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FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) pats tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) after Rudolph scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. In his ninth season with the Minnesota Vikings, tight end Kyle Rudolph realizes he doesn't have many more of these chances to win a championship. The Vikings start the playoffs at New Orleans on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio, File)
Whatever the role, Vikings lean plenty on durable Rudolph

By Dave Campbell Jan. 02, 2020 07:53 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates with cornerback Carlton Davis (33) at Barrett sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:23 PM EST

Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro (15) celebrates after kicking a 22-yard field goal near the end of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Bears won 21-19. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Bears edge Vikings 21-19 on Piñeiro FG with 10 seconds left

By Dave Campbell Dec. 29, 2019 04:32 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) walks off the field after the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Packers won 23-10. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins struggles as Vikings' offense slips in 23-10 loss

By Brian Hall Dec. 24, 2019 01:44 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Kenny Clark, left, Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith, right, celebrate after a sack during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Packers clinch NFC North with 23-10 win over Vikings

By Dave Campbell Dec. 23, 2019 11:29 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
With Cook, Mattison out, Vikings give Boone 1st start at RB

Dec. 23, 2019 07:05 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers,. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Vikings boast backfield depth as injuries elevate Boone

By Dave Campbell Dec. 20, 2019 06:07 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Minshew, Fitzpatrick

By Frank Stampfl Dec. 17, 2019 02:52 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone, right, reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Surging Vikings solidify spot in playoff race

By Brian Hall Dec. 16, 2019 07:57 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans grab AFC South lead with 24-21 victory over Titans

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 09:40 PM EST

Texans beat Titans 24-21 to grab first place in AFC South

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 08:54 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Houston Texans grabbed control of the AFC South by beating the Tennessee Titans 24-21...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans takes AFC South lead with showdown win at Titans

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 08:29 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Minnesota takes advantage of 7 Chargers turnovers in victory

By Joe Reedy Dec. 15, 2019 07:21 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon reacts before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 02:49 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 20-7. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings get back on track, with Cook playing as promised

By Dave Campbell Dec. 09, 2019 05:07 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs from Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Rasul Douglas (32) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Philadelphia Eagles at Minnesota Vikings 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Justin Phillips, left, makes the tackle after Houston Texans wide receiver Chad Hansen, right, made a catch in the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Garoppolo shines in 27-17 win over Mahomes, Chiefs

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2019 12:48 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals place kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) kicks a 32-yard field goal in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes, left, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cook's 85-yard TD highlights Vikings' 20-9 win vs. Cards

By Dave Campbell Aug. 24, 2019 04:39 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings 8/24/2019

Aug. 24, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Brandon Zylstra catches a 4-yard touchdown pass in front of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jamar Taylor, left, during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings top Seahawks 25-19 behind crisp preseason passing

By Dave Campbell Aug. 18, 2019 11:27 PM EDT