'Nobody understands what we're doing': How Brian Flores has transformed Minnesota's defense

Minnesota got into the playoff picture behind incorporating a novel defense used at Pitt that NFL offenses are not used to seeing.


Vikings to start QB who can maximize Jefferson

The Vikings will spend the next few days deciding which of their three quarterbacks is -- among other things -- best suited to maximize Justin Jefferson's skills, coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday.


O'Connell noncommittal on Dobbs at QB after bye

After watching QB Josh Dobbs throw four interceptions Monday night, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said he will spend the upcoming bye week reviewing the best path forward at the position.


WR Jefferson: Absence all about ailing hamstring

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson says the only reason he has missed six games because of a strained right hamstring is that it's still not fully healed.


NFL's top Thanksgiving performances: Manning, Moss, Brady make the list

From Peyton Manning's six TDs in 2004 to Tom Brady's perfect passer rating in 2010. Who else makes it?


Vikings coach questions S Jackson's hit on Dobbs

Vikings QB Josh Dobbs lost a first-quarter fumble Sunday night on a questionable hit by Broncos safety Kareem Jackson, who was making his return from a two-game suspension for similar hits.


Cousins plans return, but Vikings future murky

Kirk Cousins says he plans to return from a ruptured Achilles to play in the NFL next year, but his contract with Minnesota will void in March, leaving his future with the Vikings murky.


Dobbs' dream start with Vikings continues in win

Joshua Dobbs picked up Sunday right where he left off last week in Atlanta, accounting for 312 offensive yards and two touchdowns in the Vikings' 27-19 victory over the Saints.


Vikings' Joshua Dobbs escapes Saints' defense to rush for score

Dobbs scrambled out of a possible sack and snuck into the corner of the end zone for a touchdown.


Vikes' Jefferson won't play until hammy is 100%

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said Thursday he won't play in a game until his injured right hamstring is fully healed.