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Watch: Myles Price goes 86 yards for Vikings' first punt return TD in a decade

For the first in ten years, the Vikings have returned a punt for a touchdown. Less than halfway through the first quarter of Sunday’s game in Tampa, Myles Price caught a Riley Dixon punt at his own 14 and raced 86 yards the other way for the score.

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Justin Jefferson injures ankle in first quarter of Vikings-Bucs game

Justin Jefferson is questionable to return to Sunday’s Vikings-Buccaneers game with an ankle injury. Jefferson had two catches for 32 yards on Minnesota’s first offensive possession, and didn’t see the field on the second series.

J.J. McCarthy News / Bring Me The Sports / September 27

Giants 'doing legwork' on Vikings' J.J. McCarthy, insider says

As we mentioned on Friday, the fate of J.J. McCarthy with the Minnesota Vikings may be directly tied to how well Jameis Winston plays for the New York Giants.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Final Injury Report for Vikings-Buccaneers: Will Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones Sr. Play?

The Minnesota Vikings are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Week 3 NFC matchup. Minnesota enters Sunday’s game with a 2-0 record after defeating the Chicago Bears on the road in Week 2.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 27

Vikings at Buccaneers: Who Wins and Why in Week 3

The Vikings may find a desperate group of pirates down in Tampa on Sunday. While Minnesota enters Week 3 at 2-0, the Buccaneers are 0-2 after dropping games to the Bengals and Browns.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Viral Sports News / September 27

Minnesota Vikings Make Pro Bowl Move Before Buccaneers Game

The Minnesota Vikings have used their last temporary practice-squad elevation on former Pro Bowl edge rusher Kyle Van Noy, adding him to the active roster for Sunday’s Week 3 game at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, via the NFL transaction wire.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 26

Why Dillon Bell Deserves to Be on the Vikings' Active Roster vs. Buccaneers in Week 3

Last week against the Chicago Bears, Jauan Jennings missed the game for personal reasons that were not injury-related. That opened the door for Dillon Bell to be promoted to the 53-man roster and potentially have a role in the Week 2 victory.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 26

Vikings make roster moves to fortify multiple spots ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Buccaneers, and it sends a strong signal about one in particular

The Minnesota Vikings made several moves ahead of their trip to Tampa Bay, and they signal quite a bit about the team’s short-term plans. The Minnesota

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 26

Vikings roster moves: Hekker to 53, Van Noy elevated, Ivan Pace questionable

The Vikings have made a handful of roster moves on Saturday afternoon, ahead of their Week 3 contest against the Buccaneers in Tampa. Let’s go over what they mean.

Johnny Hekker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Vikings Make Four Roster Moves, Sign P Johnny Hekker To Active Roster

The Minnesota Vikings announced a series of roster moves on Sunday for Week 3’s game. The full list includes: Vikings signed P Johnny Hekker to their active roster.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 26

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy receives wild trade update

J.J. McCarthy’s standing with the Minnesota Vikings has shifted again.

Giants reporter shares final verdict on trade rumors regarding Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

Vikings' Kyler Murray hits back at injury narrative after concussion

Buccaneers' quarterback Baker Mayfield sends strong message to critics of Vikings' Kyler Murray

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 26

NFC North Is in Chaos: Here's Why the Vikings Must Take Advantage (and How They Can)

It’s only Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season, but a certain Minnesota football team may just be on the path to its first NFC North title since 2022. Set aside

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Nate Tice Confirms Vikings' Domonique Orange Has Been Steadier Than First-Round Pick Caleb Banks

The Minnesota Vikings are 2-0, and Brian Flores’ defense has allowed 25 points through two games. Plenty of names deserve credit for that start. One of the more surprising ones is a third-round rookie who goes by “Big Citrus,” Domonique Orange.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

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.

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.

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.

2-0 Vikings get Kyler Murray back to face struggling Bucs

Buccaneers' quarterback Baker Mayfield sends strong message to critics of Vikings' Kyler Murray

What Kyler Murray needs to do to keep QB1 job from Carson Wentz

The 'NFL QB rushing leaders' quiz

Aaron Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Vikings’ Aaron Jones returns to practice with knee injury before Buccaneers clash

Star running back Aaron Jones recently took part in the Minnesota Vikings practice as they gear up for Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season. Jones started the 10th season of his career, his third with the Vikings.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / September 25

Giants reporter shares final verdict on trade rumors regarding McCarthy

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.

Four QBs the Giants should target in wake of Jaxson Dart injury news

Browns insider shares Shedeur Sanders trade update after Giants lose Dart

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. gives updates on reported trade request, availability

Bengals QB Joe Flacco speaks out amid trade speculation

Would Chargers trade QB Justin Herbert if season keeps going sideways?

Trayvon Rudolph News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Minnesota Vikings Terminate WR Contract Before Week 3

The Minnesota Vikings released wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph from the practice squad this week, ending a brief stay that began as one of new general manager Nolan Teasley’s first roster moves, via the NFL transaction wire.

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.

Vikings confirm Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game after report

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell explains what Kyler Murray must do after Carson Wentz's impressive start

What Kyler Murray needs to do to keep QB1 job from Carson Wentz

Insider addresses rumors linking Giants with J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart injury

The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz

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 three most vulnerable 2-0 NFL teams

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.

Insider reveals what Raiders' 2-0 start means for Fernando Mendoza

Justin Jefferson reacts to Kyler Murray reclaiming Vikings' starting QB job

Robert Saleh reveals 49ers nearly made major decision on Cam Skattebo

Ben Roethlisberger offers Steelers advice for their DK Metcalf problem

Lamar Jackson pokes fun at Cowboys' 'America's Team' moniker

Longtime Bills radio voice accuses team of petty move

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.