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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 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

Buffalo Bills running back Duke Johnson (22) is brought down by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Vikings hoping to get healthy again at cornerback

By Brian Hall Nov. 30, 2022 07:44 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs tries to evade Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Vikings rookie CB Andrew Booth Jr. has knee surgery

Nov. 28, 2022 07:55 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

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

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 cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) runs with the ball after incepting a pass by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen as safety Camryn Bynum (24) looks on in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
End zone picks for Vikings is Peterson's latest contribution

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2022 07:35 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 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

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks to make a pass during the first half of a NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Clutch Vikings tote ample confidence at 7-1 into tough slate

By Dave Campbell Nov. 07, 2022 08:23 PM EST

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) carries the ball against New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander (9) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Minnesota visits Miami looking to extend 3-game win streak

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

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

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass over Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22

By Dave Campbell Oct. 09, 2022 04:38 PM EDT

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates his four-yard touchdown reception with Jared Goff (16) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Breakout Lions star St. Brown will give Vikings another test

By Dave Campbell Sep. 22, 2022 05:21 PM EDT