Ben Goessling

The Vikings face their former quarterback in a potential playoff preview on Sunday as Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons try to get back on track.

A pass from Sam Darnold to Aaron Jones with 1:13 left put Minnesota ahead for the first time, and the winning streak reached five games.

In O‘Connell’s three seasons as head coach, the Vikings have had a knack for winning close games, which are more prevalent than ever in the NFL.

After going undefeated on their three-game road trip, the 9-2 Vikings return home to U.S. Bank Stadium to face 6-5 Arizona, a potential first-round playoff opponent.

Daniel Jones, a former first-round draft pick, was benched and then released by the Giants this month. The Vikings will need an experienced quarterback to pair with J.J. McCarthy in 2025 if Sam Darnold leaves as a free agent.

Vikings end successful run on the road, embrace return to U.S. Bank Stadium

Chicago recovered an onside kick after a late touchdown and put a scare in the Vikings, who recovered for their fifth consecutive victory in the Windy City.

Vikings vs. Bears: Will Caleb Williams solve Brian Flores' defense?

Evans, who lost his starting job at the end of the last season and sunk on the depth chart in 2024, could return on the practice squad.

Vikings tight end Josh Oliver will miss Sunday’s game against the Bears