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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) avoids the tackles of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Vikings' Cook shows toughness after physical game in Arizona

By Brian Hall 4 hrs ago

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) walks to the sidelines after missing a game-winning field goal attempt against the Arizona Cardinals after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Hexed? Vexed? Vikings try to stay on track after missed kick

By Dave Campbell Sep. 20, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cards win 34-33 thriller after Vikings miss last-second FG

By David Brandt Sep. 19, 2021 07:39 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Northern Arizona at Arizona 9/18/2021

Sep. 19, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) waves to fans as he leaves the field following a 28-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Seahawks-Titans heads Week 2 games with 2020 playoff teams

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2021 11:47 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (90) pats Dalvin Cook (33) on the back after Cook fumbled the ball in overtime of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Cards set high bar in Week 1, hope to match it vs Vikings

By David Brandt Sep. 16, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals defensive end Michael Dogbe in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Cards work to prove stellar Week 1 was no fluke vs. Vikings

The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

FILE- In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Peterson describes himself as a born leader. That's one of the reasons why the Minnesota Vikings wanted to sign the eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback this year, even if he's past his prime. Peterson and the Vikings have their hands full this week against his former team the Arizona Cardinals. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
'Born leader' Peterson guides Vikings D, to visit Cards next

By Dave Campbell Sep. 15, 2021 05:31 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) signals teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, file photo. The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back defensive end Everson Griffen, now the fourth player on defense to rejoin the team this year after time away with another team. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings hope family reunion on defense sparks resurgence

By Dave Campbell Sep. 06, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
With last-chance vibe, Vikes aim to overcome early setbacks

By Dave Campbell Sep. 01, 2021 08:29 PM EDT

Pressure's on Zimmer, Vikings, looking to lean on restored D

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 03:45 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) New faces: DT Dalvin Tomlinson, DT Michael Pierce, CB Patrick Peterson, CB Bashaud Breeland, TE Chris Herndon, K...

Kingsbury-Murray duo under pressure to get Cards to playoffs

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 12:45 PM EDT
ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-8) New Faces: DE J.J. Watt, WR A.J. Green, C Rodney Hudson, OL Brian Winters, QB Colt McCoy, LB Zaven Collins (first...

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. The Vikings have signed five-time Pro Bowl safety Smith to a contract extension Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, securing the team's longest-tenured player for what could be the remainder of his career. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikes sign 10th-year safety Harrison Smith to $64M extension

By Dave Campbell Aug. 29, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Plenty of familiar faces playing in new places around NFL

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 27, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette during the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game in Glendale, Ariz. The biggest moment in Malcolm Butler's career happened right here at State Farm Stadium, when the rookie cornerback stepped in front of a Seattle Seahawks receiver at the goalline, intercepted a Russell Wilson pass, and secured a stunning Super Bowl XLIX victory for the New England Patriots. That play was about 6 1/2 years ago. Butler — who is entering his first season with the Arizona Cardinals — is finding out that's an eternity in NFL time.(AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Years after Super Bowl glory, Cards' Butler back in desert

By David Brandt Aug. 11, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings' Patrick Peterson, entering his 11th season in the NFL and his first with the Vikings watches during NFL football training camp, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. Peterson took advantage of a new rule to make the switch to his long-favored No. 7, with cornerbacks now allowed to wear any number from 1 to 49. Several of Peterson's peers around the league have done the same, many of them cornerbacks. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Pick a number: NFL players relish new single-digit identity

By Dave Campbell Aug. 06, 2021 05:47 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, left, listens to wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Buoyed by experienced 'D,' Zimmer exudes unfamiliar optimism

By Dave Campbell Jul. 29, 2021 07:28 PM EDT

Zimmer, Vikings aim for rebound with restocked defense

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:28 AM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: After a badly deteriorated defense and a rash of...

With QB Murray in 3rd season, Cards under pressure to win

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:06 AM EDT
ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-8) CAMP SITE: Glendale, Arizona LAST YEAR: The Cardinals looked like one of the NFL's rising...

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) makes a catch during NFL football practice in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Column: WNBA aside, player vaccinations remain an issue

By Tim Dahlberg Jun. 29, 2021 05:48 PM EDT