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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) and wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) eat turkey legs before being interviewed after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 33-26. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins relishes confidence of Vikings, as clutch wins come

By Dave Campbell Nov. 25, 2022 04:26 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Somewhere along the line this season after Kevin O'Connell was

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26

By Dave Campbell Nov. 24, 2022 11:40 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have quickly become a confident and

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick waves while walking on the field during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots-Vikings pits Belichick vs. former player O'Connell

By Dave Campbell Nov. 23, 2022 01:35 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first regular-season game Kevin O'Connell participated in

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, Vikings under pressure with another sack-master foe

By Dave Campbell Nov. 22, 2022 07:12 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The trouble Kirk Cousins had in Minnesota's game with the Dallas

Minnesota Vikings guard Ed Ingram stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys won 40-3. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings eager to work after being exposed by Cowboys

By Dave Campbell Nov. 21, 2022 05:49 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL this season is as competitive as ever, with all-time

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard celebrates with teammate quarterback Dak Prescott (4) after catching a 30-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cowboys crush Vikings' 7-game win streak with 40-3 romp

By Dave Campbell Nov. 20, 2022 07:42 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys had some hard conversations with each other

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) runs with the ball after incepting a pass by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen as safety Camryn Bynum (24) looks on in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
End zone picks for Vikings is Peterson's latest contribution

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2022 07:35 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings were scheming about how to top their

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of a NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Jefferson soaring for Vikings with Cowboys set to visit

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2022 06:56 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Without even a split-second of hesitation, Kirk Cousins can hone

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) celebrates with safety Harrison Smith (22) after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Surging Vikings get yet another stellar show from Jefferson

By Dave Campbell Nov. 14, 2022 07:08 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have leaned on their late-game resilience on

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass over Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Confident Vikings thriving behind letting-it-loose Cousins

By Dave Campbell Nov. 09, 2022 08:38 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — After the Minnesota Vikings hired a head coach with a player

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks to make a pass during the first half of a NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Clutch Vikings tote ample confidence at 7-1 into tough slate

By Dave Campbell Nov. 07, 2022 08:23 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have owned the fourth quarter this season,

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) is greeted by tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) after scoring on a 7-yard run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Vikings' Hockenson giddy over move near home, into 1st place

By Dave Campbell Nov. 02, 2022 06:22 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The heavy playbook study sessions facing T.J. Hockenson this week

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88), defended by Seattle Seahawks safety Ryan Neal (26), catches a 4-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Vikings acquire tight end TJ Hockenson in trade with Lions

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2022 01:21 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings acquired tight end T.J. Hockenson from the

THIS SUBSTITUTES FOR NY156 - FILE - This is a 2014 photo of Adam Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. Former Minnesota co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer, an NFL assistant for 17 years and the son of previous Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, has died. He was 38. Corri Zimmer White, his younger sister, confirmed the death on her Instagram account on Tuesday. Adam Zimmer died on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, she said. (AP Photo/File)
Adam Zimmer, Bengals analyst, ex-Vikings co-DC, dies at 38

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2022 11:58 AM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer, an NFL

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates with teammate K.J. Osborn (17) after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26

By Dave Campbell Oct. 30, 2022 05:02 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The winning touch that so often escaped the Minnesota Vikings last

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Catch up: Vikings thrive on Jefferson; Hopkins revives Cards

By Dave Campbell Oct. 27, 2022 06:41 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pass-catching prowess Justin Jefferson has displayed to date,

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Patrick Peterson smiles before an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. Veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson's value to the Vikings has been clear since he left the Arizona Cardinals after 10 seasons. Peterson will face his former team this week after a one-point loss last year. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Peterson's value to Vikings never higher as Cards visit next

By Dave Campbell Oct. 27, 2022 05:34 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The morning of the team's first day back together from the bye

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) scores on a 5-yard touchdown run ahead of Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Jones (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cook, Vikings seek consistency after breakthrough TD

By Dave Campbell Oct. 26, 2022 06:51 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dalvin Cook took the handoff to the left, burst through a big hole

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell stands on the sideline at the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Vikings winning under O'Connell as 'situational masters'

By Dave Campbell Oct. 20, 2022 01:50 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More than one-third of the way through their first season under

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Patrick Jones II (91) celebrates after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Defense fuels Vikings victory this time, to enter bye at 5-1

By Dave Campbell Oct. 17, 2022 07:22 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell sat for a minute in his