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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

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 during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Minnesota takes advantage of 7 Chargers turnovers in victory

By Joe Reedy Dec. 15, 2019 07:21 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon reacts before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 02:49 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Jumping right in: Rookies make big impact on NFL season

By Josh Dubow Dec. 06, 2019 05:06 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins walks off the field after the team lost to the Seattle Seahawks 37-30 in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Vikings can’t finish another 2nd half rally in 37-30 loss

By Tim Booth Dec. 03, 2019 01:41 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Chris Carson, center, scores on a run against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seahawks take over 1st place in NFC West, beat Vikings 37-30

By Tim Booth Dec. 02, 2019 11:42 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks 12/2/2019

Dec. 02, 2019 07:31 PM EST

Denver Broncos tight end Troy Fumagalli, center, catches a 3-yard touchdown pass between Minnesota Vikings defenders Mackensie Alexander, left, and Anthony Barr, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Despite tight goal-line D, Vikings need better pass coverage

By Dave Campbell Nov. 18, 2019 05:28 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:35 PM EST

CORRECTS TO DELETE THE ADJECTIVE, OVERSIZED, TO DESCRIBE THE STAFFED ANIMAL WHICH IS 8 INCHES TALL - Fans place a toy black cat on the rail by end zone seating at an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. A black cat ran onto the field last week in a game between the Cowboys and the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 08:34 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) can't reach an overthrown pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) defends, during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Offensive balance missing early in Vikings' loss to Chiefs

By Brian Hall Nov. 04, 2019 07:11 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) makes a touchdown catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21), safety Juan Thornhill (22) and linebacker Damien Wilson (54) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Vikings' high-powered offense grounded by improving Chiefs D

By Dave Skretta Nov. 03, 2019 06:15 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 01:12 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) reacts after a touchdown by running back Dalvin Cook during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
As Vikings prep for Redskins, Cousins grateful for old team

By Dave Campbell Oct. 23, 2019 05:31 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins reacts after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Redskins-Vikings Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2019 04:09 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson (81) catches a 1-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
If Vikings are without Thielen, there's precedent of success

By Dave Campbell Oct. 22, 2019 07:13 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins reacts after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Balance leads to breakout for Vikings offense, Kirk Cousins

By Brian Hall Oct. 21, 2019 08:14 PM EDT

Vikings' David Morgan to have season-ending knee surgery

Oct. 18, 2019 04:12 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings tight end David Morgan will have season-ending knee surgery. The Vikings announced the news Friday. After an...