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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer speaks at a news conference after the Vikings were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Vikings name Andre Patterson, Adam Zimmer as co-DCs

Associated Press

Minnesota Viking quarterback Joe Kapp is hauled down by Kansas City Chiefs Jerry Mays (75) as another Chief moves in from the rear during the first half of Super Bowl IV, Jan. 11, 1970, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/JS) **FILE**

Chiefs’ historic defense led Kansas City to Super Bowl win in 1970

By Thom Loverro

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer speaks at a news conference after the Vikings were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Zimmer, Vikings aim to get over hump with changes inevitable

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith (84) sits on the bench with teammates during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won 27-10. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Cook gets corralled in Vikings’ 27-10 loss to 49ers

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers players celebrate as a group after cornerback Richard Sherman (25), bottom center, intercepted a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

49ers win 1st playoff game in 6 years, 27-10 over Vikings

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Titans and Vikings continued success of sixth-seeds

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) reacts as he walks off the field after their overtime win over the New Orleans Saints in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Shanahan, Cousins on opposite sides for playoff meeting

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries near the goal line in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

49ers defensive focus is on stopping Dalvin Cook

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen, left, tries to catch a pass over Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. Adam Thielen's season has been hamstrung by a hamstring injury, but the two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver remains an integral part of the offense for the Minnesota Vikings as evidenced by his diving catch in overtime to set up the playoff game win at New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Thielen better: Vikings’ offense has made major progress

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in the game winning touchdown pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Dalvin Cook, Vikings upend Saints 26-20 in OT in NFC playoffs

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in the game winning touchdown pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Cousins, Vikings upend Saints 26-20 in OT in NFC playoffs

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Saints recall tension, tears in Vikings’ last playoff visit

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Vikings have ‘every intent’ of retaining Spielman, Zimmer

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Vikings must face Saints without CBs Alexander, Hughes

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo smiles after his team beat the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

San Francisco roars back into playoffs as NFC’s top seed

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Vikings embrace underdog status in playoffs, prep for Saints

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By Compiled by PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

Chicago Bears tight end Eric Saubert (43) leaps over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Bears edge Vikings 21-19 on Piñeiro FG with 10 seconds left

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrates his winning touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass in front of Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Vikings use meaningless Bears game to regroup for playoffs

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press