ADAM THIELEN

The Vikings went 13-4 but lost in the first round of the NFL playoffs. What are their options this offseason? What's the recipe for building them into contenders?

When you’re handing out fantasy football game balls for Week 16, don’t forget one for U.S. Bank Stadium. Kirk Cousins didn't involve the others much, but he still finished with 299 yards passing and three scores. The Giants also moved the ball on the ground, mainly through Saquon Barkley (133 total yards, touchdown) and the enterprising Jones (34 rushing yards). The air conditioning doesn’t throw off anyone’s passing game. He finished with 355 yards passing and three scores, while the Lions managed just 45 rushing yards.

The Minnesota Vikings completed the biggest comeback in NFL history by erasing a 33-point deficit to beat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 in overtime.

Pittman has enjoyed his best fantasy games this year when Matt Ryan starts, so consider him a top-20 WR this week. He gets an unfavorable matchup this week facing a Colts defense allowing the second-fewest fantasy points to wideouts. More targets for Pacheco would be nice, but a feature-back role on the Chiefs usually leads to a bunch of fantasy points. The Jets have allowed the third-fewest YPA and fantasy points to wide receivers this season (including shutting down the slot). The Rams are allowing the 10th-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, so make sure Watson is locked in fantasy lineups.

Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots 33-26.

The tight end position has been a headache for fantasy managers the past few years, so it's hard to be immediately happy whenever a change occurs. Where would Hockenson end up in that pecking order? Well, if Week 9 was any indication, then fantasy managers have nothing to worry about. Nonetheless, Hockenson's ability and explosiveness at the tight end position is well-known from his tenure as a Lion. Here's the tight end position — check out where Hockenson and the rest of the tight end options landed in our analysts' rankings for Week 10:powered by FantasyProsECR ™ -

Greg Joseph kicked a 47-yard field goal with 24 seconds left and the Minnesota Vikings hung on for a 28-25 win over New Orleans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the Saints’ Wil Lutz’s 61-yard tying attempt hit the left upright and then the crossbar as time expired.

Training camps opened across the NFL and the biggest offseason question remains unanswered.

Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks each scored 23 points to steer a third fourth-quarter comeback victory in the series by the Memphis Grizzlies, who eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 114-106 victory in Game 6.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has restructured his contract to give the team salary cap relief, his agency announced on Friday, with a new deal that gives him $18 million guaranteed. Thielen’s previous contract was carrying a cap hit for 2022 of more than $16.8 million that the Vikings can now reduce by lowering his base salary and spreading out his new signing bonus money.

New York Jets coach Robert Saleh cleared COVID-19 protocols and returned to the facility to run practice for the first time since testing positive for the coronavirus last Wednesday.

Brandon Powell returned a punt 61 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to lift Los Angeles with Matthew Stafford mired in a slump.

(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) (Rick Scuteri)The Latest from Week 13 of the NFL (all times EST):___7:50 p.m.It’s been another rough day for NFL kickers. Ryan Succop (Buccaneers), Dustin Hopkins (Chargers), Evan McPherson (Bengals), Chris Boswell (Steelers) and Robbie Gould (49ers) also had missed PATs. As bad as it's been, it’s not close to the 13 extra points kickers collectively missed during Week 5. That week also had 14 missed field goals, making it the highest number of combined misses since Week 11 of the 1987 season. For the Bengals, linebacker Logan Wilson (right shoulder) and Markus Bailey (left shoulder) also left the game.

(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (Elaine Thompson)The Latest from Week 13 of the NFL (all times EST):___5:55 p.m.Seattle’s Adrian Peterson has moved into a tie with Jim Brown for 10th all-time in total career touchdowns. Matthew Stafford left the game for one play after taking a hard hit from Jacksonville’s Roy Robertson-Harris, who was whistled for roughing the passer. Jacksonville trimmed the lead to 10-7 early in the second quarter on Carlos Hyde’s 1-yard TD run, finished a drive abetted by Rams penalties. For the Bengals, linebacker Logan Wilson (right shoulder) and Markus Bailey (left shoulder) also left the game. Philadelphia took a 7-6 lead on its opening possession, with Gardner Minshew throwing a 36-yard TD pass to Dallas Goedert.

Matthew Stafford left the game for one play after taking a hard hit from Jacksonville’s Roy Robertson-Harris, who was whistled for roughing the passer. Jacksonville trimmed the lead to 10-7 early in the second quarter on Carlos Hyde’s 1-yard TD run, finished a drive abetted by Rams penalties. Cannon was attempting to make a tackle on DeeJay Dallas when his head hit the leg of a teammate. For the Bengals, linebacker Logan Wilson (right shoulder) and Markus Bailey (left shoulder) also left the game. Lions defensive tackle Nick Williams was also injured on the first possession, walking off the field holding his left hand and wrist.

The Los Angeles Rams are off to a solid start in their effort to end a three-game skid despite losing starting center Brian Allen to a knee injury on their first play from scrimmage. Jacksonville trimmed the lead to 10-7 early in the second quarter on Carlos Hyde’s 1-yard TD run, finished a drive abetted by Rams penalties. ___3:15 p.m.Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been benched in the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts. Jefferson has 72 receptions for 1,112 yards this season and 160 catches for 2,512 yards in his two-year career. For the Bengals, linebacker Logan Wilson (right shoulder) and Markus Bailey (left shoulder) also left the game.

Cannon was attempting to make a tackle on DeeJay Dallas when his head hit the leg of a teammate. He started the season with Baltimore before joining the 49ers and has primarily played on special teams. Jefferson has 72 receptions for 1,112 yards this season and 160 catches for 2,512 yards in his two-year career. Murray also joined Cam Newton as the only players in NFL history with at least 10,000 yards passing and 1,500 rushing. For the Bengals, linebacker Logan Wilson (right shoulder) and Markus Bailey (left shoulder) also left the game.

Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting the previously winless Detroit Lions to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Colts Texans Football Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) is sacked by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) (Eric Christian Smith)The Latest from Week 13 of the NFL (all times EST):___3:15 p.m.Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been benched in the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts. Jefferson has 72 receptions for 1,112 yards this season and 160 catches for 2,512 yards in his two-year career. Murray also joined Cam Newton as the only players in NFL history with at least 10,000 yards passing and 1,500 rushing. For the Bengals, linebacker Logan Wilson (right shoulder) and Markus Bailey (left shoulder) also left the game.

(AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy)The Latest from Week 13 of the NFL (all times EST):___2:00 p.m.Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa is being evaluated for a concussion after going out in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals. For the Bengals, linebacker Logan Wilson (right shoulder) and Markus Bailey (left shoulder) also left the game. After Elijah Moore’s 3-yard touchdown catch gave the Jets the lead over the Philadelphia Eagles, Kessman was wide left on the point after. Philadelphia took a 7-6 lead on its opening possession, with Gardner Minshew throwing a 36-yard TD pass to Dallas Goedert. Hurts was limited in practice all week with a sprained ankle, but insisted he would be ready to play Sunday.

Alex Kessman was signed from the practice squad Saturday to replace the struggling Matt Ammendola, but missed both of his first two extra point opportunities in his NFL debut. After Elijah Moore’s 3-yard touchdown catch gave the Jets the lead over the Philadelphia Eagles, Kessman was wide left on the point after. But Kessman was wide left again on the extra point, prompting boos from the Jets fans at MetLife Stadium. Kessman, who previously spent time with the Los Angeles Chargers after being signed as an undrafted free agent in May, was signed to the Jets’ practice squad last week. Kessman's misses were two of four early missed extra points around the NFL.

Buccaneers Falcons Football Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Brynn Anderson)The Latest from Week 13 of the NFL (all times EST):___1:30 p.m.Tom Brady has come out throwing against the Atlanta Falcons. Brady is now 14 of 17 for 139 yards, guiding the Bucs to touchdowns on their first two possessions. Hurts was limited in practice all week with a sprained ankle, but insisted he would be ready to play Sunday. - Dennis Waszak Jr. reporting from East Rutherford, New Jersey..___More AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.

Seattle’s Adrian Peterson has moved into a tie with Jim Brown for 10th all-time in total career touchdowns.

Cooper Rush subbed for the injured Dak Prescott and passed for 325 yards and two second-half touchdowns, the last a 5-yarder to Amari Cooper with 51 seconds left in the Dallas Cowboys’ 20-16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.

Kirk Cousins completed a 27-yard touchdown pass to K.

The Minnesota Vikings accelerated past Seattle 30-17 for their first win over the Seahawks in 12 years.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been absent from practice this week due to COVID-19 protocols.

The Minnesota Vikings are facing a severe shortage of quarterbacks early in training camp.

(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)DENVER – The “ My Cause My Cleats ” initiative has really established a foothold in the NFL. Five years ago, about 500 players participated in the inaugural campaign, marking the first time players could wear custom cleats during games without facing fines. Some players whose teams were on the road last week can wear their cleats at home this weekend. “You can just go out there and wear custom cleats on the field and really show off what you’ve been working so hard for in the offseason,” Chubb said. “Season after season I am inspired by the growing number of NFL players that participate in ‘My Cause My Cleats’ and the causes they represent,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said.

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Dan Bailey (5) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 23-yard field goal during overtime in an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys, Panthers and Jaguars (1-11), who lost their 11th straight game, are a combined 8-27. Chase McLaughlin even had a chance to win it with a 62-yard field goal at the end of the fourth quarter that fell short. FOUR FIGURESJefferson joined Pro Football Hall of Fame member Randy Moss (1998) as the only rookies in Vikings history to reach 1,000 receiving yards. Vikings: CB Jeff Gladney (calf) and TE Brandon Dillon (ankle) each left the game.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. Cousins threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings overcame a 104-yard kickoff return by Chicago’s Cordarrelle Patterson to beat the Bears 19-13. “We’ll try to keep building on it now, and it’ll be so important to keep stringing these together if we can. It was the longest kickoff return in franchise history, surpassing Gale Sayers’ 103-yarder against Pittsburgh on Sept. 17, 1967. Cousins completed 25 of 36 passes with two touchdowns to Thielen, who has nine on the season.

(AP Photo/John Froschauer)SEATTLE – Russell Wilson capped a 94-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown pass to DK Metcalf on fourth-and-goal with 15 seconds left, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-26 on Sunday night. Seattle improved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history with Wilson providing some more prime-time magic and yet another late comeback. Seattle appeared to get a winning TD to Metcalf on second-and-goal, but he lost the ball as he was hit from behind. After Cousins' pass was intercepted by K.J. After Seattle punted for a second time inside Vikings territory, Cousins led Minnesota 97 yards, capping the drive with a 6-yard TD pass to Thielen.

Davante Adams was predictably the biggest beneficiary, with a career-high, franchise-record-tying 14 catches for 156 yards and two scores. Aaron Jones rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown for the Packers, who posted their highest score against the Vikings since a 44-31 victory at the Metrodome on Oct. 27, 2013. Jaire Alexander, who also recorded a safety on an untouched cornerback blitz in the second quarter, made the bobbling interception. When LG Lucas Patrick (shoulder) was forced out in the second quarter, Jenkins moved back to his original spot and free agent addition Rick Wagner entered at RT. ... DT Kenny Clark (groin) was hurt in the second quarter during Alexander's interception and didn't return.