OCTOBER 30, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM
HOLTON HILL
Vikings rule CBs Mike Hughes, Holton Hill out, RB Dalvin Cook questionable The Vikings could be without three of their top four cornerbacks Sunday game at Green Bay. Minnesota on Friday ruled out Mike Hughes (neck)...
Vikings hurting at CB vs. Packers, who rule out RB Jones
The Minnesota Vikings could be without three of their top four cornerbacks on Sunday at Green Bay, an ominous sign for facing Aaron RodgersOCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still not practicing Hill (foot) did not practice Thursday.
Impact Hill's foot injury is still holding him out of practice, even though he had extra time to rest during Minnesota's bye. If Hill is forced to miss a third straight game, the Vikings will once again roll with Mike Hughes, Cameron Dantzler and Jeff Gladney at cornerback.
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Packers' Rodgers, Adams to challenge young Vikings CBs again
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Davante Adams are coming off big performances in a 35-20 victory over the Houston TexansOCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zimmer, Vikings left to ponder where to turn in 1-5 season
A day after describing Sunday's 40-23 loss to Atlanta as “strange,” Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer seemed to still be searching for answersOCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bush, Board among key injuries in NFL's Week 6
Two of the biggest injuries in the NFL's sixth weekend of play Sunday were to Pittsburgh second-year inside linebacker Devin Bush and New York Giants receiver COCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Young and depleted defense giving Vikings growing pains
This was bound to be a year of transition for the long-sturdy, often-dominant Minnesota Vikings defense directed by coach Mike ZimmerOCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons respond to Quinn firing with 40-23 win vs. Vikings
Julio Jones returned from injury to catch two of Matt Ryan’s four touchdown passes, as the Atlanta Falcons beat the Minnesota Vikings 40-23 for their first victory of the seasonOCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries
Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin and Green Bay’s Davante Adams are back in the lineup after missing time because of hamstring injuriesOCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inactive as expected Hill (foot) won't play in Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Impact It was reported Friday that Hill was unlikely to suit up in the contest after missing practice this week, so this news isn't surprising. Hill will miss his second straight game, and in his absence, Mike Hughes, Cameron Dantzler and Jeff Gladney will serve as Minnesota's top three cornerbacks Sunday.
OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
NFL rushing leader Cook out for Vikings with groin injury
NFL leading rusher Dalvin Cook will sit out Minnesota’s game against Atlanta because of a groin injuryOCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unlikely to play Week 6 Hill (foot) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 23-year-old missed the Week 5 loss to the Seahawks and is expected to sit out his second straight contest. Mike Hughes, Cameron Dantzler and Jeff Gladney will serve as Minnesota's top three cornerbacks in Hill's expected absence.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Remains absent from practice Hill (foot) did not practice Thursday.
Impact Hill has yet to resume practicing since picking up a foot injury Week 4. He'll likely need to resume handling at least limited reps Friday for any chance of suiting up against the Falcons on Sunday.
OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mattison ready to step in for Vikings if Cook can't play
When Dalvin Cook hurt his groin and left for the locker room Sunday in Seattle, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t alter their game planOCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seahawks without Iupati and Hyde; Hill out for Vikings
The Seattle Seahawks will be without starting left guard Mike Iupati and backup running back Carlos Hyde for the matchup against the Minnesota Vikings after both were listed as ina...OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Missing first game of season Hill (foot) is listed as inactive Sunday at Seattle.
Impact Hill has ranged between 76 and 100 percent of the defensive snaps for the Vikings through four games, resulting in a healthy 24 tackles, three pass defenses and one sack. With Hill and Kris Boyd (hamstring) sidelined, Minnesota will roll with Mike Hughes, Jeff Gladney and Cameron Dantzler as its top three cornerbacks.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Officially questionable Hill (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Hill began the week limited in practice, but he was downgraded to a non-participant Thursday and is now officially questionable. If he were forced to miss Sunday night's game in Seattle, rookies Jeff Gladney and Cameron Dantzler would benefit from increased defensive snaps.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
It’s time for the Vikings to cut the Holton Hill experiment short Holton Hill has endured a rough opening to the 2020 season with the Minnesota Vikings. Things haven't gotten off to the best of starts for H...
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Vikings rule starting CBs Hughes, Dantzler out vs. Titans
The struggling Minnesota Vikings defense will be further depleted this weekend, with two more starters sidelinedSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles again in pass coverage Hill had seven total tacks and a sack in Sunday's loss at Indianapolis.
Impact Hill struggled in pass coverage for a second consecutive week as he allowed all four passes targeted against him to be completed for 57 yards and a 118.8 NFL passer rating against. He'll need to improve to keep his starting role at cornerback.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rhodes, Theilen embrace reunion weekend in Indianapolis
Xavier Rhodes and Adam Thielen first met as rookies in 2013, one the Minnesota Vikings' first-round draft pick out of Florida State, the other an undrafted rookie from Minnesota St...SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Relying on rookie CB Dantzler brings growing pains for Vikes
Cameron Dantzler picked up his nickname “The Needle” in high school in Louisiana for his skinny frame and hard-hitting abilitySEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles in pass coverage Hill had seven total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's 43-34 loss to Green Bay. He struggled in pass coverage, allowing seven receptions on 11 targets for a total of 87 yards...
Impact Hill played on 59 of the defense's snaps as he and Cameron Dantlzer were the primary corners next to Mike Hughes in three-receiver sets. Hill's poor performance could have the VIkings increase the playing time of rookies Dantlzer and Jeff Gladney.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Young Vikings CBs fail 1st test, fall to Rodgers, Packers
The Minnesota Vikings have had one of the NFL's best defenses under coach Mike Zimmer, but his acumen will be stress-tested like never before this yearSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodgers at ease as Packers roll past Vikings 43-34
Aaron Rodgers began his 13th season as Green Bay’s starting quarterback by passing for 364 yards and four touchdowns as the Packers beat the Vikings 43-34SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
