The 6-0 Vikings are in an incredibly unique spot as they sit atop the NFL as the league’s last unbeaten team. While the defense and special teams have repeatedly showcased their championship-level pedigree, the offense has become a serious point of concern.
Six weeks into this season, Brian Flores’ defense just keeps delivering for the 6-0 Minnesota Vikings. On Sunday, because the defense dominated yet again, a single touchdown was all the offense needed in a 16-10 win over the Colts.
As the Minnesota Vikings plan their next massive blitz, the Detroit Lions ride the wave of a big division win. These teams meet in Week 8, and here are bold predictions for the NFC North clash.
The Vikings are now the last undefeated team in the NFL, thanks to their elite special teams and suffocating defense. The offense, meanwhile, is still working out some wrinkles despite featuring some top-end talent.
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.
A major theme this season has been the Vikings' patience with their 2026 rookie class. While those rookies are growing and developing, the Purple and Gold have relied on their more experienced players on the roster to be major contributors.
The Minnesota Vikings had high expectations they would take a major step forward with their offense when they hosted the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7. They were rested, had played a solid offensive game in Week 5 and multiple players were returning from injuries.
The Vikings lead the NFL in wins, and their stellar defense needs a splashy offensive addition to balance out the load. The Colts have just the player… The Vikings are 7-0, and they’ve gotten there with an offense that resembles the kid on the group project who is just happy to be along for the ride.
With all due respect to Vikings running back Aaron Jones, who has been a warrior so far this season, his health feels a bit precarious moving forward. Nonetheless, head coach Kevin O’Connell expressed confidence in Minnesota’s running back depth on Monday.
It was extremely disappointing to see rookie defensive back Jakobe Thomas listed as one of the six players declared inactive for the Vikings' Week 7 victory over the Colts on Sunday.
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.
At this point Minnesota Vikings fans have to be ecstatic on how this season is going. With a 6-0 record, it’s not necessarily needed for fans to look at a 2027 NFL mock draft.
Was it Kevin O’Connell’s fault that Kyler Murray didn’t throw to a wide-open Jauan Jennings for a would-be touchdown in the fourth quarter of Minnesota’s 16-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday?
The Vikings moved to 6-0 on Sunday with another very Vikings-like victory. After allowing an early explosive touchdown, Brian Flores’ defense shut down the Colts while blitzing 85 percent of the time.
Blake Cashman has quietly been the most important player on defense for the Vikings, and it’s getting a lot louder. The most interesting element of the Minnesota Vikings‘ defense under Brian Flores is how successful they have been without having a true superstar.
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones avoided a significant knee injury on Sunday and is considered day-to-day, ESPN reported Monday. Jones aggravated a left knee injury during the fourth quarter of the unbeaten Vikings' 16-10 home victory against the Indianapolis Colts.
The Minnesota Vikings are 6-0 on the season after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 in Week 7. It’s been an impressive start to the campaign, especially on the defensive side of the ball, as the club has held opponents to 16 points or fewer in five of its six victories.
The Minnesota Vikings continued their undefeated streak in Week 7, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 16-10. It was a low-scoring game, and that should come as no surprise when defensive coordinator Brian Flores is involved.
Last week, it was reported the Vikings were open to various moves ahead of the trade deadline following an unbeaten start to the season. According to Alec
The Minnesota Vikings are the last remaining unbeaten team in the NFL at 6-0 after a wild Week 7 Sunday that saw both the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs suffer their first defeats of the season.
Minnesota’s 6-0 start still has a quarterback question hanging over it, and Sunday’s grind past Indianapolis sharpened it. After the Vikings’ 16-10 win over the Colts, SKOR North’s Judd Zulgad said on Purple Daily’s postgame show that Kyler Murray is “damn near benchable” if one claim from his former general manager holds up.
Kyler Murray passed for 150 yards and a touchdown, and Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith made an interception in the final minutes to preserve a 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Vikings mishandled the saga of quarterback J.J. McCarthy at every step of the way. Instead of sticking with a productive and now Super Bowl-winning quarterback in Sam Darnold last year, the Vikings let him walk in free agency and started the second-year signal-caller instead.
The Vikings announced three roster moves on Saturday, including activating RB Jordan Mason, who will play on Sunday against the Colts without an injury designation.