The bye week is always a bittersweet event for any NFL fan. While Vikings fans won’t be able to watch their team try to keep their unbeaten streak alive this weekend, the time off will let the team work through a growing list of offensive injuries.
The Minnesota Vikings’ rookie class hasn’t played much so far this season, but that doesn’t mean it’s in dire straits at all. The Minnesota Vikings are five games into the 2026 season, and their rookie class has barely touched the field.
The Minnesota Vikings are spending their bye week at 5-0, and the one offseason move that hasn’t worked is turning into a real trade deadline question.
The Minnesota Vikings have quite a bit to fix on offense when they come out of their bye week. There were some positive signs in their 23-13 triumph over the New Orleans Saints in Week 5, and head coach Kevin O’Connell will certainly attempt to build on one dynamic game from QB Kyler Murray as the team goes forward.
The Minnesota Vikings remain undefeated as their bye week continues, but that doesn't mean they should be satisfied with their performance so far. Although the Purple and Gold's special teams and defensive units are among the NFL's best, the Vikings' offense hasn't been firing on all cylinders this 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.
The recent revelations that came with the release of the Korn Ferry memo offered specific negative conclusions that were passed along to the Las Vegas Raiders about Brian Flores.
Aaron Jones Sr. has been an absolute workhorse for the Minnesota Vikings this season. Through the first five weeks of the season, the veteran running back has played 73 percent of the team's offensive snaps despite being 31 years old and having an extensive injury history.
A quarter of the way through the 2026 NFL season, the Vikings are just one of three remaining undefeated teams. And while it hasn't always looked pretty, it's hard to complain about a 5-0 start.
Despite being 48-25 as a head coach, Kevin O’Connell continues to completely dispel the one narrative that follows him. There is one narrative that has been around Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell during his tenure.
Adrian Peterson reflected on the 2014 child abuse incident that led to his season-long suspension from the NFL and contributed to the end of his time with the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings legend Adrian Peterson has placed Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson at the top of the current NFL running back rankings, calling him the best pound-for-pound player at the position.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings have quite a bit of work to do even though they are sitting on top of the NFC North division with a 5-0 record. They may have a two-game lead over each of their primary rivals, but Kevin O’Connell’s team needs to get its offense in gear if they are going to win the division and contend for the top seed in the NFC.
Earlier this week, Bring Me The Sports senior Vikings writer Will Ragatz said the Vikings could look to beef up the roster by trading for a running back, left guard, tight end, or safety.
It’s remarkable how good the Minnesota Vikings’ defense has been this season, and it’s all thanks to Brian Flores. The Minnesota Vikings have one of the best defenses in the NFL not just this season, but are tending to be one of the best in history.
The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the NFL’s most pleasant surprises this year. Minnesota is 5-0 to start the season and is already in complete control of the NFC North.
The Minnesota Vikings have struggled to find consistency at quarterback for several years now. Justin Jefferson has caught passes from 10 different quarterbacks in seven seasons, which has made it difficult to take his level even further and help the Vikings achieve the ultimate goal.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has taken another concrete step away from his Arizona Cardinals chapter by selling the Paradise Valley mansion he purchased during the height of his time with the team.
After wide receiver Jauan Jennings combined for 123 catches and 15 touchdowns with the 49ers from 2024-25, expectations were he would cash in on a multiyear contract in free agency.
Before he was catching passes for the Minnesota Vikings, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was a key member of the 2019 LSU Tigers national championship team.
The Minnesota Vikings revealed some unexpected news when they confirmed on Wednesday that they had signed veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad.