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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 defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) reacts in front of New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) after a defensive stop during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings hang on, again, for 27-22 victory over White, Jets

By Dave Campbell Dec. 04, 2022 04:47 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

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88), defended by Seattle Seahawks safety Ryan Neal (26), catches a 4-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Vikings acquire tight end TJ Hockenson in trade with Lions

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2022 01:21 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

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL match between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Vikings hang on for 28-25 win over Saints in London

By Ken Maguire Oct. 02, 2022 01:20 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) celebrates after catching a 28-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Saints coach Allen gets 2nd chance in London against Vikings

By Ken Maguire Sep. 29, 2022 05:15 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison scores on a 6-yard touchdown run ahead of Detroit Lions linebacker Austin Bryant, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Mattison perfect complement to Vikings' Cook

By Brian Hall Sep. 28, 2022 08:03 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) scores on a 4-yard touchdown run ahead of Detroit Lions defensive end Demetrius Taylor (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Vikings rally past Lions 28-24 on Osborn's last-minute TD

By Dave Campbell Sep. 25, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) scores on a 4-yard touchdown run ahead of Detroit Lions defensive end Demetrius Taylor (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Vikings' Cook out with injured shoulder on fumble vs. Lions

Sep. 25, 2022 03:55 PM EDT

Fans make their way to Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 05:41 PM EST

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

Los Angeles Rams' Brandon Powell flips into the end zone during a 61-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Punt return TD sparks Rams in playoff-clinch win vs. Vikings

By Dave Campbell Dec. 26, 2021 04:44 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 01:37 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, talks with down judge Derick Bowers (74) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Kupp will keep Vikings busy in crucial game vs. Rams

By Dave Campbell Dec. 23, 2021 04:10 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Browns' C Tretter, Saints QBs test positive for COVID-19

By Tom Withers Dec. 23, 2021 12:40 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Rams in stride in NFC West race, visit Vikings on short rest

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:10 AM EST

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

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Hard-to-figure Vikings still trudging ahead in playoff chase

By Dave Campbell Dec. 21, 2021 06:58 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds and linebacker Marcus Allen, right, after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 36-28. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Shoulder injury 'over with' as Vikings harness power of Cook

By Dave Campbell Dec. 16, 2021 06:05 PM EST