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3 Reasons Why Vikings Can Still Upset Bills Without Kyler Murray in Week 9

The Minnesota Vikings have the opportunity to get back to their winning ways on Monday Night Football when they host the Buffalo Bills. However, that game will be a great test for the Purple and Gold.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Announcers, Referees and Jersey Combination for Vikings Week 9 Game vs. Bills

The Minnesota Vikings (6-1) and the Buffalo Bills (6-1) will have the NFL stage all to themselves Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium. This is a matchup between two of the best teams in their respective conferences, and the most optimistic of observers could call it a potential Super Bowl preview.

Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 8

Justin Jefferson’s Comments Should Like a Fire Under Vikings to Go All In at Trade Deadline

The Minnesota Vikings are 6-1 through eight weeks and sit atop the NFC North. The division is highly competitive, with every team having a winning record, so the Purple and Gold will need to fight hard every week to stay on top.

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rush for at least 25 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

The '400-yard, 5-TD NFL games' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Do Vikings Have a Significant Issue With Their Run Defense?

The Minnesota Vikings (6-1) have been depending on their superb defense to drive their team to the top of the NFC North while the offense has struggled through their first seven games of the season.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Odell Beckham Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / November 8

Vikings Sign WR Odell Beckham Jr. To Active Roster

The Vikings are promoting Odell Beckham Jr. from their practice squad to their active roster, per The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero. The veteran wideout could make his Minnesota debut on Monday night against the Bills.

Odell Beckham Jr. News / Field Level Media / November 8

Reports: Vikings to sign WR Odell Beckham Jr. to active roster

The Minnesota Vikings will sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their 53-man roster ahead of the team's Monday night home game against the Buffalo Bills, multiple outlets reported Sunday.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 8

Underrated RB Trade Target Deserves Vikings’ Attention as Deadline Nears

The deadline for the Minnesota Vikings to make a trade this season is rapidly approaching. Nov. 10 at 3 pm CT/4 pm ET, so if the Purple and Gold want to make a move, they must act soon.

Kyler Murray News / TWSN / November 8

The Minnesota Vikings Are Over Kyler Murray

The Minnesota Vikings are 6-1 and one of the best teams in the NFC, but their offense hasn’t been carrying them. Kyler Murray is out with a hamstring strain, and Kevin O’Connell is giving Carson Wentz the start against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.

Daniel Jones News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Vikings Facing Quarterback Decision After Daniel Jones Trade Report

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has a 6-1 team, a hurt starting quarterback and less than a day between Monday night’s kickoff and Tuesday’s trade deadline to figure out what comes next.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Bring Me The Sports / November 8

Minnetonka eighth-grader is drawing comparisons to Minnesota football legends

Theodore Brown might be the next big thing in Minnesota high school sports. Brown became the first eighth-grader to play varsity football at Minnetonka High School earlier this year, and he’s already developed into one of the Skippers’ top receivers.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 8

Vikings signing Beckham to active roster ahead of Bills matchup

Vikings signing Odell Beckham Jr. to active roster ahead of Bills matchup

Beckham began the season with the New York Giants before being released less than a month into the season.

The 'Season TD-catch leaders by team' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Vikings Sign Odell Beckham Jr. to 53-Man Roster With Jauan Jennings Out vs. Bills

Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium was already loaded, with the 6-1 Bills coming to town and Adrian Peterson going into the Ring of Honor at halftime. Odell Beckham Jr.

Odell Beckham Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 8

Vikings Promoting WR Odell Beckham Jr.

According to Tom Pelissero, the Vikings are promoting WR Odell Beckham Jr. to the 53-man roster. Beckham, 33, was taken with the No. 12 overall pick by the Giants back in 2014.

Jauan Jennings News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Jauan Jennings on 49ers’ Attempt To Trade for Him

Last Sunday, it was reported by Jay Glazer of Fox Sports that the San Francisco 49ers had a trade agreement in place with the Minnesota Vikings to acquire wide receiver Jauan Jennings.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 7

3 Bold Predictions for Vikings vs. Bills in Week 9

When the Minnesota Vikings take the field Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium, it may seem like the most important game of the year. The Vikings have been ridiculed for their remarkably poor offensive play this season, and they have replaced starting QB Kyler Murray with backup Carson Wentz.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / November 6

There's good news and bad news on Vikings' Friday injury report

The Vikings’ second injury report of the week, released on Friday afternoon, includes players trending in the right direction and players trending in the wrong direction ahead of Monday’s game against the Bills.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

Daniel Jones is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Quarterback Daniel Jones remains the subject of trade rumors, with one team suddenly sounding like a plausible landing spot for him if the Indianapolis Colts move him.

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Colts' Jonathan Taylor reportedly 'expects to be traded,' as NFL executives help predict his next team

4 contenders that need to trade for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

Perfect landing spots for notable names ahead of NFL trade deadline

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 7

Perfect landing spots for notable names ahead of NFL trade deadline

The Indianapolis Colts’ Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs currently dominate the news as the NFL’s most talked-about trade candidates. However, with plenty of names still up for grabs, here are three perfect landing spots for some other notable names on the trade block.

Daniel Jones is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Ravens complete trade with Cardinals for Jacoby Brissett after blowout loss

Ravens, Lamar Jackson want to stay together, but rumors persist

Derrick Henry shuts down trade request after Ravens' blowout loss to Jaguars

4 contenders that need to trade for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6

Giants allegedly emerge as favorites to trade for Jonathan Taylor

Giants allegedly emerge as favorites to trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor over Vikings, Broncos

For an article published on Friday morning, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated specifically named the Giants, Vikings and Denver Broncos as potential landing spots for Taylor. It sounds like one of those teams is closer to pulling off a trade than the other two heading into the first Saturday of November.

Colts' Jonathan Taylor reportedly 'expects to be traded,' as NFL executives help predict his next team

Colts' Jonathan Taylor shares new answer about possible trade request, plans to play vs. Cowboys

Some NFL people reportedly think 49ers could trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor despite having Christian McCaffrey

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Recent stories suggested that the Minnesota Vikings could at least consider making a move to land Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones before the NFL trade deadline arrives at 4:00 p.m.

Vikings confirm Carson Wentz will start vs. Bills, Kyler Murray week to week with hamstring injury

Ravens linked with Colts' Daniel Jones as whispers about potential Lamar Jackson divorce grow louder

7 backup quarterbacks starting in Week 9 after Carson Wentz gets nod for Vikings

Colts' Jonathan Taylor reportedly 'expects to be traded,' as NFL executives help predict his next team

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 6

Vikings hope Wentz unlocks Jefferson, revives stagnant offense

Vikings hope Carson Wentz unlocks Justin Jefferson, revives stagnant offense

Wentz, who is expected to start while Murray is dealing with a hamstring strain, should give the Vikings the opportunity to make more big plays, and that would be a relief to Kevin O’Connell as well as the Vikings receivers.

Vikings confirm Carson Wentz will start vs. Bills, Kyler Murray week to week with hamstring injury

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Vikings' elite defense out to corral Josh Allen, Bills

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz