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FILE -Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell speaks to the media before his team takes part in joint drills with the San Francisco 49ers at the Vikings NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. The Minnesota Vikings fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, an unsurprising decision on the veteran coach after a dismal finish by his defense. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings fire defensive coordinator Donatell after rough year

By Dave Campbell Jan. 19, 2023 07:07 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell on

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is seen before an NFL wild card football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vikings' O'Connell still evaluating defense, Donatell status

By Dave Campbell Jan. 18, 2023 05:34 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kevin O'Connell enjoyed a strong debut as head coach of the

Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins thorws as he's pressured by New York Giants' Jarrad Davis during the second half of an NFL wild card football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vikings face abrupt finish, roster churn after all that fun

By Dave Campbell Jan. 16, 2023 06:32 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The end hit harder for the Minnesota Vikings than usual, a season

New York Giants' Saquon Barkley runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild card football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings defense falters again to force quick postseason exit

By Dave Campbell Jan. 15, 2023 09:03 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings faced plenty of questions about their

Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins thorws during the second half of an NFL wild card football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 years

By Dave Campbell Jan. 15, 2023 08:02 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — First-year head coach Brian Daboll had his upstart team fully

FILE - Minnesota Vikings special teams coach Matt Daniels walks along the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-24. Daniels has made a strong impact on the Vikings in his first season as special teams coordinator, overseeing some noticeable improvement by the kicking game units and developing a deep sense of camaraderie among the group of unsung players. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings special teams have bonded, blossomed behind Daniels

By Dave Campbell Jan. 13, 2023 07:25 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The bond Matt Daniels has developed with his players in his first

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) talks with teammate running back Saquon Barkley, left, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings get upstart Giants in playoffs with 'do it now' view

By Dave Campbell Jan. 12, 2023 05:09 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings quickly found their stride under rookie head

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass in front of Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks (37) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Vikings' playoff wait finally ends; Jefferson eyes big stage

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2023 07:39 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Justin Jefferson won the national championship with LSU in his

Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (26) returns an interception 75 yards for a touchdown over Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Jefferson, Vikings regroup after major slip-up for offense

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2023 04:09 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Jefferson's race toward the NFL receiving record hit quite

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Green Bay Packers linebacker Justin Hollins (47) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Vikings scrambling to solve recurring problem of poor starts

By Dave Campbell Jan. 02, 2023 05:31 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have outscored their opponents this season

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, left, celebrates with teammate C.J. Ham after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-24. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings offense still seeking complete performance

By Dave Campbell Dec. 26, 2022 02:39 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have made the first year for coach Kevin O

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs from Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) during a 27-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-24. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph's game-ending 61-yard FG

By Dave Campbell Dec. 24, 2022 04:47 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Jefferson got the ball just far enough across midfield for

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll smiles during a news conference after a 20-12 victory over the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Giants-Vikings reconnects rookie coaches Daboll, O'Connell

By Dave Campbell Dec. 22, 2022 05:28 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin O'Connell was an NFL prospect in the process of workouts and

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is interviewed after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 39-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' Jefferson unfazed by big hits, as big games pile up

By Dave Campbell Dec. 21, 2022 07:51 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — For all the superb skills Justin Jefferson has as the leading

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, left, celebrates with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) after defeating the Dallas Cowboys in overtime in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Historic Vikings rally rises above, in age of NFL comeback

By Dave Campbell Dec. 20, 2022 06:00 AM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kirk Cousins interrupted the beginning of the television interview

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins sits on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins keeps delivering in clutch for comeback king Vikings

By Dave Campbell Dec. 19, 2022 07:10 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The doubts about Kirk Cousins have chased him his whole career,

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chandon Sullivan (39) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings overcome 2 fumble return TD wipeouts in comeback

By Dave Campbell Dec. 17, 2022 07:34 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota's completion of the biggest comeback in NFL history hit

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) celebrates after kicking a 40-yard field goal during overtime in an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 39-36 (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Comeback king Vikings set NFL rally record in win vs. Colts

By Dave Campbell Dec. 17, 2022 05:31 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With the Minnesota Vikings gathered in their humbled locker room

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell talks to Kirk Cousins during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Clinch-chasing Vikings put rebound ability to test vs. Colts

By Dave Campbell Dec. 15, 2022 01:37 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — There's a connectivity and resiliency these Minnesota Vikings have

Detroit Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown is stopped by Minnesota Vikings' Patrick Peterson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Donatell, Vikings working on fixes for floundering defense

By Dave Campbell Dec. 14, 2022 07:14 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The calmness and optimism Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator