Mike Hughes
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Odenigbo active for Vikings vs. Saints in wild-card round

Jan. 05, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) returns a fumble during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings must face Saints without CBs Alexander, Hughes

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2020 03:31 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Packers' Rodgers, Vikings coach Zimmer set to face off again

Dec. 19, 2019 07:31 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

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Defense delivers as Vikings sail past Lions 20-7

By Dave Campbell Dec. 08, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins celebrates in the second half of NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Vikings stay grounded with clutch win over Cowboys

By Dave Campbell Nov. 11, 2019 07:56 PM EST

CORRECTS TO DELETE THE ADJECTIVE, OVERSIZED, TO DESCRIBE THE STAFFED ANIMAL WHICH IS 8 INCHES TALL - Fans place a toy black cat on the rail by end zone seating at an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. A black cat ran onto the field last week in a game between the Cowboys and the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 08:34 PM EST

Cowboys LB Vander Esch active after 1st absence of career

Nov. 10, 2019 07:09 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is active against Minnesota on Sunday night after the second-year player missed the...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 01:12 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer reacts on the sidelines after a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Zimmer on Kearse arrest: 'I'm very, very ticked off'

By Dave Campbell Oct. 30, 2019 05:40 PM EDT

Vikings S Kearse faces gun, drunken driving charges

Oct. 29, 2019 04:50 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse was charged Tuesday with multiple gun and alcohol counts after authorities say he was driving...

Native American leaders protest outside U.S. Bank Stadium before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The group was protesting to urge the visiting Washington team to retire the Redskins team name and mascot. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings 10/24/2019

Oct. 24, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah (31) attempts to avoid a tackle by New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants 10/6/2019

Oct. 06, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws during the half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Oakland Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cook, Vikings thriving with throwback running game

By Dave Campbell Sep. 23, 2019 07:36 PM EDT

Correction: Raiders-Vikings story

Sep. 22, 2019 04:21 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a story Sept. 22 about the Raiders-Vikings game, The Associated Press erroneously referred to the Oakland quarterback. He is Derek Carr, not...

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Oakland Raiders at Minnesota Vikings 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins fumbles as he is hit during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cousins, Vikes lament mistakes, opportunities lost vs. Pack

By Dave Campbell Sep. 16, 2019 06:48 PM EDT

A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints DT Sheldon Rankins still out in game vs. Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT