Alexander Mattison
FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. The Vikings have centered their offense around running back Dalvin Cook and praised him at every turn, but now the bill has come due. Cook is holding out of team activities until he has a new contract.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Vikings, Cook present NFL's latest RB contract standoff

By Dave Campbell Jun. 18, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss speaks after receiving his Hall of Fame ring during halftime of an NFL football game between the Vikings and the Green Bay Packersin Minneapolis. The Vikings have drafted six Hall of Famers in the first round. None made more of a splash than Randy Moss in 1998.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
For Vikes, hard to find bigger 1st-round draft hit than Moss

By Dave Campbell Apr. 21, 2020 06:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2019 file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh directs players during a combined NFL training camp with the Denver Broncos at the Broncos' headquarters in Englewood, Colo. The Cleveland Browns are meeting with Saleh about their coaching job. Saleh's defense dominated Cleveland in a game this season. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and members of the team's search committee will interview Saleh on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
49ers defensive focus is on stopping Dalvin Cook

By Josh Dubow Jan. 09, 2020 06:16 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back to pass as he throws a pass that was fumbled and recovered by the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 1/5/2020

Jan. 05, 2020 01:27 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Vikings-Saints playoff clash features Dalvin & Alvin show

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2020 09:43 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is about to be sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings embrace underdog status in playoffs, prep for Saints

By Dave Campbell Dec. 30, 2019 06:26 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

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings use meaningless Bears game to regroup for playoffs

By Dave Campbell Dec. 26, 2019 07:46 PM 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)
Humbled Vikings have plenty of work to do before playoffs

By Dave Campbell Dec. 24, 2019 02:35 PM 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

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

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

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Jumping right in: Rookies make big impact on NFL season

By Josh Dubow Dec. 06, 2019 05:06 PM EST

Lions-Vikings Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 09:30 AM EST
DETROIT (3-8-1) at MINNESOTA (8-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Vikings by 14 RECORD VS....

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