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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
Ivan Pace Jr. Is Giving Vikings Plenty of Reasons to Increase His Snap Count
Early in the 2026 NFL season, veteran linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. looked like an expendable member of the Vikings' roster. Formerly a starting interior LB, Pace's role with the team continued to shrink until it looked like he was being phased out of defensive coordinator Brian Flores's system.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Trap Ultimate Trap Game: Why the 3-0 Vikings Must Beware the 0-3 Dolphins
In the NFL, no trap is sprung without the perfect convergence of overconfidence, misleading statistics, and human nature. Heading into Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings sit atop the NFC North with a perfect 3-0 record.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
Making Sense of the Vikings' Flurry of Week 4 Roster Moves
We're less than a quarter of the way into the 2026 NFL season, but that doesn't mean that things aren't already busy. It's been a hectic time for the Minnesota Vikings ever since they improved to 3-0 with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week.
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Justin Jefferson News / A to Z Sports / October 1
Vikings Thursday Injury Report: Justin Jefferson news raises multiple questions about where things go
Three days after Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson suffered an ankle injury, we got an update on his status going into Sunday. The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0 going into their second home game of the season against the Miami Dolphins.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 1
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell is receiving far too much criticism, and there is one aspect fans are missing
The calls from some in the fanbase to fire Kevin O’Connell stem from frustration, but aren’t based enough on merit. Once the Minnesota Vikings chose to trade J.J.
Myles Price News / Bring Me The Sports / October 1
Vikings' Myles Price has become a difference-making special teams weapon
For all of the credit the Vikings’ defense has rightfully received during the team’s 3-0 start, the contributions Minnesota has gotten from the third phase of the game should not be overlooked.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
3 Bold Predictions as Vikings Seek 4-0 Start vs. the Dolphins in Week 4
The 3-0 Vikings return home to U.S. Bank Stadium this Sunday as they welcome the winless Dolphins to town. Of course, the game itself has largely taken a back seat in discourse to the J.J.
NFL News / Field Level Media / October 1
Unbeaten Vikings focused on winless Dolphins, not records
The Minnesota Vikings have yet to lose. The Miami Dolphins have yet to win. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell does not want to hear about it. He is eager for his team to return in front of its home fans for the first time since the season opener when Minnesota (3-0) faces Miami (0-3) on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Natrone Brooks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1
Vikings Sign CB Natrone Brooks
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed CB Natrone Brooks to the practice squad. Brooks, 26, started his career at Copiah-Lincoln Community College before transferring to Southern Miss.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Here's What Should Scare the Minnesota Vikings About the Miami Dolphins
The Minnesota Vikings will be heavy favorites Sunday, and that’s part of what makes this game uncomfortable. It might be the only thing, honestly. A damaged team in the NFL is a dangerous team.
Caleb Banks News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
How Caleb Banks Is Slowly Rewarding Vikings' Patience (and What Could Happen in Week 4)
It is understandable that many fans expect a first-round draft pick to be ready to contribute immediately as a rookie, but sometimes a player takes time to find their footing while adjusting from college to the NFL.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Giants OC Matt Nagy reveals J.J. McCarthy plan as Jameis Winston starts
The perception exists that first-year Giants head coach John Harbaugh will eventually want to see McCarthy take in-game snaps before Week 18 wraps up.
Tyreek Hill News / Bring Me The Sports / October 1
Here's why there are so many dots connecting Tyreek Hill to the Vikings
“I think I’m ready for some cold weather,” Tyreek Hill said on Wednesday. That left the door open for speculation as NFL teams in cold-weather cities tried to connect the dots to Hill, and the Minnesota Vikings are no exception.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Defense-first Vikings must start to get some help from the offense
This has been a difficult start to the season for head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. While the 3-0 start has the team in first place in the challenging NFC North and the defense may be the best in the NFL, the offense has barely crawled through the opening games of the season.
Demond Claiborne News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
What Vikings' New RB Arrivals Could Mean for Demond Claiborne's Outlook in Week 4 and Beyond
An NFL fanbase rarely shows real interest in a sixth-round pick, but the Vikings' selection of Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne at pick 199 caught fans’ attention this past April.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 1
Why the Vikings could be the NFL's last undefeated team
Only five teams are still undefeated entering Week 4 of the NFL season: Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, and San Francisco 49ers.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Is This a Trap Game for Vikings Against Dolphins?
Many NFL coaches want to push hard in practice even though that team was victorious the week before. It’s a fact of life that when teams string wins together, there’s a certain level of satisfaction in the locker room.
J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
Most Overlooked Loser From Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Trade
The Vikings traded quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the Giants on Monday, finally ending an era in Minnesota. That said, things won't be much different for the Purple and Gold moving forward, minus the lack of off-field distractions.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Jameis Winston reveals if he felt disrespected after Giants traded for J.J. McCarthy
Winston completed 25 of 49 total passes (51 percent) for 229 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in his two outings following Jaxson Dart's injury.
Jeshaun Jones News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
Suspension Over: How Jeshaun Jones's Return Could Impact Vikings' WR Plans in Week 4
Jeshaun Jones has served his three-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy and is able to return to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4, just in time for the game against the Miami Dolphins.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Multiple NFL insiders believe big QB trades could be on the horizon
The NFL trade deadline could bring more quarterback movement, and several names stand out as strong possibilities.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30
Vikings Announce Five Practice Squad Signings
The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed P Johnny Hekker, RB Audric Estime, RB Devin Neal, OLB Keshawn Banks, and G Josh Priebe to their practice squad
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 30
Report details why Vikings picked J.J. McCarthy over Aaron Rodgers, McCarthy's Minnesota downfall
Why did the Vikings pass on Aaron Rodgers? And how did things go off the rails for McCarthy in Minnesota?
Max Brosmer News / Pro Football Rumors / September 29
Vikings Sign QB Max Brosmer From Practice Squad
The quick ending to J.J. McCarthy’s Minnesota stay produced a Giants move to create roster space. The team waived Jake Haener; though, per The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero, the young backup is expected to stay with the team on the practice squad if/once he clears waivers today.
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