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Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:02 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Duke Shelley (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings defense the extreme case of bending but not breaking

By Dave Campbell Dec. 05, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 33-26. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings can clinch division with win vs. Jets and some help

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 06:46 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) and wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) eat turkey legs before being interviewed after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 33-26. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins relishes confidence of Vikings, as clutch wins come

By Dave Campbell Nov. 25, 2022 04:26 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26

By Dave Campbell Nov. 24, 2022 11:40 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) runs past New York Jets punter Braden Mann, left, on his punt return for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 10-3.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Vikings seek quick bounce back vs. stout Patriots defense

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:40 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (56) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, Vikings under pressure with another sack-master foe

By Dave Campbell Nov. 22, 2022 07:12 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings guard Ed Ingram stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys won 40-3. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings eager to work after being exposed by Cowboys

By Dave Campbell Nov. 21, 2022 05:49 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins, Vikings' offense succumb to Cowboys' pressure

By Brian Hall Nov. 20, 2022 10:04 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard celebrates with teammate quarterback Dak Prescott (4) after catching a 30-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cowboys crush Vikings' 7-game win streak with 40-3 romp

By Dave Campbell Nov. 20, 2022 07:42 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) celebrates as his team takes the lead over the Buffalo Bills in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Surging Vikings settle in at home for latest Cowboys visit

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) celebrates with safety Harrison Smith (22) after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Surging Vikings get yet another stellar show from Jefferson

By Dave Campbell Nov. 14, 2022 07:08 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs with the ball under pressure from Minnesota Vikings linebackers Eric Kendricks (54) and Patrick Jones II (91) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Vikings get critical Allen turnovers, stun Bills 33-30 in OT

By John Wawrow Nov. 13, 2022 05:13 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell talks with line judge Greg Bradley (98) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings' offense finding its way in O'Connell's system

By Brian Hall Oct. 10, 2022 06:07 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) walks off the field after playing against the New York Giants in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Vikings still mastering offense; Bears bring even more snags

By Dave Campbell Oct. 06, 2022 01:18 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond (11) leaves the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Vikings 23-13. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Vikings cut QBs Mannion, Mond as 2021 draft class is slashed

By Dave Campbell Aug. 30, 2022 07:09 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Trent Williams speaks to the media after practice at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Darrisaw healthy, has unexpected teacher in All-Pro Williams

By Brian Hall Aug. 24, 2022 01:54 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell directs players during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., May 17, 2022. O’Connell takes the Vikings into his first training camp, after being hired in February to replace Mike Zimmer. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
As Vikings start O'Connell era, defense again under scrutiny

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

FILE -Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with cornerback Patrick Peterson. This is another step toward stabilizing a problematic position. The 31-year-old Peterson had a solid first season with the Vikings in 2021. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Backed into a corner: Vikings enter draft needing coverage

By Dave Campbell Apr. 22, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. runs through drills during LSU Pro Day for NFL football coaches and scouts in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Vikings enter draft with still-pressing need at cornerback

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:48 AM EDT