The Vikings are turning back to quarterback Nick Mullens for Sunday's regular season finale against the Lions, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Wednesday.
Mullens will make his third start for the Vikings — his second against the Lions after throwing for 411 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions in a Dec. 24 loss. Those interceptions weighed heavily in the Vikings' one-score loss and led to switch from Mullens to rookie quarterback Jaren Hall as the starter for Sunday's loss to the Packers. Mullens replaced Hall after halftime.
"Nick has been very effective moving the team," O'Connell said Wednesday.