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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.
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.
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?
Jerome Ford News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 25
Jerome Ford Has a Real Chance to Be Promoted From Vikings' Practice Squad in Week 3
The Vikings are in a bad place at the running back position heading into the Week 3 action. Second-string running back Jordan Mason is on injured reserve after thumb surgery, which caused Aaron Jones to handle the bulk of the work in Week 2.
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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 25
Vikings may be a Jameis Winston disaster away from a J.J. McCarthy trade call
Unless someone like Russell Wilson, Jimmy Garoppolo, Ryan Tannehill, or Derek Carr decides to put on pads again, the most realistic player a quarterback-needy team could trade for this season may very well be Minnesota’s J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 25
Vikings-Bucs Week 3 score predictions from the Bring Me The Sports staff
Last week, our prognosticators — except for one — were skeptical about the Vikings’ chances of winning at Soldier Field. Minnesota managed to pull it off, with the rainy conditions making our predictions of a high-scoring affair look foolish.
Kyler Murray News / Athlon Sports / September 25
2-0 Vikings Given 65 Percent Playoff Chance Despite Questions Around Kyler Murray
The Minnesota Vikings are 2-0, and they got there with very little from the quarterback they brought in to lead them. Kyler Murray lasted 11 snaps in the opener before a concussion knocked him out, and Carson Wentz took it from there.
Aaron Jones News / Bring Me The Sports / September 25
Final Vikings-Bucs injury Report: Aaron Jones is a go, TB down 2 key rookies
Vikings running back Aaron Jones (knee) bounced back nicely after missing Wednesday’s practice and is off the injury report for Sunday’s game in Tampa Bay.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 25
What's the weather going to be like for Vikings-Bucs in Tampa?
After getting waterlogged in Chicago in Week 2, the Minnesota Vikings will be playing Sunday afternoon in picture-perfect conditions in Tampa, Florida.
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.
Dallas Turner News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 25
Vikings' Dallas Turner Has a Legitimate Shot to Make an All-Pro Team (and Here's Why)
Dallas Turner's explosive start to the 2026 NFL season is a huge reason the Vikings are entering Week 3 with a 2-0 record. His strong play is opening the eyes of fans who may not have realized how good he was last season, leaving many to wonder just how high he can go.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 25
One under-the-radar Minnesota Vikings player could be the difference-maker in getting a win vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
After many claimed that T.J. Hockenson was washed last year due to a different role, he’s already proven his ability this season. When the Minnesota Vikings take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon\, all eyes will be on Kevin O’Connell’s offense.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25
Buccaneers' quarterback Baker Mayfield sends strong message to critics of Vikings' Kyler Murray
While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Baker Mayfield sent a strong message to those who have criticized Kyler Murray over the years.
Kyler Murray News / Field Level Media / September 24
2-0 Vikings get Kyler Murray back to face struggling Bucs
As teams across the NFL lose quarterbacks to injuries, the Minnesota Vikings are eager to welcome back their top signal-caller. Kyler Murray will return to the offense when Minnesota (2-0) visits the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-2) on Sunday afternoon.
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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