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• Coach Zimmer still sees room for the #Vikings to improve before the playoffs. 📰: mnvkn.gs/mMQ53r https://t.co/Zn7PjhnSiK

  01-01-2018 23:46 via twitter.com
  
  Coach Zimmer still sees room for the #Vikings to improve before the playoffs. 📰: mnvkn.gs/mMQ53r https://t.co/Zn7PjhnSiK
  
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• Just how good was the #Vikings D on 3rd down? They were the best since it started being tracked it in 1991. 📰:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  01-01-2018 23:00 via twitter.com
  Just how good was the #Vikings D on 3rd down?They were the best since it started being tracked it in 1991. 📰:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• NOTEBOOK: Vikings Have to 'Live in the Moment' for Playoff Run

  01-01-2018 22:03
  EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — An incredible opportunity lies ahead for the Vikings. But those within the walls of Winter Park know chances like this don’t come around too often. The Vikings wrapped up a 1...
  
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• Presser Points: Zimmer Pleased With Regular-Season Finish But Sees Areas to Improve

  01-01-2018 21:46
  EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer liked a lot of what he saw from his team in the regular-season finale, especially from the defense. Zimmer spoke with Twin Cities media members...
  
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• The #Vikings are looking to go where nobody has gone before. 📰: mnvkn.gs/wJXbW9 https://t.co/XcXpC6VcpM

  01-01-2018 21:40 via twitter.com
  
  The #Vikings are looking to go where nobody has gone before.📰: mnvkn.gs/wJXbW9 https://t.co/XcXpC6VcpM
  
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• Cardinals start lining up candidates to replace Bruce Arians

  01-01-2018 20:46
  The Cardinals became the sixth team with a head coaching vacancy when Bruce Arians announced his retirement on Monday and a few of the names on their list of candidates to replace him have surfaced. Those names will look familiar to those who have been paying attention to who the other five teams are considering [more]
  
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• How is Coach Zimmer going to handle the first-round bye this week? "We're going to practice a couple of days this… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  01-01-2018 20:45 via twitter.com
  How is Coach Zimmer going to handle the first-round bye this week? "We're going to practice a couple of days this… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Sam Bradford will return to practice this week

  01-01-2018 20:39
  The Vikings will see the return of Sam Bradford to practice this week. Coach Mike Zimmer said they will wait to see where the veteran quarterback is before making a decision whether to activate him. “Things could happen in the game [if] somebody gets hurt,” Zimmer said, via Ben Goessling of the Star-Tribune. “You never [more]
  
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• Zimmer on Bye Week Plan, Shurmur Interviews, Bradford's Return

  01-01-2018 20:12
  Head Coach Mike Zimmer addressed the media from Winter Park on Monday.
  
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• "These next two days, I think it's important to get back to fundamentals." - Coach Zimmer

  01-01-2018 20:06 via twitter.com
  "These next two days, I think it's important to get back to fundamentals." - Coach Zimmer
  
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• "They made it tough on us, but we rushed for 156 yards." - Coach Zimmer

  01-01-2018 20:02 via twitter.com
  "They made it tough on us, but we rushed for 156 yards." - Coach Zimmer
  
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• 🎥 LIVE: Head Coach Mike Zimmer #Skol pscp.tv/w/bRkrsTFXZ0tn…

  01-01-2018 20:02 via twitter.com
  🎥 LIVE: Head Coach Mike Zimmer #Skol pscp.tv/w/bRkrsTFXZ0tn…
  
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• Playoffs will feature eight new teams

  01-01-2018 19:31
  In recent years, the NFL playoffs typically have featured a year-to-year turnover rate of roughly 50 percent. This year, it’s 66 percent. In the AFC, half of the teams that made it in 2017 didn’t make it in 2016: Jaguars, Titans, and Bills. In the NFC, the playoff field consists of a whopping five new [more]
  
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• Rudolph: No Fanbase Deserves A Home Super Bowl More Than Ours

  01-01-2018 19:16
  Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph joins The 'Aftermath' crew on NFL Network to talk about going 13-3 in the regular season, the NFC playoffs, and much more.
  
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• "I don't think there is a fan base more deserving of having their own team in the Super Bowl than our fan base." -… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  01-01-2018 19:03 via twitter.com
  "I don't think there is a fan base more deserving of having their own team in the Super Bowl than our fan base." -… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• 20 carries 111 yards 2 touchdowns #AirAndGround Murray 📰: mnvkn.gs/9GYgET https://t.co/kAidNeZtx0

  01-01-2018 18:40 via twitter.com
  
  20 carries 111 yards 2 touchdowns#AirAndGround Murray📰: mnvkn.gs/9GYgET https://t.co/kAidNeZtx0
  
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• Barr: Lack of Egos A Key To Defensive Success

  01-01-2018 18:30
  LB Anthony Barr addressed the media from Winter Park on Monday.
  
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• Murray: We Had Adversity But Found Ways To Do It

  01-01-2018 18:28
  RB Latavius Murray addressed the media from Winter Park on Monday.
  
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• Robison: When You Have This Opportunity, You Have To Grab It

  01-01-2018 18:26
  DE Brian Robison addressed the media from Winter Park on Monday.
  
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• Wright on Bye Week, Preparing To Play A Team Twice

  01-01-2018 18:10
  WR Jarius Wright addressed the media from Winter Park on Monday.
  
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• .@wobby answers your questions about @TWaynes_15, @DMORG_82 and more in this week's Monday Morning Mailbag. MAILBA… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  01-01-2018 18:05 via twitter.com
  .@wobby answers your questions about @TWaynes_15, @DMORG_82 and more in this week's Monday Morning Mailbag.MAILBA… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Sirles on Shurmur's Impact, Success Despite OL Shuffle

  01-01-2018 18:04
  OL Jeremiah Sirles addressed the media from Winter Park on Monday.
  
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• Lunchbreak: Vikings 'Have a Chance' to Do What No Team Has Ever Done

  01-01-2018 17:39
  The Vikings put a bow on 2017 Sunday afternoon when they defeated the division-rival Bears 23-10 and finished the regular season 13-3. Minnesota’s win effectively clinched a first-round bye in the...
  
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• 3 Stats That Stood Out: Vikings-Bears

  01-01-2018 17:38
  The Vikings claimed their 13th victory and the No. 2 seed in the NFC Playoffs on Sunday with a 23-10 victory over the Chicago Bears. Minnesota’s defense again was particularly dominant, Ryan Quigl...
  
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• Lions reportedly request interviews with Pat Shurmur, Matt Patricia

  01-01-2018 17:15
  The Lions’ list of coaching candidates continues to grow Monday morning. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports the team has requested an interview with Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur while Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that they would also like to interview Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. Detroit’s interest in Patricia, who was in New [more]
  
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• Call them what you want, we’ll just call them the best. https://t.co/w6v4rwzEfG

  01-01-2018 16:44 via twitter.com
  
  Call them what you want, we’ll just call them the best. https://t.co/w6v4rwzEfG
  
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• Let’s hear it for another #VictoryMonday! https://t.co/U3YqUKidiN

  01-01-2018 15:05 via twitter.com
  
  Let’s hear it for another #VictoryMonday! https://t.co/U3YqUKidiN
  
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• Monday Morning Mailbag: Waynes' Play, Possible 2nd Round Opponents

  01-01-2018 14:49
  Do you have a comment or question? Send it to the vikings.com Mailbag! Every Monday we’ll post several comments and/or questions as part of the vikings.com Monday Morning Mailbag. Although we can’...
  
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• 2017 was a good year, but we're on to bigger and better things in 2018! Happy New Year! https://t.co/tVuU4pPZLB

  01-01-2018 07:01 via twitter.com
  
  2017 was a good year, but we're on to bigger and better things in 2018!Happy New Year! https://t.co/tVuU4pPZLB
  
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• Divisional-round schedule set with Patriots getting Saturday game

  01-01-2018 04:43
  The NFL announced the schedule for the divisional round of the playoffs on January 13-14. The Eagles kickoff the weekend with a 4:35 p.m. ET game on Saturday, January 13 on NBC. Philadelphia will host the lowest remaining seed among New Orleans, Carolina or Atlanta. The Patriots will play the night game, which is scheduled [more]
  
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• Vikings To Host NFC Divisonal Playoff Game Sunday, Jan. 14

  01-01-2018 04:10
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Minnesota Vikings don’t yet know who they’ll be playing in the NFC Playoffs, but they know when their first home game will be.
  The NFL announced Sunday night that the Vikings will host their NFC Divisional Playoff game at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings will face the highest remaining seed between the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers.
  The Vikings have faced all three teams this year. They beat the L.
  
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• #Vikings fans, we will see you at 3:40 CT on Sunday, January 14! twitter.com/rliunfl/status…

  01-01-2018 04:01 via twitter.com
  #Vikings fans, we will see you at 3:40 CT on Sunday, January 14! twitter.com/rliunfl/status…
  
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• The fast start paid off and the #Vikings clinched a first-round bye. 📰: mnvkn.gs/RiQUbX https://t.co/DSX0Gqc0JV

  01-01-2018 02:40 via twitter.com
  
  The fast start paid off and the #Vikings clinched a first-round bye. 📰: mnvkn.gs/RiQUbX https://t.co/DSX0Gqc0JV
  
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• NOTEBOOK: Vikings O-Line Handles Shuffling, Defense Dominates

  01-01-2018 02:38
  MINNEAPOLIS — Joe Berger stepped back in at center on Sunday for the first time since 2015 and joked that it was like riding “maybe a rusty bike.” The Vikings defense, meanwhile? It appears to be ...
  
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• NFL Playoffs Wild Card Pairings Set

  01-01-2018 02:38
  Eight of the 12 teams that will be in the playoffs were not participants last season. The field is as follows: NFC 1. Philadelphia Eagles (13-3) 2. Minnesota Vikings (13-3) 3. Los Angeles Rams (11...
  
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• Murray's 2 TDs Helps Vikings Notch 13th Win, Clinch Playoff Bye

  01-01-2018 02:10
  MINNEAPOLIS – All aboard the “Tay Train.” The running back helped Minnesota get off to a fast start and early lead. Murray had rushes for gains of 6, 6, 8, and 5, respectively, before pushing forw...
  
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• We wouldn't be where we're at without fans like you, but we're not done yet. #BringItHome https://t.co/38HkVBtmBV

  01-01-2018 01:55 via twitter.com
  
  We wouldn't be where we're at without fans like you, but we're not done yet.#BringItHome https://t.co/38HkVBtmBV
  
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• Full Highlights: Vikings 23, Bears 10

  01-01-2018 01:50
  Watch full highlights from Sunday's game between the Bears and the Vikings.
  
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• A great ending to a great year. 📰: mnvkn.gs/HXRl4u https://t.co/QgWS8cPRCk

  01-01-2018 01:33 via twitter.com
  
  A great ending to a great year. 📰: mnvkn.gs/HXRl4u https://t.co/QgWS8cPRCk
  
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• Vikings Finish Regular Season With NFL's No. 1 Defense

  01-01-2018 01:14
  MINNEAPOLIS — After another dominating performance, it was hard to keep track of the stats, accolades and honors the Vikings defense wrapped up in Sunday’s regular-season finale. But as Minnesota ...
  
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• "The House of Pain is going to be unbelievably loud. I can't wait." - @PAOnTheMic 📺: mnvkn.gs/Kx8nE7 https://t.co/DrVpwoZZ0z

  01-01-2018 01:00 via twitter.com
  
  "The House of Pain is going to be unbelievably loud. I can't wait." - @PAOnTheMic 📺: mnvkn.gs/Kx8nE7 https://t.co/DrVpwoZZ0z
  
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• Thielen, Diggs Celebrating Vikings Win, Not Personal Achievements

  01-01-2018 00:47
  MINNEAPOLIS – Adam Thielen crept into the Vikings record books in two different categories on Sunday, but that’s the not the stat he’s most concerned with. Thielen’s six catches for 61 yards helpe...
  
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• "I think there's more out there for us. I know we're all still hungry." - @casekeenum7 📺: mnvkn.gs/G0Bf5w https://t.co/4kPg4EA5zX

  01-01-2018 00:40 via twitter.com
  
  "I think there's more out there for us. I know we're all still hungry." - @casekeenum7 📺: mnvkn.gs/G0Bf5w https://t.co/4kPg4EA5zX
  
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• "These guys, they work. And it's not about one guy, it's about the team." - Coach Zimmer 📺: mnvkn.gs/4KcKHQ https://t.co/qL6ZOVTs85

  01-01-2018 00:15 via twitter.com
  
  "These guys, they work. And it's not about one guy, it's about the team." - Coach Zimmer📺: mnvkn.gs/4KcKHQ https://t.co/qL6ZOVTs85
  
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• ⚡️ The Minnesota Vikings are ready to #BringItHome during the playoffs: twitter.com/i/moments/9475…

  01-01-2018 00:05 via twitter.com
  ⚡️ The Minnesota Vikings are ready to #BringItHome during the playoffs: twitter.com/i/moments/9475…
  
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• Secured the bye. #BringItHome 📺: mnvkn.gs/w1kTtd https://t.co/aKOlzmKYux

  01-01-2018 00:00 via twitter.com
  
  Secured the bye. #BringItHome📺: mnvkn.gs/w1kTtd https://t.co/aKOlzmKYux
  
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