Andrew Krammer

Neither cornerback Stephon Gilmore nor edge rusher Pat Jones II, who both missed Sunday’s win over the Falcons, were seen by reporters on Wednesday during a rare December padded practice.

O’Neill, the team captain and stalwart right tackle, has been a steadying force during a year of offensive line change for the Vikings.

Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore remains sidelined Thursday; edge rusher Pat Jones II returns

Film review: Why do the Vikings call trick plays?

Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison combined for 265 yards and five touchdowns, making Vikings history thanks to an aggressive Falcons game plan during Minnesota's 42-21 win.

Rookie edge rusher Dallas Turner and undrafted rookie Gabe Murphy had bigger roles against the Falcons with edge rusher Patrick Jones II sidelined by a knee injury.

Falcons running backs gained 155 yards and scored twice Sunday as Pace remained out because of injury.

On this episode of the Access Vikings podcast, Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings’ 42-21 win over Atlanta, Darnold’s ongoing success, and how the home crowd received Cousins’ return.

Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who suffered strained hamstring Sunday, was the only player missing at Thursday’s practice; running back Aaron Jones' mom is his toughest critic; and receiver Justin Jefferson closes in on another milestone.

Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard had eight tackles for losses and four sacks over the course of the team's four wins in November.