Adam Thielen
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) intercepts a pass in front of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Cook gets corralled in Vikings' 27-10 loss to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 11, 2020 09:32 PM EST

NFL Football Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Vikings, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 1/11/2020

Jan. 11, 2020 04:05 PM EST

Thielen active for Vikings for playoff game vs. 49ers

Jan. 11, 2020 03:22 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is active for the playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday despite being...

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen, left, tries to catch a pass over Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. Adam Thielen's season has been hamstrung by a hamstring injury, but the two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver remains an integral part of the offense for the Minnesota Vikings as evidenced by his diving catch in overtime to set up the playoff game win at New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings WR Thielen questionable with ankle injury vs. 49ers

Jan. 09, 2020 03:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Browns interview Vikings OC Stefanski for head coaching job

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2020 12:16 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) fumble on a pass reception which was recovered by the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Vikings WR Adam Thielen limited in practice by ankle injury

Jan. 08, 2020 04:37 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Thielen better: Vikings' offense has made major progress

By Dave Campbell Jan. 07, 2020 04:56 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) fumbles as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tom Brady, Drew Brees exit early in changing of the QB guard

Arnie Stapleton Jan. 07, 2020 04:16 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after throwing a pass to setup the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2020 05:52 PM EST

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7) watches his game-winning field goal against the Buffalo Bills during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Vikings, like Texans, work OT to advance in NFL playoffs

By Barry Wilner Jan. 05, 2020 05:47 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Cousins, Vikings upend Saints 26-20 in OT in NFC playoffs

By Brett Martel Jan. 05, 2020 05:06 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back to pass as he throws a pass that was fumbled and recovered by the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 1/5/2020

Jan. 05, 2020 01:27 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Vikings-Saints playoff clash features Dalvin & Alvin show

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2020 09:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) pats tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) after Rudolph scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. In his ninth season with the Minnesota Vikings, tight end Kyle Rudolph realizes he doesn't have many more of these chances to win a championship. The Vikings start the playoffs at New Orleans on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio, File)
Whatever the role, Vikings lean plenty on durable Rudolph

By Dave Campbell Jan. 02, 2020 07:53 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings use meaningless Bears game to regroup for playoffs

By Dave Campbell Dec. 26, 2019 07:46 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) walks off the field after the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Packers won 23-10. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins struggles as Vikings' offense slips in 23-10 loss

By Brian Hall Dec. 24, 2019 01:44 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones celebrates his touchdown run with quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Cousins, Vikings seek redemption from rough game vs. Packers

By Dave Campbell Dec. 22, 2019 09:27 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers,. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Vikings boast backfield depth as injuries elevate Boone

By Dave Campbell Dec. 20, 2019 06:07 PM EST

Packers-Vikings Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 03:27 PM EST
GREEN BAY (11-3) at MINNESOTA (10-4) Monday, 8;15 p.m. EST, ESPN OPENING LINE — Vikings by 4 1/2 ...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the first half of a NFL football preseason game, Aug. 15, 2019, in Baltimore. The play was called back on a penalty on the Ravens. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
ON Football: A how-to guide to getting to the Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Dec. 18, 2019 02:12 AM EST