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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 5
Vikings Week 4 Report Card: Grading Every Position After Grinding Out Win vs. Dolphins
Maybe someday Vikings fans will get to witness a pretty win. That day was not Sunday, but now, at 4-0, it's best not to look a gift horse in the mouth.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 5
5 Winners and 3 Losers From Vikings 15-10 win vs. Dolphins: Kevin O’Connell has a lot of work to do
The Minnesota Vikings are still unbeaten after a grind against Miami, and Sunday’s performance raised as many questions as it answered. You wouldn’t know it by gauging the fan base reactions, but the Minnesota Vikings are 4-0.
Minnesota Vikings make NFL history which hasn’t been done since 1934 after beating Miami Dolphins
The Minnesota Vikings are 4-0 after an excellent start to the NFL season, and their unique start has led to an interesting piece of NFL history. There were big questions about the Minnesota Vikings going into the 2026-27 NFL season.
The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
How many of the NFL running backs of the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to catch at least 20 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 5
Offensive Line Issues Continue to Haunt Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings had high hopes of turning a corner offensively when they faced the winless Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 4. Instead, they struggled badly for more than three quarters in a game that they eventually won.
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 / Viral Sports News / October 5
Vikings Reveal Concerning Justin Jefferson Update After Dolphins Win
The Minnesota Vikings opened a new week still sorting through how their offense looks when its most reliable target is not fully available. Justin Jefferson has spent years as the player defenses plan for first, the receiver who changes coverages and forces coaches on the other side to account for him on every snap.
Christian Darrisaw News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4
Vikings’ Christian Darrisaw receives worrisome injury update after Week 4 Dolphins game
The Minnesota Vikings remained perfect after a gritty 15-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. However, their biggest concern may have come on the injury front.
Dallas Turner News / Bring Me The Sports / October 4
Vikings player/coach ratings from win over Dolphins: KOC, Turner, Hekker, more
The Vikings are 4-0. With no Justin Jefferson, they ground out a 15-10 win over the lowly Dolphins on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The offense was sloppy for most of the day but showed some signs of life on two impressive late drives to close out the game.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 4
Vikings Passing Game Report Card Following Win over Dolphins
The Minnesota Vikings offense was supposed to get well in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins. That clearly did not happen. For the longest part of the game, that struggling unit took a step backwards.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 4
What We Learned: Minnesota Vikings continue to win ugly, with reasons to be excited and concerned
Once again, the Minnesota Vikings found a way to win in an ugly manner, and it’s hopefully coming to an end. It did not feel pretty, and there are still a lot of issues to iron out.
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.
Kyler Murray News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4
Vikings’ Kyler Murray calls out ‘unacceptable’ issue that plagued Minnesota in Week 4
The Minnesota Vikings’ passing game had to improvise in Week 4 with Justin Jefferson out against a hungry Miami Dolphins team. Vikings LB Eric Wilson became caught up in controversy involving a referee on a wild day that included a 15-10 Vikings home win and wrapped up with Kyler Murray comments on a nagging issue plaguing his team.
T.J. Hockenson News / Bring Me The Sports / October 4
T.J. Hockenson's decision to slide instead of scoring TD was the correct one
T.J. Hockenson caught the pass, his 13th of the day, and saw the purple paint of the end zone out in front of him. He could have easily scored what would’ve been just the Vikings’ second offensive touchdown in their last three games.
Eric Wilson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 4
NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Eric Wilson, Bears, Packers, Vikings
The Bears signed RB D’Andre Swift to a three-year, $33.75 million contract extension on September 12, with $26 million guaranteed, including $20.5 million in new money guarantees and $19.19 million fully guaranteed at signing through an $8 million signing bonus and his 2026 and 2027 salaries.
NFL News / Field Level Media / October 4
Vikings improve to 4-0 with 5 FGs, keep Dolphins winless
T.J. Hockenson had 13 receptions for 119 yards, and the Minnesota Vikings held on for a 15-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
Kyler Murray News / Bring Me The News / October 4
Vikings-Dolphins reaction: Refs steal the show and what's wrong with Kyler Murray?
The Vikings remain unbeaten but far from perfect after a 15-10 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. You can read Will Ragatz’s full game story here, while this story focuses on how the refs stole the spotlight and why Kyler Murray couldn’t get out of trouble in the pocket.
Justin Jefferson News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Could Return In Week 5
OCTOBER 4: Seifert’s colleague Jeremy Fowler reports (video link) there is optimism Jefferson will be able to return to the lineup next week. He did not practice leading up to today’s contest, but Fowler adds the opposite is expected for the coming days.
Christian Darrisaw News / Athlon Sports / October 4
Christian Darrisaw Injury Update: Latest news on Vikings OT After Leaving Game vs. Dolphins
The Minnesota Vikings were hoping that their offense would finally start to show some consistency when they took on the Miami Dolphins in Week 4 at U.S.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 4
NFL referee goes off on Vikings player in bizarre moment
The referees in the NFL might be losing their patience. Well, at least one. During the game on Sunday between the Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins, referee Adrian Hill was involved in an incident with Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson.
Donovan Jackson News / Bring Me The Sports / October 4
Vikings guard Donovan Jackson injured in first half against Dolphins
Vikings starting left guard Donovan Jackson, the team’s first-round pick in 2025, exited Sunday’s game against the Dolphins in the first quarter. He has a knee injury and will not return to the game, per the team.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 4
Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 4: Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones, T.J. Hockenson
The Minnesota Vikings go into Week 4 with two primary assignments. The first — and most important — is to extend their season-opening winning streak to four victories in a row by gaining a victory over the struggling Miami Dolphins.
Johnny Hekker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3
Vikings Elevated P Johnny Hekker
The Vikings announced that they have elevated veteran P Johnny Hekker for Week 4. Hekker, 36, signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon State in 2012.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 3
J.J. McCarthy shares first public reaction to trade from Vikings to Giants
On Friday, McCarthy offered his first public comments on that trade.
Justin Jefferson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 2
Vikings Rule Out Three For Week 4, Including WR Justin Jefferson
The Minnesota Vikings announced they ruled out WR Justin Jefferson, CB Charles Demmings, and P Brett Thorson for Week 4. It’s a tough break for Minnesota
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.
J.J. McCarthy 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?
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