium with highlights, observations and analysis.

Wentz was accurate when his team needed him to be Sunday, tight end T.J. Hockenson said, pointing to a specific play. Plus, a look inside the moments that turned the game — and the defensive breakdowns that still need fixing.

How did the Minnesota Vikings rally past the Green Bay Packers? Carson Wentz and Domonique Orange helped fuel the comeback, but there were also areas of concern.