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Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 11
Vikings are 5-0 again, but their own history and the NFL's recent past offer a warning
The 2026 Minnesota Vikings are the 16th team in the last decade to start a season 5-0. Fourteen of the last 15 made the playoffs. The lone team that didn’t was the 2016 Vikings, who started 5-0 entering a Week 6 bye, only to finish 8-8.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 11
Vikings Take Down Saints to Stay Undefeated (Here Are 3 Things That Mattered Most in Week 5)
The Minnesota Vikings traveled south to battle the Saints in New Orleans on Sunday in what quickly turned into a chaotic matchup. Star receiver Justin Jefferson returned after hurting his ankle in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Jordan Addison was inactive with a hamstring injury.
NFL News / Bring Me The News / October 11
Vikings-Saints reaction: Kyler red-hot, elite defense, a kicking god, and self-inflicted pain
The Vikings dumped the Saints 23-13 to improve to 5-0 on Sunday. They remain undefeated and essentially coasted to victory despite shooting themselves in the foot a handful of times.
The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz
In NFL history, a quarterback has rushed for eight or more touchdowns in a season 38 times. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / October 11
Vikings survive fumbles, reach 5-0 as offense improves in win over Saints
The Vikings are 5-0. More importantly, their offense might be finally catching up to their incredible defense and special teams. Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones, and Justin Jefferson led a much better offensive performance on Sunday in a 23-13 Minnesota win over the New Orleans Saints.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / October 11
Vikings' Justin Jefferson pulls off unreal catch in dominant return to Louisiana
Before he was catching passes for the Minnesota Vikings, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was a key member of the 2019 LSU Tigers national championship team.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 11
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson may be back, but now T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones are injured
The Minnesota Vikings got a boost going into the Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, as Justin Jefferson returned from an ankle injury. However, early in the contest, the offense lost tight end T.J.
T.J. Hockenson News / Field Level Media / October 11
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (concussion) out vs. Saints
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson suffered a concussion on the opening possession and was ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the host New Orleans Saints.
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.
Odell Beckham Jr. News / Viral Sports News / October 11
Minnesota Vikings Get Disappointing Odell Beckham Jr. Update
Odell Beckham Jr.’s latest chapter with the Minnesota Vikings has so far been more about preparation than production. Signed to the practice squad on October 7 after a brief and quiet return to the New York Giants, the 33-year-old wide receiver was elevated for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 11
Vikings inactives vs. Saints: Beckham's debut will wait, O'Neill good to go
Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson is officially active and will make his return on Sunday in his home state of Louisiana against the New Orleans Saints.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 11
Vikings at Saints: Who Wins and Why in Week 5
It's Week 5, and the Minnesota Vikings have a few concerning injuries to monitor ahead of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Christian Darrisaw has already been ruled out, and both Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are questionable.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 11
Who the Experts are Taking in Vikings vs. Saints Week 5
The Minnesota Vikings appear to be at a critical week in the season. They have not come close to hitting their offensive stride in their first four weeks, but they have gotten massive contributions from their defense and special teams.
Minnesota Vikings News / TWSN / October 11
Minnesota Vikings Could Be Without Both Star Receivers Against Saints
The Minnesota Vikings are heading into their Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints with the status of their top two wide receivers still up in the air.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 11
Final Injury Report for Vikings-Saints: Will Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison Play?
The Minnesota Vikings are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the New Orleans Saints in a Week 5 NFC matchup. Minnesota enters Sunday’s game with a 4-0 record after defeating the Miami Dolphins at home in Week 4.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 11
3 Reasons the Saints Will Beat the Vikings, and 2 Reasons They Won't
Seven touchdowns in four games is all the Minnesota Vikings have scored, with an offense that still looks broken. The New Orleans Saints have scored 13.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 11
Vikings Week 5 fantasy football injury report vs. Saints: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison injuries raise Kyler Murray questions
Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are questionable, creating uncertainty for Kyler Murray and every fantasy manager invested in Minnesota’s passing game.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 11
Of course undefeated Vikings want to win, but Week 5 meeting with Saints is anything but a must game
There is a tendency among fans and close observers of the NFL to make every game the most important one of the season. That’s because professional football is a once-a-week business and all the other days of the week lead up to the way a team will perform on a given Sunday (or Monday or Thursday).
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / October 10
Vikings Elevate WR Odell Beckham Jr.
After joining the Vikings’ practice squad on Wednesday, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is already prepared to make his debut with the club. The 4-0 Vikings are elevating Beckham ahead of their road meeting with the 1-3 Saints on Sunday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Kyler Murray News / TWSN / October 10
NFC North Quarterback Rankings: Does Minnesota’s Record Hide Kyler Murray’s Struggles?
It is four weeks into the 2026 NFL season, which means it is time to look at how the quarterbacks in each division have performed. For the NFC North, the division has been a bit all over the place.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 10
One Thought on All 11 Vikings Defensive Starters One Month Into the 2026 Season
On Thursday, I broke down my thoughts on each of the Vikings' offensive starters now that the first month of the 2026 regular season is behind us. Today, let's dive into the defense and give one thought on each of the starters there.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / October 9
Vikings facing Odell Beckham Jr. decision after Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison injury updates
The undefeated Minnesota Vikings will look to keep their streak alive with a road game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / October 8
Tom Brady says Kyler Murray is benefitting on the Minnesota Vikings how he once did
The Minnesota Vikings defense has been the key for their success so far this season. After an uninspiring win over the Miami Dolphins, the Minnesota Vikings sit proudly at 4-0.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / October 8
NFL insider shares warning for Vikings' Jauan Jennings after Odell Beckham Jr. signing
Beckham had Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell as an offensive coordinator when the two were with the Los Angeles Rams during the 2021 campaign, which ended with the Rams winning the Super Bowl.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / October 7
Hurricane bears watching ahead of Vikings-Saints game in New Orleans
All eyes along the Gulf Coast are on Tropical Storm Isaias, which is forecast to become a hurricane and slam the coastline somewhere between New Orleans and the Florida Panhandle late Friday night.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 6
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.
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