Mike Zimmer
FILE - In this June 13, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach and offensive advisor Gary Kubiak watches quarterbacks during drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Eagan, Minn. As coach Mike Zimmer prepares for his eighth season with the Minnesota Vikings, he might need to hire yet another offensive coordinator with Gary Kubiak uncertain to return. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King, File)
Vikings OC Kubiak retires after 36-year NFL career

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2021 06:30 PM EST

Minus coach, Browns end long playoff drought in Pittsburgh

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 11:59 AM EST
CLEVELAND (11-5) at PITTSBURGH (12-4) Sunday, 8:15 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE - Steelers by 3 1/2 ...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns don't practice again as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on team

By Tom Withers Jan. 07, 2021 11:45 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and teammates react after Cousins' touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Zimmer, Vikes seek stability in brace for Kubiak retirement

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2021 01:26 PM EST

El quarterback de los Browns de Cleveland Baker Mayfield celebra la victoria ante los Steelers de Pittsburgh, el domingo 3 de enero de 2021. (AP Foto/David Richard)
Cruel twist: Browns lose coach for playoffs due to COVID-19

By Tom Withers Jan. 05, 2021 11:28 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries in vain to pull in a pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Saints won 52-33. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Vikings enter offseason with deteriorated defense to repair

By Dave Campbell Jan. 04, 2021 06:29 PM EST

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) kicks at 54-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Jan. 03, 2021 04:45 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries in vain to pull in a pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Saints won 52-33. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Lions, Vikings both stumbling to the finish

By Noah Trister Dec. 31, 2020 05:19 PM EST

Vikings QB Cousins has put up big numbers against Lions

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:27 PM EST
MINNESOTA (6-9) at DETROIT (5-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Vikings by 3 1/2 RECORD VS....

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (39) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
AP sources: Star Vikings RB Cook absent after father's death

By Dave Campbell Dec. 30, 2020 01:14 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries for his fifth touchdown of the game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings54 in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Eliminated Vikings seek to find purpose from final week

By Dave Campbell Dec. 28, 2020 08:26 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores his sixth touchdown of the game, tying the NFL record for most rushing touchdowns in a game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Vikings banged-up defense sinks to new depths against Saints

By Guerry Smith Dec. 25, 2020 10:16 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tripped up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley as strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Kamara's 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33

By Brett Martel Dec. 25, 2020 08:10 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 12/25/2020

Dec. 25, 2020 03:50 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (39) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Saints, Vikings spend holiday in another high-stakes clash

By Brett Martel Dec. 24, 2020 04:03 PM EST

Saints try to clinch NFC South vs. Vikings on Christmas Day

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 01:13 PM EST
MINNESOTA (6-8) at NEW ORLEANS (10-4) Friday, 4:30 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 6½ RECORD...

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, left, runs from Chicago Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings' offense can't make up for depleted defense

By Brian Hall Dec. 21, 2020 06:29 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) intercepts a pass intended for Chicago Bears tight end J.P. Holtz (81) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Defense, play at home ultimately doom Vikings' playoff hopes

By Brian Hall Dec. 20, 2020 07:19 PM EST

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (39) celebrates at the end of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Bears won 33-27. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Bears beat Vikings 33-27 to stay in stride in playoff race

By Dave Campbell Dec. 20, 2020 04:45 PM EST

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) celebrates a touchdown run with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears visit Vikings, at playoff race pace for once

By Dave Campbell Dec. 17, 2020 05:02 PM EST