BRIAN HALL
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison scores on a 6-yard touchdown run ahead of Detroit Lions linebacker Austin Bryant, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Mattison perfect complement to Vikings' Cook

By Brian Hall Sep. 28, 2022 08:03 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Through four NFL seasons, running back Alexander Mattison has

Minnesota Vikings guard Ed Ingram (67) spikes the ball after running back Dalvin Cook (4) scored a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. (Anthony Souffle/Star Tribune via AP)
Vikings offense with O'Connell still a work in progress

By Brian Hall Sep. 26, 2022 07:28 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After opening with a decisive win against the Green Bay Packers,

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Osborn ready for more as Vikings use multiple receivers

By Brian Hall Aug. 26, 2022 05:19 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — When the Minnesota Vikings held out their entire starting offense

San Francisco 49ers' Trent Williams speaks to the media after practice at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Darrisaw healthy, has unexpected teacher in All-Pro Williams

By Brian Hall Aug. 24, 2022 01:54 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Christian Darrisaw walked off the Vikings practice field this

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion passes against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Vikings acquire backup QB Nick Mullens in trade from Raiders

By Brian Hall Aug. 22, 2022 11:39 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After another inconsistent preseason performance, the Minnesota

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nate Sudfeld throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Sudfeld, 49ers beat Vikings 17-7 in battle of backups

By Brian Hall Aug. 20, 2022 10:15 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A week of joint practices in Minnesota allowed the Vikings and San

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks runs at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings' Kendricks builds rapport with new LB partner Hicks

By Brian Hall Aug. 11, 2022 12:28 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — For Minnesota linebacker Eric Kendricks, a decade of playing next

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith speaks to the media during the NFL football team's training camp at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' ownership sees positivity from new leadership

By Brian Hall Jul. 29, 2022 06:53 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Taking a day of regular training camp away from their team

FILE - Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine pauses during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. Cine was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the final pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Vikings draft Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. after more trades

By Brian Hall Apr. 29, 2022 08:30 PM EDT
Much like his predecessor, new Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) runs from Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings lacked energy early Sunday, now lacking playoff spot

By Brian Hall Dec. 27, 2021 07:14 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had an opportunity Sunday to legitimize

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Rams won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings' sleepy start, red-zone issues sting in loss to Rams

By Brian Hall Dec. 26, 2021 06:30 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Jefferson said he could sense a lack of energy among his

Team officials look over Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Thielen's return may lift Vikings ahead of matchup with Rams

By Brian Hall Dec. 22, 2021 05:04 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Two straight wins have put the Minnesota Vikings back in playoff

Minnesota Vikings defenders safety Harrison Smith (22), outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and free safety Xavier Woods (23) break up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) in the end zone at the end of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 36-28. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Angry Tomlin initiates changes in Steelers' 36-28 loss

By Brian Hall Dec. 10, 2021 01:55 AM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Never mind the comeback the Pittsburgh Steelers made in the second

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates his touchdown with teammate wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Vikings leaning hard on Jefferson in quest to save season

By Brian Hall Dec. 07, 2021 08:37 PM EST
After Adam Thielen was injured on Minnesota’s sixth offensive play Sunday, Kirk

FILE - Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen stands on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings had psychologists at Griffen's home on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 to work with police on guiding him through another alarming mental health situation, with the 12th-year player refusing to come out of his house. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, file)
Vikings relieved Everson Griffen crisis ends 'peacefully'

By Brian Hall Nov. 24, 2021 01:14 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have made mental health support an

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) slides to the turf ahead of Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Packers defense slips against Kirk Cousins, Vikings

By Brian Hall Nov. 21, 2021 07:41 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Green Bay's defense toppled star quarterbacks Kyler Murray,

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws under pressure from Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young (25) and outside linebacker Tyus Bowser (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Same story: Vikings can't sustain early success and lose

By Brian Hall Nov. 08, 2021 07:32 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — A deep pass to Justin Jefferson and Dalvin Cook’s longest

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) watches his 54-yard field goal with teammate Stephen Weatherly (91) as Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) looks on at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-17. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Win overshadows another strange second half for Vikings

By Brian Hall Oct. 11, 2021 06:20 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — After Greg Joseph’s game-winning field goal went through

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes as he is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) and defensive tackle Malik McDowell (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Browns won 14-7. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, Vikings' offense stalls against Browns' pass rush

By Brian Hall Oct. 03, 2021 06:51 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Needing one big play downfield to stall the Cleveland pass

Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) celebrates with wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins thriving while Vikings find balance on offense

By Brian Hall Sep. 27, 2021 05:41 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins took the shotgun snap and had the Seattle