Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown late in the second quarter of an NFL game between the Minnesota V
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T.J. Hockenson spiked the ball after scoring a touchdown late in the first half against the Saints. Hockenson finished with a game-high 134 receiving yards.

Three keys to Vikings' win over Saints: Dobbs, Hockenson, turnovers

November 12, 2023
New Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs electrified the home crowd, but T.J. Hockenson and the defense made the clutch plays in the team's fifth straight win.
Access Vikings podcast: Dobbs, Vikings keep rolling in win over Saints
Access Vikings Podcast

Access Vikings podcast: Dobbs, Vikings keep rolling in win over Saints

November 12, 2023
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss Dobbs' elusiveness, head coach Kevin O'Connell's job coaching the offense, key defenders and more after Sunday's 27-19 win against the Saints.
Vikings linebacker Troy Dye (45), left, Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99), center and Vikings linebacker D.J. Wonnum (98) topple Saints quarterb

Vikings defense 'stepping up to the plate' during five-game winning streak

November 12, 2023
Injuries forced reserves such as Mekhi Blackmon and Ivan Pace Jr. to take on extra duties, and Blackmon came away with his first career interception.
Vikings safety Camryn Bynum gestures to his wife, Lalaine, who was watching him play in person for the first time Sunday.

Finally, Camryn Bynum gets to play in front of his favorite fan

November 12, 2023
Bynum's wife, Lalaine, was in the crowd for the first time after receiving a visa to enter the U.S. from her home in the Philippines. The Vikings safety had made a plea for government help during a recent postgame interview.
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter Sunday, November 12, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnea

What playing limit? Hockenson 'blacks out' en route to 134 yards.

November 12, 2023
"T.J. was phenomenal," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said. The injured tight end admitted he wanted to show everyone he could still play.
Vikings defense celebrate after cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (5) intercepted a pass intended for Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) during the fourth

Scoggins: 'The sky was never falling' for these improbable Vikings

November 12, 2023
Even in this era with the NFL's reputation of unpredictability, the Vikings' recent rise-from-the-grave act is hard to believe.
Quarterback Joshua Dobbs rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries in two games for the Vikings.

Souhan: Crazy smart. Crazy athletic. Dobbs' play is just plain crazy.

November 12, 2023
Joshua Dobbs' intelligence and his ability to put his mind to work on the field for the Vikings has suddenly created the best story in the NFL.
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November 13, 2023
Kevin O’Connell celebrates with quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) after Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) scored a touchdown in the second

Five extra points: Why did Dobbs tell teammate, 'I'm not worried'?

Kevin O'Connell and the run defense came through on Sunday. And the Vikings made a key adjustment after noticing something New Orleans was doing to try containing Joshua Dobbs.
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November 13, 2023
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) celebrates after running in for a touchdown in the second quarter Sunday, November 12, 2023, at U.S. B

Taking it higher, Vikings ride Dobbs past Saints for fifth straight win

A dramatic, unlikely turnaround from a 1-4 start continued as the Vikings surged early, held on late and defeated the Saints behind two scores from Joshua Dobbs.