Justin Jefferson
FILE - New York Giants coach Brian Daboll stands along the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Nov. 20, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Daboll, Doug Pederson and Kyle Shanahan are the finalists for AP Coach of the Year award. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Hurts, Jefferson, Mahomes among AP NFL MVP finalists

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 25, 2023 08:45 AM EST

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

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) runs away from New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Giants DB coach Henderson has adjusted with every injury

By Tom Canavan Jan. 13, 2023 05:42 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:02 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 17-yard touchdown pass ahead New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:01 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL All-Pros: Kelce, Jefferson unanimous; 16 first-timers

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 13, 2023 12:00 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Parris Campbell (1) catches as pass in front of New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Martindale says Giants D is coming together for playoffs

By Tom Canavan Jan. 12, 2023 08:48 PM EST

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

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

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

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) runs from Chicago Bears safety DeAndre Houston-Carson (36) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
K.J. Osborn has big day as Vikings beat Bears in finale

By Jay Cohen Jan. 08, 2023 06:18 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass as New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward (55) tries to rush in on him during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
NFL playoffs: Mahomes shrugs off pain, plans to play

By David Brandt Jan. 07, 2023 01:40 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) is hugged by offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) after rushing for a 21-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Packers can reach playoffs if they avenge loss to Lions

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 05:05 PM EST

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

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) dances after breaking up a pass meant for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (Anthony Souffle/Star Tribune via AP)
Alexander playing major role in Packers' late-season surge

By Steve Megargee Jan. 02, 2023 07:21 PM EST

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

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)
Outscored on the season, Vikings have plenty of doubters

By Steve Megargee Jan. 01, 2023 10:13 PM EST

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) celebrates with fans after returning a kickoff for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate

By Steve Megargee Jan. 01, 2023 07:38 PM EST

Green Bay Packers celebrate a touchdown by Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28), second left, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
Vikings seek to complete regular-season sweep of Packers

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 06:36 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, right, catches a 15-yard touchdown pass over New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) and safety Julian Love (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
T.J. Hockenson proves perfect fit for Vikings' offense

By Brian Hall Dec. 28, 2022 06:40 PM EST