We bring all this up because there is a former Vikings assistant who is getting his name mentioned a lot for the openings around the league. Klint Kubiak joined the Vikings in 2013 as a quality control coach.

Vikings battling several injuries -- including T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Addison -- prior to Week 15 game against Cowboys

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Justin Jefferson has just four receptions for a paltry 15 yards over the last two games. That puts even a modest 1,000-yard season in jeopardy for the two-time All-Pro whose first six years in the NFL have been as productive and prolific as anyone to ever play the position.

That’s why the next month could get interesting with Jefferson currently on pace for the lowest output of his career. He has recorded 64 receptions for 810 yards with games against the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers remaining.

It was a good day on Sunday in terms of being a Vikings fan. JJ and the team had a solid game. No complaints really. The goal now is to keep it up against Dallas which is going to be tough on the road.

T.J. Hockenson provides the latest injury update ahead of the Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys matchup on "Sunday Night Football."