EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings are going back to veteran quarterback Nick Mullens for their regular season finale Sunday against the Detroit Lions, coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Wednesday.
Mullens' return marks the fifth change O'Connell has implemented since Kirk Cousins tore his right Achilles tendon October 29. He had previously started two games in the interim but was benched two weeks ago after throwing four interceptions to help the Lions clinch the NFC North title. Rookie Jaren Hall replaced him last Sunday but struggled and was benched at halftime of a 33-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers.