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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

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, left, talks with quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings host Giants in playoff matchup of rookie coaches

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 01:11 PM EST

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

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, center, catches a pass between New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones, left, and safety Devin McCourty (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins-Jefferson connection strong for Vikes with Jets next

By Dave Campbell Dec. 01, 2022 07:44 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell walks off the field 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)
Vikings can clinch division with win vs. Jets and some help

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 06:46 PM EST

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

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 42-34. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
1st-place Vikings back from bye to host revived Cardinals

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 07:10 PM EDT

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

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) reacts at the end of the game against the New York Giants during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jefferson, Vikings host rare early season visit by Bears

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 03:13 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) smiles after winning an NFL match against New Orleans Saints at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. The Vikings won the match 28-25. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Vikings still winning despite offense's unfulfilling drives

By Dave Campbell Oct. 03, 2022 08:11 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Vikings host Lions in quest to rebound from Philly flop

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:05 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates after catching a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings steered by star power in sharp opening performance

By Dave Campbell Sep. 12, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) breaks a tackle by Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos during a 36-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Jefferson, Vikings beat Packers 23-7 for O'Connell's 1st win

By Dave Campbell Sep. 11, 2022 07:46 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins takes part in drills during a team practice in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Packers begin bid for 4th straight division title at Vikings

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:36 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, right, works with teammate Jaylen Twyman as they take 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. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings see fired-up Za'Darius Smith for opener vs. Packers

By Dave Campbell Sep. 05, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, left, talks with quarterback Kirk Cousins before joint drills with the San Francisco 49ers at the Vikings NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, new Vikings coaches lean on existing offensive core

By Dave Campbell Aug. 24, 2022 04:57 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Cousins, Vikings will again have plenty of skill on offense

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance takes part in drills during a joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings at NFL football training camp in Eagan, Minn., Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings bring hometown crowd to see 49ers QB Trey Lance

By Dave Campbell Aug. 18, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

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

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) jokes with teammates at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Vikings' middle men Tomlinson, Phillips viewed as vital to D

By Dave Campbell Aug. 06, 2022 08:30 PM EDT