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Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) throws against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Mitchell Trubisky takes final rookie step against Vikings.

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN - Associated Press

Vikings’ Kyle Rudolph looking ahead to playoffs, for once

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Vikings’ Bradford could return to practice next week

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Vikings S Harrison Smith named NFC Defensive Player of Week

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Minnesota Vikings' Harrison Smith (22) celebrates his second interception of the game during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings won 16-0. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Vikings shut out Packers 16-0, keep eye on 1st-round bye

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings' Harrison Smith intercepts a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

The strong safety: Harrison Smith steadies Vikings defense

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings' Stefon Diggs catches a touchdown pass in front of Green Bay Packers' Josh Hawkins during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Vikings shut out Packers 16-0, keep eye on 1st-round bye

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) runs past Carolina Panthers' Kurt Coleman (20) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Vikings’ final push to the playoffs begins on Saturday night with a trip to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Vikings look to get past Packers in final push to playoffs

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum is interviewed after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/John Autey)

NFC North champion Vikings check one box, aim for the next

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks returns an interception 31 yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Vikings cruise past Bengals 34-7 to clinch NFC North

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers' Devin Funchess (17) and Cam Newton (1) celebrate their touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Stewart runs for 3 TDs, Panthers beat Vikings 31-24

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE- In this Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) returns an interception as teammates Mackensie Alexander (20) and Andrew Sendejo move into block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The Vikings let cornerback Captain Munnerlyn sign with the Carolina Panthers in free agency, but their pass coverage hasn't slipped with Rhodes, Alexander, Trae Waynes and Terence Newman helping to hold together a quality group. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

Keenum, Vikings can clinch NFC North with win over Panthers

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs into Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Dominant defense keeps on coming through for Vikings

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) works under pressure from Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Hardly a journeyman: Keenum shines again in Vikes win

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum rushes for a 9-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. The Vikings could take another big step in their bid to run away with the NFC North on Sunday when they match their seven-game winning streak against the Atlanta Falcons, who have won three straight. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)

Vikings put 7-game winning streak on line against Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2014, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, left, breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Minneapolis. Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes is often asked to shadow the opponent's best wide receiver, and this week his assignment could be the toughest yet: Julio Jones, coming off a 253-yard game for the surging Falcons. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File)

To cover Julio Jones, the Vikings will turn to Xavier Rhodes

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) is chased by Detroit Lions defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Unheralded offense adds needed balance to Vikings defense

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Vikings now have margin for error with 3-game division lead

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11), guarded by Minnesota Vikings cornerbacks Terence Newman (23) and Xavier Rhodes (29), catches a 43-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Case Keenum led-Vikings beat Lions, adding to division lead

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Keenum-led Vikings beat Lions 30-23, adding to division lead

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press