Completing one of the more stunning first halves in recent NFL history, the Indianapolis Colts enter Week 9 an NFL-best 7-1. Their offense has rolled to a historic modern-era point, scoring more points through eight games than any post-merger team in franchise history.
While a loss Sunday in Detroit could turn Minnesota into a seller before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, a win would get them to 4-4 and perhaps entice them to be a buyer.
The Minnesota Vikings have a question mark at the quarterback position, and they could turn an old friend in Kirk Cousins to help keep their season afloat.
This Sunday against the Detroit Lions is going to be huge when it comes to setting the expectations for the rest of the season. A loss will make a run toward the playoffs significantly less likely for the Vikings, and it could impact how they approach the trade deadline.
No pressure, J.J. McCarthy. It's just that, after your six-week absence due to a high ankle sprain, your third NFL start comes on the road, against a division rival that happens to be one of the very best teams in the league.
The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.
All things considered, things went reasonably well for Daniel when he was tossed into the lions den. What happens when the Vikings get tossed into the Lions’ den?
If it's true, it's definitely hard to believe. Bears safety Jaquan Brisker says he made Justin Jefferson cry during a game in 2022. Like, literally crying.
Injuries have been an enormous problem for the 2025 Vikings, but the team is slowly healing. Andrew Van Ginkel could return after missing four games, and Blake Cashman has been back for a couple of weeks.
Nothing is imminent on the Vikings' trade front, but NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero says Minnesota general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is actively working the phones.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
The Minnesota Vikings could very well be sellers at next week’s trade deadline, considering the club is 3-4 and has yet to demonstrate a good reason why a playoff spot would be realistic.
After a six-week interruption due to a high ankle sprain, it's once again J.J. McCarthy time for the Minnesota Vikings. The former No. 10 overall pick is set to make his third NFL start on Sunday, and he'll do it not far from where he played his home games during his time as quarterback of the Michigan Wolverines.
Fans amongst the Vikings kingdom are coming around to the idea that Kwesi Adofo-Mensah may not be the general manager that we were hoping him to be. His 2024 free agency haul was an absolute masterclass, with names like Blake Cashman and Andrew Van Ginkel becoming immediate difference-makers on Brian Flores’ vaunted defensive unit.
The Minnesota Vikings are just four days away from facing the Detroit Lions in a must-win game to keep their playoff hopes in good standing. Dropping to 3-5 would be a brutal hit for the purple and gold, especially when you consider how difficult the schedule look like the rest of the season.
The Vikings downgraded left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) to a non-participant on Thursday. It likely is a scheduled rest day after a full practice on Wednesday, something Darrisaw has done for load management in recent weeks.
If they needed any extra motivation for Sunday's game against the Lions, the Vikings have plenty of bulletin board material to use. They can certainly adopt the "nobody believes in us" approach ahead of their trip to Detroit because, well, nobody believes in them.
Despite dealing with an injury this week, Jonathan Greenard made it clear Thursday morning that nothing is going to keep him out of Sunday's pivotal NFC North showdown with the Lions.
Fantasy football is all about avoiding land mines in the tough matchups. Looking ahead to NFL Week 9, let's break down some players who could disappoint based on their matchups.
The Minnesota Vikings are at a crossroads as they go into Sunday afternoon's game against the Detroit Lions. They are 3-4 so far this season, and the vibes are at an all-time low right now, but the good thing is J.J.
O'Connell has received criticism for allowing Wentz to take numerous unnecessary hits as Wentz played with a left shoulder injury during the club's 37-10 defeat at the Los Angeles Chargers back on Oct. 23.
The Minnesota Vikings fell to 3-4 on the season after a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football in Week 8. Carson Wentz was forced to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after the game.
With Daniel Jones and Sam Darnold faring well after relocating in free agency, the Vikings’ primary 2025 starter — Carson Wentz — is done for the season.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have released S K’Von Wallace from the practice squad, creating a space on the unit. Wallace, 28, is a former fourth-round pick by the Eagles in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Vikings are looking to add a veteran quarterback to their room, as they are left with just QBs J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer .
While Carson Wentz's injury update could force the Vikings to peruse the quarterback trade market, they might want to think twice before making a deal.