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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 5
Vikings players who are set to hit free agency or are cut candidates
"Make sure you guys understand something, this is the last time this football team, this collection of great human beings, great competitors, great men will be together in this locker room," Kevin O'Connell said to his team after the Vikings' season came to an end on Sunday.
Dallas Turner News / A to Z Sports / January 5
End of season surge sends Minnesota Vikings firm message that rising defender is an emerging superstar
When the Minnesota Vikings selected Dallas Turner at 17th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, it was a surprising pick, especially with the trade up from 23rd overall.
NFL News / The Predictors / January 5
Vikings take down injury riddled Packers 16-3
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy delivered an efficient first half before exiting with another injury, and the Minnesota Vikings closed a frustrating season with a 16–3 victory over a short-handed Green Bay Packers team on Sunday.
The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 5
Harrison Smith, C.J. Ham honored on emotional day as retirement looms
Sunday's regular season finale between the Vikings and the Packers didn't have any real stakes, but it was far from meaningless for the players on the field.
The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / January 5
Minnesota Vikings' NFL Draft slot is locked in, and their history at the position is a complicated one
The Minnesota Vikings have finished the season on a five-game winning streak, with their final game being a 16-3 win over the Green Bay Packers. With that win, the Vikings have clinched third place in the NFC North and have their draft slot locked in at 18th overall.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 4
With season wrapped up, Vikings' slot in 2026 NFL Draft is set
The Vikings' pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is now set. With their win over the Packers, they finished 9-8 and have the 18th overall selection in April. As
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / January 4
Minnesota Vikings 2026 opponents are finalized, and it looks to be a difficult schedule for Kevin O'Connell's squad
The Minnesota Vikings finished out the 2025 season with their fifth-consecutive victory in beating the Green Bay Packers by a score of 16-3. Kicker Will Reichard hit three field goals and wide receiver Justin Jefferson got his 1,000-yard season in the win.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5
Packers attempted the saddest field goal ever in loss
The Green Bay Packers attempted the saddest field goal ever at the end of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 4
J.J. McCarthy struggles overshadowed another brilliant Justin Jefferson season
Even with abysmal quarterback play, the Minnesota Vikings can still count on Jefferson giving them 1,000 receiving yards or more.
Harrison Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 4
Vikings radio announcer appears irked as analyst talks during Harrison Smith ovation
As the crowd rose to applaud Harrison Smith in what may be his last game as a Minnesota Viking, emotions were high at U.S. Bank Stadium, including in the radio booth.
NFL News / Field Level Media / January 4
Vikings close season on high note vs. playoff-bound Packers
Justin Jefferson caught eight passes for 101 yards and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away for a 16-3 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 4
Minnesota Vikings' opponents for 2026 NFL season confirmed
The 2025 NFL regular season is over, so the Minnesota Vikings' opponents for the 2026 season are now confirmed. The Vikings finished with a 9-8 record after beating the Green Bay Packers at U.S.
Justin Jefferson News / A to Z Sports / January 4
One stat epitomizes Justin Jefferson's weird season with the Minnesota Vikings, and it couldn't be funnier
It hasn't been a banner season for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, but he found a way to go out with a bang. The Vikings made a concerted effort to get Jefferson his sixth-consecutive 1,000-yard season this year, and they were able to do so halfway through the second quarter.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 4
Vikings take down Packers in meaningless finale to finish above .500
For a game without any real stakes, Sunday's Vikings-Packers regular season finale was at least entertaining. In a 16-3 Vikings victory over their border rivals' backups, the crowd at U.S.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / January 4
Vikings Expected To Pursue Veteran QB Addition
Entering the 2025 season, a central question concerning the Vikings was J.J. McCarthy‘s ability to develop into an established starter. Things have not gone according to plan on that front, and the position will be one to watch over the course of the spring.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 5
Raiders minority owner Tom Brady may have surprising Pete Carroll replacement in mind
Minority owner Tom Brady may be trying to bring the "Patriot Way" to the Las Vegas Raiders.
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / January 5
New info emerges about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's job status heading into offseason
McCarthy will have one more chance to put together a solid performance in his first season as a starting quarterback, and it may go a long way toward determining how the team views him going forward.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 2
Vikings Sign DL Taki Taimani From Practice Squad
The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed DL Taki Taimani from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 18. Taimani, 26, signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon following the 2024 draft.
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