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Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bobby Evans (73), middle, talks with teammates during an NFL football team practice in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. The Vikings will play the New York Giants in a wild-card game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' offensive line in flux ahead of matchup with Giants

By Brian Hall Jan. 11, 2023 06:59 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

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

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Samson Ebukam (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 04:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb, 27, 2020, file photo, LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. Jefferson, the first-round draft pick from LSU, was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday, July 27, 2020, with three other Minnesota Vikings players. Teams may not disclose whether player is in quarantine or is positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Vikings' infection control officer tests positive for COVID

By Dave Campbell Jul. 27, 2020 02:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Vikings prioritize defensive line on final day of draft

By Dave Campbell Apr. 25, 2020 09:49 PM EDT