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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 17
Pressure is on O'Connell to get the offense playing at a much higher level after bye week
The Minnesota Vikings may seem to be in good shape with a 5-0 record as they embrace their bye week, but it is anything but a relaxing time for head coach Kevin O’Connell.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / October 16
Vikings' Jauan Jennings posts cryptic social media message amid trade rumors
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jauan Jennings posted an enigmatic message on social media Friday amid growing speculation that he could be traded.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 16
Potential Ben Bredeson Trade Makes Too Much Sense for Vikings to Ignore
As the bye week continues, Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley is likely weighing the various avenues he can take to address his team's remaining roster problems.
The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks who have thrown the second-most touchdowns for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 16
Vikings Week 6: 3 Most Important Things to Watch for During Minnesota's Bye This Weekend
The bye week is always a bittersweet event for any NFL fan. While Vikings fans won’t be able to watch their team try to keep their unbeaten streak alive this weekend, the time off will let the team work through a growing list of offensive injuries.
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 / A to Z Sports / October 16
Vikings Rookie Roundup: Checking in on 2026 NFL Draft class through five games, including quantifying Caleb Banks and Jake Golday
The Minnesota Vikings’ rookie class hasn’t played much so far this season, but that doesn’t mean it’s in dire straits at all. The Minnesota Vikings are five games into the 2026 season, and their rookie class has barely touched the field.
Jauan Jennings News / Athlon Sports / October 16
Will the Vikings Trade Jauan Jennings? His Fit in Kevin O'Connell's Offense Has Been a Miss
The Minnesota Vikings are spending their bye week at 5-0, and the one offseason move that hasn’t worked is turning into a real trade deadline question.
Blake Cashman News / Athlon Sports / October 16
Unsung Blake Cashman has been the most consistent player in Vikings' top-rated defense
The Minnesota Vikings have quite a bit to fix on offense when they come out of their bye week. There were some positive signs in their 23-13 triumph over the New Orleans Saints in Week 5, and head coach Kevin O’Connell will certainly attempt to build on one dynamic game from QB Kyler Murray as the team goes forward.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 16
Just-Released WR Should Have Vikings' Attention as Depth Remains an Issue
The Minnesota Vikings remain undefeated as their bye week continues, but that doesn't mean they should be satisfied with their performance so far. Although the Purple and Gold's special teams and defensive units are among the NFL's best, the Vikings' offense hasn't been firing on all cylinders this season.
Brian Flores News / Athlon Sports / October 16
Exceptional Vikings defense may finally result in another head coaching opportunity for Brian Flores
The recent revelations that came with the release of the Korn Ferry memo offered specific negative conclusions that were passed along to the Las Vegas Raiders about Brian Flores.
Aaron Jones News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 16
Aaron Jones' Role Must Change Significantly After Vikings' Bye
Aaron Jones Sr. has been an absolute workhorse for the Minnesota Vikings this season. Through the first five weeks of the season, the veteran running back has played 73 percent of the team's offensive snaps despite being 31 years old and having an extensive injury history.
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.
Kyler Murray News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 16
3 Vikings Overreactions After the First Quarter of 2026 Season (Is Kyler Murray the Future?)
A quarter of the way through the 2026 NFL season, the Vikings are just one of three remaining undefeated teams. And while it hasn't always looked pretty, it's hard to complain about a 5-0 start.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 16
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell is fighting a narrative that falls apart under scrutiny, but it refuses to go away
Despite being 48-25 as a head coach, Kevin O’Connell continues to completely dispel the one narrative that follows him. There is one narrative that has been around Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell during his tenure.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15
3 Winners & 2 Losers From Vikings' Pre-Bye Week Performance
While many fans, players, and coaches hate the idea of an early NFL bye, the 5-0 Vikings may be very thankful for theirs. The team has battled through its fair share of adversity on its undefeated start, including a mounting list of injuries and an offense that is only beginning to find its identity.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / October 15
Vikings Hit With Harsh Truth Nobody Wants to Hear at 5-0
The Minnesota Vikings enter their bye week at 5-0, yet the undefeated record has not quieted doubts about whether the team is a true Super Bowl contender.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 14
6 intriguing running backs the Vikings could trade for before the deadline
Earlier this week, Bring Me The Sports senior Vikings writer Will Ragatz said the Vikings could look to beef up the roster by trading for a running back, left guard, tight end, or safety.
Aaron Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14
Aaron Jones poised to get partner in crime back from injury after Vikings’ bye week
The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the NFL’s most pleasant surprises this year. Minnesota is 5-0 to start the season and is already in complete control of the NFC North.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14
Vikings land significantly higher than division rivals in ESPN's Power Rankings
The NFC North has become a competitive division, but the Vikings have a clear jump on their competition through Week 5.
Minnesota Vikings News / Total Pro Sports / October 14
Cris Carter Reveals Wild Reason Why He 'Threatened Justin Jefferson’s Life' And 'Told Him To Keep His Mouth Shut'
The Minnesota Vikings have struggled to find consistency at quarterback for several years now. Justin Jefferson has caught passes from 10 different quarterbacks in seven seasons, which has made it difficult to take his level even further and help the Vikings achieve the ultimate goal.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / October 14
Vikings seem ready to trade Jauan Jennings after Odell Beckham Jr. signing
Jennings has mostly become an afterthought with the Vikings, as he has thus far recorded just two receptions for nine yards this season.
Justin Herbert News / Yardbarker / October 13
Report shares Chargers have no plans to trade QB Justin Herbert; here's why they should reconsider
The Los Angeles Chargers love Herbert, so they should let him go.
Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / October 13
Kyler Murray is finding his groove on undefeated Vikings
If Murray's performance against the Saints in Week 5 is a sign of what's to come, the rest of the division should be concerned.
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 / 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 / Yardbarker / October 7
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell makes bold Odell Beckham Jr. claim for Saints game after surprise signing
The Minnesota Vikings revealed some unexpected news when they confirmed on Wednesday that they had signed veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad.
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