Mark Craig
Sports reporter
Vikings/NFLA native of Northeast Ohio, Craig covered the Cleveland Browns from 1991 until they left for Baltimore in 1995. When they returned as an expansion team in 1999, Craig left to cover Gophers football for the Star Tribune. He co-authored two books on the Browns and is the author of the Vikings book "100 Things Vikings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die."
Latest from Mark Craig
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Analysis: QB whisperer? Vikings' O’Connell is also a kicker whisperer.
Coach Kevin O'Connell and the Vikings seem to have found the right rookie kicker in Will Reichard, who heads to Lambeau Field unbothered by the team's history there.
September 28, 2024
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NFC North picks: Packers pass rushers looking forward to Vikings’ visit
The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Mark Craig takes a spin around the NFC North and finds Marcus Davenport injured again, Cole Kmet thriving in Chicago and a pair of Packers eager to see Vikings QB Sam Darnold.
September 27, 2024
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Vikings' Jefferson plans to avenge Alexander's 'Griddy' in Green Bay
The last time Vikings star Justin Jefferson played at Lambeau Field during the 2022 season, Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was the one celebrating with Jefferson’s signature dance.
September 27, 2024
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Vikings' Addison says he's ready to play vs. Packers
Wide receiver Jordan Addison has missed the Vikings' last two games with an ankle injury, but says he's "feeling good to jump back in" when the team travels to Green Bay on Sunday.
September 27, 2024
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Darnold’s career resurrection still in ‘Yeah, but ...’ stage
The Vikings are 3-0 behind quarterback Sam Darnold. But he also started 3-0 with the Panthers in 2021, and that season did not end well.
September 26, 2024
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Moved by Favre, former Vikings QB Kramer says he has dementia
One day after former NFL quarterback Brett Favre announced he had Parkinson's disease, Vikings great Tommy Kramer said he received a dementia diagnosis a year ago.
September 26, 2024
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Analysis: For Vikings’ Flores, ‘it’s the players, not the plays’
On the NFL: Part of the Vikings’ undefeated start is a defense that ranks second in the league in points given up, and that begins with the autonomy coordinator Brian Flores gives his players
September 25, 2024
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Vikings’ unsung player of the week: Phillips’ generosity stands out
Vikings nose tackle Harrison Phillips helped one teammate get an interception and another get a sack in the team’s rout of the Texans on Sunday.
September 23, 2024
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Darnold’s career resurrection still in ‘Yeah, but ...’ stage
The Vikings are 3-0 behind quarterback Sam Darnold. But he also started 3-0 with the Panthers in 2021, and that season did not end well.
September 26, 2024
Vikings
Moved by Favre, former Vikings QB Kramer says he has dementia
One day after former NFL quarterback Brett Favre announced he had Parkinson's disease, Vikings great Tommy Kramer said he received a dementia diagnosis a year ago.
September 26, 2024
Vikings
Analysis: For Vikings’ Flores, ‘it’s the players, not the plays’
On the NFL: Part of the Vikings’ undefeated start is a defense that ranks second in the league in points given up, and that begins with the autonomy coordinator Brian Flores gives his players
September 25, 2024
Vikings
Vikings’ unsung player of the week: Phillips’ generosity stands out
Vikings nose tackle Harrison Phillips helped one teammate get an interception and another get a sack in the team’s rout of the Texans on Sunday.
September 23, 2024