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T.J. Hockenson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 26
Bucs' Critical Flaw Could Lead to a Huge Rebound for Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson
The Buccaneers are 0-2 to start the season, so it's reasonable to assume that most things haven't been going especially well. Turnovers and a struggling offense are two big culprits for Tampa Bay's less than ideal start, but there's another huge issue that the Vikings can exploit on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 26
Vikings roster moves: Hekker to 53, Van Noy elevated, Ivan Pace questionable
The Vikings have made a handful of roster moves on Saturday afternoon, ahead of their Week 3 contest against the Buccaneers in Tampa. Let’s go over what they mean.
Johnny Hekker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26
Vikings Make Four Roster Moves, Sign P Johnny Hekker To Active Roster
The Minnesota Vikings announced a series of roster moves on Sunday for Week 3’s game. The full list includes: Vikings signed P Johnny Hekker to their active roster.
The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?
J.J. McCarthy News / Viral Sports News / September 26
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Receives Wild Trade Update
J.J. McCarthy’s standing with the Minnesota Vikings has shifted again, and the timing has invited a familiar kind of NFL rumor. With Kyler Murray back as the Vikings’ starter, Carson Wentz has slid into the backup role and McCarthy is listed as the third quarterback heading into Week 3.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 26
NFC North Is in Chaos: Here's Why the Vikings Must Take Advantage (and How They Can)
It’s only Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season, but a certain Minnesota football team may just be on the path to its first NFC North title since 2022. Set aside
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 26
Jauan Jennings Needs to Be Vikings' X-Factor vs. the Buccaneers (and Here's How That Happens)
The Minnesota Vikings' offense hasn't been able to reach its potential through the first two weeks of the NFL season. A major issue is the lack of production in passing, where the team is dead last in passing yards (294) and 31st in passing first downs.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / September 26
Nate Tice Confirms Vikings' Domonique Orange Has Been Steadier Than First-Round Pick Caleb Banks
The Minnesota Vikings are 2-0, and Brian Flores’ defense has allowed 25 points through two games. Plenty of names deserve credit for that start. One of the more surprising ones is a third-round rookie who goes by “Big Citrus,” Domonique Orange.
Kyler Murray News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 26
Vikings Week 3: 3 Most Important Things to Watch for in Tampa (Including Kyler Murray's Return)
The Vikings head south this weekend for warm weather and a Buccaneers team desperately looking for its spark. Baker Mayfield & Co. will be fighting
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 26
Vikings Keys To Victory: Kyler Murray and T.J. Hockenson are primed to exploit the Buccaneers defense
Minnesota’s defense is playing at an elite level, Kyler Murray’s role is still a mystery after just 11 snaps, and the running back room is teetering on the edge of a full-blown crisis.
NFL News / The Forkball / September 26
Vikings’ Aaron Jones Sr. Cleared to Play Against Buccaneers
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. has been cleared to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after practicing fully Friday. Jones missed Wednesday’s practice while dealing with a knee issue he sustained during Minnesota’s Week 2 victory over the Chicago Bears.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 25
Final Vikings injury report ahead of Week 3 game vs. Buccaneers
The Minnesota Vikings have gotten off to a 2-0 start, but they have not been close to full strength in their victories over the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 25
Vikings Final Injury Report: Aaron Jones’ status revealed, while two key Buccaneers defenders are set to miss the game
The Minnesota Vikings will have two players out on Sunday, but the two out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are more important. The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon, we now know who will and won’t be playing.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25
Vikings' Kyler Murray hits back at injury narrative after concussion
While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback Kyler Murray revealed that he felt "good pretty quickly" after he went down with his head injury earlier this month.
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / September 25
Giants reporter shares final verdict on trade rumors regarding Vikings' J.J. McCarthy
Giants starting QB Jaxson Dart went down with a knee injury that will keep him out of action through at least the rest of the regular season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 24
Justin Jefferson reacts to Kyler Murray reclaiming Vikings' starting QB job
Kyler Murray cleared the concussion protocol and will make his second start for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Tampa Bay, two weeks after his debut ended on his 11th snap.
Jonathan Harris News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23
Vikings Sign DL Jonathan Harris To PS
The Vikings announced on Wednesday that they have signed DL Jonathan Harris to their practice squad. Harris, 30, signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Lindenwood back in 2019.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24
Perfect no more: Predicting the three most vulnerable 2-0 NFL teams in Week 3
After Week 2, eight undefeated NFL teams remain. But some have a much easier path to a perfect 3-0 start than others.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 23
What Kyler Murray needs to do to keep QB1 job from Carson Wentz
Murray is set to return to the lineup, but it sounds like he could find his way back to the bench if he doesn't do this one thing.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23
Insider addresses rumors linking Giants with J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart injury
Almost immediately after it was learned on Tuesday that New York Giants starting quarterback Jaxson Dart may miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury, members of the NFL community began to link the Giants with J.J. McCarthy.
Johnny Hekker News / Pro Football Rumors / September 22
Vikings To Sign P Johnny Hekker
The Vikings released punter Johnny Hekker on Aug. 30, but a reunion is taking place three weeks later. Hekker has agreed to a deal with Minnesota, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Vikings Signing P Johnny Hekker & RB Jaret Patterson
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Vikings are signing P Johnny Hekker. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Vikings are also signing RB Jaret Patterson to the practice squad.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23
Giants have an obvious trade replacement for Jaxson Dart
Once again, the New York Giants can't catch a break at the quarterback position.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22
Tests reportedly confirm major injury update for Bears' Caleb Williams
Late Monday morning, NFL insider Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix shared a massive update on Williams that will put the minds of Bears fans at ease.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
NFL executive sounds alarms about Bears, Ben Johnson after Caleb Williams injury in loss to Vikings
Williams suffered a scary-looking hamstring injury midway through the contest's fourth quarter.
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