With 8 games left, Vikings 'have to prove everything'

The Vikings open the back half of their schedule, which includes teams with a combined 33-27-1 record, at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs

Kirk Cousins named NFC Offensive Player of the Month, Thielen returns to practice

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for October on Tuesday. He threw for 1,262 yards and 10 touchdowns with just one interception in leading Minnesota to four straight wins.

Vikings' Adam Thielen thanks young fan who got emotional over his injury

It was just too much for one young fan when she learned last week that Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Adam Thielen was going to be out for their game against Washington. 

Vikings' Kearse charged with DWI, carrying pistol without permit

Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse is charged after he allegedly drove a vehicle while under the influence over the weekend.

Vikings' Jayron Kearse apologizes for arrest: 'I made a bad decision'

Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse issued a public apology to reporters at TCO Performance Center on Monday after being arrested over the weekend on suspicion of drunk driving and carrying a firearm without a permit.

Cook's 171 total yards, TD lead Vikings past Redskins 19-9

Dalvin Cook had 171 total yards and the only touchdown of the game as the Vikings beat the Washington Redskins 19-9 Thursday night to improve to 6-2 on the season. The Vikings have won four straight.

Adam Thielen will not play Thursday night vs Washington

The Minnesota Vikings updated injury report confirms Adam Thielen will not play against Washington on Thursday Night Football. Thielen told reporters Tuesday he feels “good” and was “hopeful” to play Thursday, but Wednesday's injury reported ruled him out.

Cousins on facing Redskins: 'They picked me when nobody else did'

Kirk Cousins said Tuesday he wouldn’t be in the NFL if it weren’t for the Washington Redskins. They took him with the 102nd overall pick in fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Next man up: Cousins, Cook dominate Lions with Thielen out

Kirk Cousins, in front of several family and friends in his native Michigan, had one of his best games as a Viking with 337 yards and four touchdowns.

Despite early Thielen injury, Vikings beat Lions 42-30

The Minnesota Vikings got their first NFC North Division win on the road Sunday with a 42-30 victory over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field to improve to 5-2 on the season.

Kirk Cousins on NFL referees: 'I don't want their job'

The Vikings head to Detroit Sunday looking to avoid an 0-3 start in the NFC North against the Lions, who had a win at Green Bay slip away Monday night after some controversy with the officiating.

Minnesota football fans riding high after Gophers, Vikings win

Gopher football fans are still riding high on the blowout win this weekend over Nebraska, and the team is now cracking the AP Top 25 of collegiate ranks for the first time in nearly five years.