Kene Nwangwu
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins walks out onto the field before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 12/20/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 07:01 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions, Vikings both desperate for win for different reasons

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 11:09 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Josh Norman (26) is called for pass interference while defending Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Still-viable Vikings making season harder than it has to be

By Dave Campbell Nov. 29, 2021 06:11 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Samson Ebukam (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 04:51 PM EST

The stadium is reflected in the visor of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Minnesota Vikings at Baltimore Ravens 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 12:39 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) during the first half of an NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery

By Dave Campbell Sep. 01, 2021 01:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu runs up field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa. One of the biggest problems for the Minnesota Vikings last season was the performance of their special teams units. They made improvement there a clear priority on the third day of the draft by selecting Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu in the fourth round, and Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette in the fifth round. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Texas Tech at Iowa State 10/10/2020

May. 01, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu runs up field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa. One of the biggest problems for the Minnesota Vikings last season was the performance of their special teams units. They made improvement there a clear priority on the third day of the draft by selecting Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu in the fourth round, and Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette in the fifth round. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Special delivery: Vikes fill out draft with returner options

By Dave Campbell May. 01, 2021 07:48 PM EDT