I think it’s pretty easy to say that the 2017 Minnesota Vikings season was the most exciting season of the 5 that I have photographed with the team. All season long there was an excitement in the air about Minneapolis and US Bank Stadium hosting Super Bowl 52. That excitement kept building as the Vikings worked their way to a 13-3 season (losing only 1 game at home all season) and the NFC Championship game. The Vikings hosted their first playoff game in US Bank Stadium and that game will forever be known in Minnesota lore as the “Minneapolis Miracle” for its unbelievable last-second victory against the New Orleans Saints. After that, I got the opportunity to travel to the NFC Championship game in Philadelphia, which was my first time traveling for the team to photograph a road game. On top of that, I also had the opportunity to work Super Bowl 52 as part of the NFL’s photo team as a photo editor for some of the best football photographers in the world. It was an amazing experience and quite a ride all season long! Here are some of my favorite photos that I shot this season from beginning to end including some photos from Super Bowl 52, enjoy!
Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Miami Dolphins on August 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Miami Dolphins on August 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Miami Dolphins on August 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on September 11, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions on October 1, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions on October 1, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions on October 1, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions on October 1, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions on October 1, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions on October 1, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers on October 15, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers on October 15, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers on October 15, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers on October 15, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers on October 15, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers on October 15, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers on October 15, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers on October 15, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals on December 17, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals on December 17, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals on December 17, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals on December 17, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals on December 17, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals on December 17, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals on December 17, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals on December 17, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals on December 17, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Divisional Playoff Game, Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Championship, Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles on January 21, 2018 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Championship, Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles on January 21, 2018 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Championship, Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles on January 21, 2018 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Championship, Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles on January 21, 2018 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Championship, Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles on January 21, 2018 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Championship, Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles on January 21, 2018 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Championship, Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles on January 21, 2018 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
2018 NFC Championship, Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles on January 21, 2018 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Ben Krause/Minnesota Vikings
Super Bowl 52, New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles on February 4, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/NFL
Super Bowl 52, New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles on February 4, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Andy Kenutis/Zach Tarrant/Minnesota Vikings/NFL Media
Super Bowl 52, New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles on February 4, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Andy Kenutis/Zach Tarrant/Minnesota Vikings/NFL Media
Super Bowl 52, New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles on February 4, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Andy Kenutis/Zach Tarrant/Minnesota Vikings/NFL Media
Super Bowl 52, New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles on February 4, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Andy Kenutis/Zach Tarrant/Minnesota Vikings/NFL Media
Super Bowl 52, New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles on February 4, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Ben Krause/Andy Kenutis/Zach Tarrant/Minnesota Vikings/NFL Media