Ails of November: Struggling Vikings fending off the gloom

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Micah Parsons (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Amari Cooper during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)