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Jefferson and O’Neill’s lousy outings top 5 brutal takeaways from Vikings-Ravens

A week after restoring excitement with an impressive win in Detroit, the Vikings returned home and laid an egg in a 27-19 loss to the Ravens. Here are five takeaways that will drive Minnesota fans crazy and have head coach Kevin O'Connell scratching his head all week.

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Vikings' three turnovers help Ravens to 27-19 win

The Ravens won their third game in a row, beating the Vikings 27-19 on Sunday. Both teams are now 4-5. The Vikings led 10-9 at halftime, but the second half belonged to the Ravens as Minnesota continually shot itself in the foot.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 9

Fast start turns into a miserable afternoon as Vikings fall to Ravens

A little over five minutes into Sunday's game, the Vikings had a 7-0 lead and J.J. McCarthy was riding high, having carried over his momentum from last week's upset win in Detroit.

Jonathan Greenard News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 9

Vikings lose key defender to shoulder injury during Ravens game

The Vikings will play the rest of Sunday's game against the Ravens without arguably their best defensive player. Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard went down hard and suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter.

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The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL players to rush for 150 yards or more in a game at least five times can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active NFL RB rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Most rushing yards in one NFL postseason' quiz

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 9

Minnesota Vikings fall victim to the worst rule in the NFL one week after benefitting from the same call

The Minnesota Vikings went into halftime with a 10-9 lead, but a call from the referees made it much easier at the end of the first half. With the Baltimore

Aaron Jones News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 9

Vikings' Aaron Jones gets emotional surprise at Salute to Service game

Vikings running back Aaron Jones got quite the fun surprise before Sunday's game against the Ravens, which is Minnesota's annual Salute to Service game at U.S.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / November 9

Vikings take early 7-0 lead on Ravens

The Ravens are favorites to win the AFC North, despite their 3-5 record. But they already trail the Vikings. Baltimore went three-and-out on its first possession.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 9

Vikings, Ravens unveil inactive players for Sunday's game

The Vikings and Ravens have announced inactive players ahead of Sunday's noon kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, and both teams are coming in about as healthy as either one could've hoped in Week 10 of the regular season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 9

Poison pill returns to NFL headlines, and the Vikings are caught in the crossfire

No team knows more about the "poison pill" than the Minnesota Vikings, who have an extensive history with it dating back to their acquisition of Hall of Fame offensive lineman Steve Hutchinson nearly 20 years ago.

Adam Thielen News / purplePTSD.com / November 9

Do The Vikings Need to Pursue a Controversial Path with Adam Thielen?

Trading for Adam Thielen appears to have been a mistake. The Vikings brought the 35-year-old receiver back to town in August. Doing so was largely in reaction to what was a disconcertingly-thin receiver spot that had Jordan Addison suspended as Justin Jefferson and Jalen Nailor worked back to full health.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / November 9

The Vikings’ Bingo Card for Week 10

The Vikings’ bingo card could include numerous different details. Tick off the square when someone hits The Griddy; put down ink on another section when a field goal sails wide of the uprights.

J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / November 9

J.J. McCarthy Incident Draws Final Decision From NFL

J.J. McCarthy made up for lost time in the Minnesota Vikings’ last game. The rookie quarterback was out of action for five straight contests due to an ankle injury, and he made quite an impact in his first game back, leading the Vikings to an impressive 27-24 win over their division rivals, the Detroit Lions.

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The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

NFL News / purplePTSD.com / November 8

Vikings vs. Ravens: 3 Bold Predictions

The Minnesota Vikings are 4-4 in a season that has been disappointing overall for a team expected to be right there in the NFC North race. Hopefully, last week’s victory over the Detroit Lions can unlock some of the magic that carried the club a year ago.

Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / November 8

Drunk Driver That Killed Vikings Khyree Jackson Pleads Guilty

In a case that has been a gut-wrenching reminder of how fragile life is, the driver responsible for the crash that killed former Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and two of his friends has pleaded guilty.

Aaron Jones News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Aaron Jones News Emerges on Saturday

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to have running back Aaron Jones for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Jones injured his shoulder during last Sunday's 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions.

Jeff Okudah News / Pro Football Talk / November 8

Vikings place CB Jeff Okudah on injured reserve

The Vikings' weekly pregame roster moves for Week 10 include the placement of cornerback Jeff Okudah on injured reserve. Okudah suffered a concussion during the Week 8 loss to the Chargers.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / November 8

Guilty plea is entered in crash that killed Vikings CB Khyree Jackson

Last July, Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson was killed in an automobile crash in Maryland. Two of his former high-school teammates, Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., also died in the wreck.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 8

Driver in Khyree Jackson crash death pleads guilty

The driver who caused a 2024 crash that led to the deaths of Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and his two friends pleaded guilty Friday to three counts of negligent homicide under the influence of alcohol.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / November 8

Khyree Jackson death: Driver pleads guilty to negligent homicide charges in deadly crash

The driver responsible for the crash that killed former Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and two others last year has pleaded guilty to three counts of negligent homicide under the influence of alcohol, according to ESPN.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 8

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell sheds light on important NFL change that gives teams more information on its players

The NFL has made a lot of rule changes over the course of the last few seasons, but none have been bigger than the implementation of the new kickoff. Of all the teams in the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings have been one of the biggest benefactors of the change.

NFL News / FirstSportz / November 7

Baltimore Ravens vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 10: Preview & Storylines

Lamar Jackson and the 3-5 Baltimore Ravens are set to play the 4-4 Minnesota Vikings in Minnesota for the first time since 2021. Despite experiencing a rough start to the season, both teams bounced back to win last week’s game in the build up to the week 10 fixture at US Bank Stadium.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 6