D.J. Wonnum
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries in vain to pull in a pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Saints won 52-33. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Vikings enter offseason with deteriorated defense to repair

By Dave Campbell Jan. 04, 2021 06:29 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 12/25/2020

Dec. 25, 2020 03:50 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) looks to hand the ball off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:30 PM EST

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

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Dan Bailey (5) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 23-yard field goal during overtime in an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vikings outlast error-prone Jags 27-24 on Bailey's OT kick

By Dave Campbell Dec. 06, 2020 05:16 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2020 12:14 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
After clutch performance, Vikings need Cousins to keep it up

By Dave Campbell Dec. 02, 2020 06:58 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) dives past Carolina Panthers cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver (23) to score his second touchdown of the day in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (Alex Kormann/Star Tribune via AP)
Vikings' timely defensive stops keep playoff hopes alive

By Brian Hall Nov. 30, 2020 07:07 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson (81) catches a 2-point conversion over Carolina Panthers cornerback Corn Elder (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Beebe amends for fumble with TD as Vikes top Panthers 28-27

By Dave Campbell Nov. 29, 2020 05:02 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Carolina Panthers at Minnesota Vikings 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 01:20 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Harrison Hand stops Green Bay Packers' A.J. Dillon during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cornerback crunch presents challenges for Zimmer, Vikings

By Brian Hall Nov. 04, 2020 05:51 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Dalvin Cook runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cooking with Dalvin: Vikings ground game going strong

By Dave Campbell Nov. 02, 2020 07:50 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool, center left, makes a touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Steelers remain unbeaten, edge archrival Ravens 28-24

Nov. 01, 2020 05:03 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Cook's 4 TDs help Vikings knock off Packers 28-22

By Steve Megargee Nov. 01, 2020 04:38 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Mason Crosby warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 12:22 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Za'Darius Smith (55) and Preston Smith (91) celebrate as Will Redmond (25) and Rashan Gary (52) watch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Vikings' slide casts shadow over rematch with Packers

By Steve Megargee Oct. 29, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings not declaring rebuild; DE Hunter has neck surgery

By Dave Campbell Oct. 28, 2020 03:00 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings trade DE Yannick Ngakoue to Ravens for draft picks

By Dave Campbell Oct. 22, 2020 11:58 AM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) bobbles a catch in the end zone as Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill (24) defends the play during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Justin time: Vikings have full trust in rookie WR Jefferson

By Dave Campbell Oct. 05, 2020 08:25 PM EDT

Fans arrive for an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 11:58 AM EDT