BRIAN HALL
FILE - Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine pauses during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. Cine was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the final pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Vikings draft Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. after more trades

By Brian Hall Apr. 29, 2022 08:30 PM EDT
Much like his predecessor, new Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) runs from Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings lacked energy early Sunday, now lacking playoff spot

By Brian Hall Dec. 27, 2021 07:14 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had an opportunity Sunday to legitimize

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Rams won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings' sleepy start, red-zone issues sting in loss to Rams

By Brian Hall Dec. 26, 2021 06:30 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Jefferson said he could sense a lack of energy among his

Team officials look over Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Thielen's return may lift Vikings ahead of matchup with Rams

By Brian Hall Dec. 22, 2021 05:04 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Two straight wins have put the Minnesota Vikings back in playoff

Minnesota Vikings defenders safety Harrison Smith (22), outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and free safety Xavier Woods (23) break up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) in the end zone at the end of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 36-28. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Angry Tomlin initiates changes in Steelers' 36-28 loss

By Brian Hall Dec. 10, 2021 01:55 AM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Never mind the comeback the Pittsburgh Steelers made in the second

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates his touchdown with teammate wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Vikings leaning hard on Jefferson in quest to save season

By Brian Hall Dec. 07, 2021 08:37 PM EST
After Adam Thielen was injured on Minnesota’s sixth offensive play Sunday, Kirk

FILE - Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen stands on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings had psychologists at Griffen's home on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 to work with police on guiding him through another alarming mental health situation, with the 12th-year player refusing to come out of his house. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, file)
Vikings relieved Everson Griffen crisis ends 'peacefully'

By Brian Hall Nov. 24, 2021 01:14 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have made mental health support an

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) slides to the turf ahead of Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Packers defense slips against Kirk Cousins, Vikings

By Brian Hall Nov. 21, 2021 07:41 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Green Bay's defense toppled star quarterbacks Kyler Murray,

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws under pressure from Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young (25) and outside linebacker Tyus Bowser (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Same story: Vikings can't sustain early success and lose

By Brian Hall Nov. 08, 2021 07:32 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — A deep pass to Justin Jefferson and Dalvin Cook’s longest

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) watches his 54-yard field goal with teammate Stephen Weatherly (91) as Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) looks on at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-17. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Win overshadows another strange second half for Vikings

By Brian Hall Oct. 11, 2021 06:20 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — After Greg Joseph’s game-winning field goal went through

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes as he is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) and defensive tackle Malik McDowell (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Browns won 14-7. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, Vikings' offense stalls against Browns' pass rush

By Brian Hall Oct. 03, 2021 06:51 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Needing one big play downfield to stall the Cleveland pass

Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) celebrates with wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins thriving while Vikings find balance on offense

By Brian Hall Sep. 27, 2021 05:41 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins took the shotgun snap and had the Seattle

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 Sep. 22, 2021 06:44 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Late in the second quarter on Sunday, Dalvin Cook was stood

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter eyes a tackling machine during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Hunter returns, Vikings now looking for complementary rusher

By Brian Hall Aug. 19, 2021 04:33 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Danielle Hunter’s return from the neck surgery that kept

Minnesota Vikings linemen Christian Darrisaw, right, front, watches drills during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings 1st-round rookie Darrisaw out after groin surgery

By Brian Hall Aug. 12, 2021 07:11 PM EDT
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Joint practices this week against the Denver Broncos have

Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers (27) watches his grand slam in the fourth inning of a baseball game against Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP)
Lions-Vikings? Naw, Tigers top Twins by NFL-like 17-14 final

By Brian Hall Jul. 28, 2021 05:35 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Playing to a score befitting an NFL matchup, the Detroit

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, left, runs from Chicago Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings' offense can't make up for depleted defense

By Brian Hall Dec. 21, 2020 06:29 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Running back Dalvin Cook and coach Mike Zimmer each

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) intercepts a pass intended for Chicago Bears tight end J.P. Holtz (81) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Defense, play at home ultimately doom Vikings' playoff hopes

By Brian Hall Dec. 20, 2020 07:19 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After rushing for 132 yards, the most allowed by Chicago

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) gets upended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Vikings' miscues have them on outside of playoffs, again

By Brian Hall Dec. 14, 2020 05:33 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Five wins in six weeks had put the Minnesota Vikings into

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, right, dives for extra yardage ahead of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tre Herndon, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Jefferson's rookie season stacks up with the best, even Moss

By Brian Hall Dec. 07, 2020 06:46 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Hall of Famer Randy Moss splashed on the scene in 1998 for