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Harmon's Longship Week 4: Key Takeaways as Vikings Start 4-0 After Successful Dolphin Hunt

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Say what you will about how they’ve gotten here, but the Vikings are a perfect 4-0 to start their 2026 campaign. They emerged victorious once again on Sunday after defending their home shores from a feisty pack of Dolphins in a 15-10 victory.

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Hockenson, Jones take high road in response to fans booing Vikings' offense

On several occasions during the Vikings’ 15-10 win over the Dolphins on Sunday, fans at U.S. Bank Stadium voiced their frustration with the team’s struggling offense in the form of boos.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 5

Vikings’ offensive issues can be fixed with one simple change, and it’s one that hasn’t happened yet

The Minnesota Vikings’ offense has yet to fire on all cylinders, but one change could help unlock what they haven’t consistently. Everyone is frustrated with what’s going on with the Minnesota Vikings’ offense right now.

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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?

The 'Running back receiving-leaders' quiz

The '2 rushing, 1 passing-TD games' quiz

The 'Most 1K-yard seasons by team' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5

Vikings are on fraud watch because Kyler Murray’s offense is bad enough to drag down Brian Flores’ defense

The Minnesota Vikings are 4-0, but their undefeated record should not shield them from fraud-watch conversations. Brian Flores has constructed one of the NFL’s most disruptive defenses, yet Kyler Murray and an unproductive offense are placing an unsustainable burden on that unit.

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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.

Jeshaun Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5

Vikings Cut WR Jeshaun Jones

The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday that they’ve placed WR Jeshaun Jones on waivers. Jones served a three-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Substances of Abuse policy to start the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5

NFL makes decision on officials in McBride, Wilson incidents

NFL makes decision on officials in Trey McBride, Eric Wilson incidents

The NFL finished its review of two Sunday incidents between officials and players on Monday, less than 24 hours after the NFL Players Association demanded the league hold officials to the same standard as players.

Top rookie performers from NFL Week 4

Cam Ward draws backlash for postgame behavior after Titans' loss to Ravens

Many Broncos fans want HC Sean Payton to strip OC Davis Webb of play-calling after 2-2 start; what do the stats say?

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL QBs' quiz

Donovan Jackson News / Field Level Media / October 5

Vikings G Donovan Jackson (knee) likely out for season

Minnesota Vikings guard Donovan Jackson, who was the team's first-round draft pick in 2025, is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a left knee injury that will require surgery, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday.

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.

Donovan Jackson News / Pro Football Rumors / October 5

Vikings G Donovan Jackson To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery

The Vikings are still undefeated at this point, but they will be notably shorthanded along the offensive line moving forward. Guard Donovan Jackson is out for the remainder of the year.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / October 5

Minnesota Vikings Land Brutal Season-Ending Injury News

The Minnesota Vikings spent the first month of the season trying to prove their offensive line could hold up when the schedule got physical. That test arrived early.

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The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Donovan Jackson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5

Vikings G Donovan Jackson Suffered Torn Meniscus, Likely Out For Regular Season

Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell announced G Donovan Jackson suffered a meniscus tear that will require surgery and likely end his regular season. Jackson and OT Christian Darrisaw left Week 4’s game with injuries and didn’t return.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 5

Minnesota Vikings offense suffers another brutal blow, and it will impact every aspect of Kevin O’Connell’s unit

Donovan Jackson suffering a knee injury is a brutal blow to the Vikings’ offense, which is a unit that is already struggling. Injuries have already started to impact the Minnesota Vikings.

Kyler Murray News / A to Z Sports / October 5

‘Door gets kicked down soon’ — Kyler Murray is confident the Vikings will get things rolling on offense

Simply put: the Minnesota Vikings need more on offense, and Kyler Murray believes they will be getting there. Over the last three games on offense, the Minnesota Vikings have scored just one touchdown.

Eric Wilson News / Lindy's Sports / October 5

Eric Wilson, Referee Dustup in Minnesota Sparks Criticism

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Miami Dolphins 15-10 on Sunday, October 4, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, but everyone is talking about the refs—and that’s a big problem.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 5

Christian Darrisaw Injury Concerns Could Force Vikings to Throw Caleb Tiernan Into the Fire

The Minnesota Vikings' bid for a perfect season continued with Sunday's win over the Miami Dolphins; however, the Purple and Gold's latest victory didn't come without some loss.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 5

Vikings defense stacks up shockingly well with 2 legendary Super Bowl defenses

Don’t jump to conclusions, but the 2026 Minnesota Vikings defense is putting up numbers that compare surprisingly well to the historic, championship-winning defenses of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens and the 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 5

Vikings snap counts and notable PFF grades from touchdown-less win over Dolphins

For the second time in three weeks, the Vikings won a game in which they did not score a touchdown. That doesn’t usually happen in the NFL. But when you have a defense this good and a kicker this automatic, you don’t need to get in the end zone to win a game in rainy conditions or beat one of the league’s worst teams at home.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 5

Vikings’ offense has a major Kevin O’Connell problem that has been percolating for years

We can talk about the lack of explosiveness in the Vikings’ offense, but a different issue is becoming a major problem. The Minnesota Vikings are continuing to win ugly, improving to 4-0 after a 15-10 win over the Miami Dolphins.

NFL News / HITC / October 5

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.

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.

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.

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 4