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Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins thorws as he's pressured by New York Giants' Jarrad Davis during the second half of an NFL wild card football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vikings face abrupt finish, roster churn after all that fun

By Dave Campbell Jan. 16, 2023 06:32 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56), left, center Josh Sokol (60) and offensive tackle Blake Brandel (64) talk during an NFL football team practice in Eagan, Minn., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. The Vikings will play the New York Giants in a wild-card game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings to get center Bradbury back for playoffs vs. Giants

Jan. 13, 2023 03:38 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell talks to Detroit Lions' Jared Goff after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. The Lions won 34-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Vikings searching for solutions on defense after latest leak

By Dave Campbell Dec. 12, 2022 06:05 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

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Stakes high for Bills and Patriots entering latest matchup

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 30, 2022 02:33 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, center, loses control of the ball as he is hit by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward, right, and safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Chargers, Cards try to reverse recent struggles in Arizona

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 06:58 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

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, celebrates with guard Rodger Saffold after rushing for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
AFC-leading Bills host Vikings in matchup of Cook brothers

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 07:44 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass over Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Confident Vikings thriving behind letting-it-loose Cousins

By Dave Campbell Nov. 09, 2022 08:38 PM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) comes down with a catch as Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) trips over the referee in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Official runs into Vikings defender, wacky touchdown follows

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 06, 2022 06:37 PM EST

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) celebrates after his sack against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 06, 2022 04:16 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates with teammate K.J. Osborn (17) after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Kirk Cousins returns to visit Washington with 6-1 Vikings

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 03, 2022 05:29 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) stiff-arms New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Despite being back at .500, Patriots have issues to fix

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 31, 2022 05:14 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury reacts after a loss to the Minnesota Vikings of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' Peterson, Hicks get their revenge against Cardinals

By Brian Hall Oct. 30, 2022 07:30 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates with teammate K.J. Osborn (17) after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26

By Dave Campbell Oct. 30, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 42-34. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
1st-place Vikings back from bye to host revived Cardinals

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 07:10 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Catch up: Vikings thrive on Jefferson; Hopkins revives Cards

By Dave Campbell Oct. 27, 2022 06:41 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell stands on the sideline at the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Vikings winning under O'Connell as 'situational masters'

By Dave Campbell Oct. 20, 2022 01:50 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Patrick Jones II (91) celebrates after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Defense fuels Vikings victory this time, to enter bye at 5-1

By Dave Campbell Oct. 17, 2022 07:22 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 29-22. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Smith-Marsette's late mistakes hurt Bears in loss to Vikings

By Brian Hall Oct. 09, 2022 07:06 PM EDT