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Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) kicks at 54-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Jan. 03, 2021 04:45 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) talks with Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) during pregame of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 12:48 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) fumbles as he is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints sack leader Hendrickson, Vikings linebacker Davis out

Dec. 25, 2020 03:26 PM EST

Trainers check New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after an injury during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:23 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

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

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, left, speaks with Falcons head coach Dan Quinn before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in Atlanta. Atlanta coach Dan Quinn has been fired after the Falcons dropped to 0-5 for the first time since 1997. The move came just hours after the Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers 23-16, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The team also fired longtime general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who had been with the team since 2008. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Long view: Falcons, Vikings have veered off contending track

By Dave Campbell Oct. 15, 2020 04:24 PM EDT

Winless Falcons, after coach Quinn firing, visit Vikings

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 10:20 AM EDT
ATLANTA (0-5) at MINNESOTA (1-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE — Vikings by 5 RECORD VS....

Minnesota Vikings' Alexander Mattison (25) is chased by Seattle Seahawks' Ryan Neal during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Mattison ready to step in for Vikings if Cook can't play

By Brian Hall Oct. 14, 2020 05:35 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Eric Wilson (50) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Vikings still dealing with defeat despite strides by young D

By Dave Campbell Oct. 12, 2020 03:33 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf, right, catches the ball in the end zone for a touchdown as Minnesota Vikings' Anthony Harris defends near the end of the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Late Wilson magic gives Seahawks 27-26 win over Vikings

By Tim Booth Oct. 11, 2020 11:40 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms-up in a light rain before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 06:40 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson (81) is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson (32) and cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Cook has 2 TDs as Vikings get 1st win, 31-23 over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 04, 2020 06:01 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

Cincinnati Bengals' Tee Higgins (85) cannot catch a pass against Philadelphia Eagles' Nickell Robey-Coleman (31) during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Jefferson, Higgins

By Brandon C. Williams Sep. 29, 2020 12:06 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 01:18 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich walks onto the field for an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Minnesota Vikings at Indianapolis Colts 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 01:16 PM EDT