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Tai Felton Continues to Give Vikings Reasons to Replace Him (and Here Are 3 Options)

Tai Felton Continues to Give Vikings Reasons to Replace Him (and Here Are 3 Options)

Quite a few Vikings players have been disappointing through the first three games of the 2026 NFL season, despite the 3-0 start to the year. However, none may be as surprisingly ineffective as second-year wide receiver Tai Felton.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 2
Rapoport hints Justin Jefferson could sit until after Vikings' bye

Rapoport hints Justin Jefferson could sit until after Vikings' bye

Justin Jefferson hasn’t practiced yet this week, and what he’s able to do on Friday could determine his status for Sunday’s game in Minneapolis between the Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2
NFL scout, assistant coach share bad news for Giants about J.J. McCarthy trade

NFL scout, assistant coach share bad news for Giants about J.J. McCarthy trade

The New York Giants took a flier on a project quarterback when they acquired McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round draft choice earlier this week.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 2
3 Vikings Lineup Decisions I'd Make If I Were Kevin O'Connell in Week 4

3 Vikings Lineup Decisions I'd Make If I Were Kevin O'Connell in Week 4

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has certainly caught some heat this week. From moving on from 23-year-old quarterback J.J. McCarthy to putting out the league's 32nd-ranked offense through three games, it's not been the best week to be him.

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / October 2
Jefferson misses practice again, but could play vs. Dolphins in Week 4

Jefferson misses practice again, but could play vs. Dolphins in Week 4

The Minnesota Vikings want to unleash their offense when they host the Miami Dolphins in Week 4, but they have no assurances that superstar Justin Jefferson will be in the lineup.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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 / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
Ivan Pace Jr. Is Giving Vikings Plenty of Reasons to Increase His Snap Count

Ivan Pace Jr. Is Giving Vikings Plenty of Reasons to Increase His Snap Count

Early in the 2026 NFL season, veteran linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. looked like an expendable member of the Vikings' roster. Formerly a starting interior LB, Pace's role with the team continued to shrink until it looked like he was being phased out of defensive coordinator Brian Flores's system.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Trap Ultimate Trap Game: Why the 3-0 Vikings Must Beware the 0-3 Dolphins

Trap Ultimate Trap Game: Why the 3-0 Vikings Must Beware the 0-3 Dolphins

In the NFL, no trap is sprung without the perfect convergence of overconfidence, misleading statistics, and human nature. Heading into Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings sit atop the NFC North with a perfect 3-0 record.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
Making Sense of the Vikings' Flurry of Week 4 Roster Moves

Making Sense of the Vikings' Flurry of Week 4 Roster Moves

We're less than a quarter of the way into the 2026 NFL season, but that doesn't mean that things aren't already busy. It's been a hectic time for the Minnesota Vikings ever since they improved to 3-0 with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week.

Justin Jefferson News / A to Z Sports / October 1
Vikings Thursday Injury Report: Justin Jefferson news raises multiple questions about where things go

Vikings Thursday Injury Report: Justin Jefferson news raises multiple questions about where things go

Three days after Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson suffered an ankle injury, we got an update on his status going into Sunday. The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0 going into their second home game of the season against the Miami Dolphins.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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 / A to Z Sports / October 1
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell is receiving far too much criticism, and there is one aspect fans are missing

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell is receiving far too much criticism, and there is one aspect fans are missing

The calls from some in the fanbase to fire Kevin O’Connell stem from frustration, but aren’t based enough on merit. Once the Minnesota Vikings chose to trade J.J.

Myles Price News / Bring Me The Sports / October 1
Vikings' Myles Price has become a difference-making special teams weapon

Vikings' Myles Price has become a difference-making special teams weapon

For all of the credit the Vikings’ defense has rightfully received during the team’s 3-0 start, the contributions Minnesota has gotten from the third phase of the game should not be overlooked.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
 The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
3 Bold Predictions as Vikings Seek 4-0 Start vs. the Dolphins in Week 4

3 Bold Predictions as Vikings Seek 4-0 Start vs. the Dolphins in Week 4

The 3-0 Vikings return home to U.S. Bank Stadium this Sunday as they welcome the winless Dolphins to town. Of course, the game itself has largely taken a back seat in discourse to the J.J.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 1
Unbeaten Vikings focused on winless Dolphins, not records

Unbeaten Vikings focused on winless Dolphins, not records

The Minnesota Vikings have yet to lose. The Miami Dolphins have yet to win. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell does not want to hear about it. He is eager for his team to return in front of its home fans for the first time since the season opener when Minnesota (3-0) faces Miami (0-3) on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Natrone Brooks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1

Vikings Sign CB Natrone Brooks

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed CB Natrone Brooks to the practice squad. Brooks, 26, started his career at Copiah-Lincoln Community College before transferring to Southern Miss.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Here's What Should Scare the Minnesota Vikings About the Miami Dolphins

Here's What Should Scare the Minnesota Vikings About the Miami Dolphins

The Minnesota Vikings will be heavy favorites Sunday, and that’s part of what makes this game uncomfortable. It might be the only thing, honestly. A damaged team in the NFL is a dangerous team.

Caleb Banks News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
How Caleb Banks Is Slowly Rewarding Vikings' Patience (and What Could Happen in Week 4)

How Caleb Banks Is Slowly Rewarding Vikings' Patience (and What Could Happen in Week 4)

It is understandable that many fans expect a first-round draft pick to be ready to contribute immediately as a rookie, but sometimes a player takes time to find their footing while adjusting from college to the NFL.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Giants OC reveals J.J. McCarthy plan as Jameis Winston starts

Giants OC Matt Nagy reveals J.J. McCarthy plan as Jameis Winston starts

The perception exists that first-year Giants head coach John Harbaugh will eventually want to see McCarthy take in-game snaps before Week 18 wraps up. 

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Tyreek Hill News / Bring Me The Sports / October 1
Here's why there are so many dots connecting Tyreek Hill to the Vikings

Here's why there are so many dots connecting Tyreek Hill to the Vikings

“I think I’m ready for some cold weather,” Tyreek Hill said on Wednesday. That left the door open for speculation as NFL teams in cold-weather cities tried to connect the dots to Hill, and the Minnesota Vikings are no exception.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Defense-first Vikings must start to get some help from the offense

Defense-first Vikings must start to get some help from the offense

This has been a difficult start to the season for head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. While the 3-0 start has the team in first place in the challenging NFC North and the defense may be the best in the NFL, the offense has barely crawled through the opening games of the season.

Demond Claiborne News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 1
What Vikings' New RB Arrivals Could Mean for Demond Claiborne's Outlook in Week 4 and Beyond

What Vikings' New RB Arrivals Could Mean for Demond Claiborne's Outlook in Week 4 and Beyond

An NFL fanbase rarely shows real interest in a sixth-round pick, but the Vikings' selection of Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne at pick 199 caught fans’ attention this past April.

Dallas Turner News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Vikings Stock Watch: Dallas Turner's Climb Up the Ladder

Vikings Stock Watch: Dallas Turner's Climb Up the Ladder

The Minnesota Vikings may not be playing the kind of offensive football that head coach Kevin O’Connell wants to see, but they are in first place in the NFC North with a 3-0 record.

Jay Ward News / A to Z Sports / September 30
Talented Minnesota Vikings player earns award that eases one person’s hot seat and paints a bright picture for Kevin O’Connell

Talented Minnesota Vikings player earns award that eases one person’s hot seat and paints a bright picture for Kevin O’Connell

Player of the Week awards have become commonplace for the Minnesota Vikings, and it’s already the second one of the year. The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0, and their best unit might not even be the defense.

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / September 30
Report details why Vikings picked J.J. McCarthy over Aaron Rodgers, McCarthy's Minnesota downfall

Report details why Vikings picked J.J. McCarthy over Aaron Rodgers, McCarthy's Minnesota downfall

Why did the Vikings pass on Aaron Rodgers? And how did things go off the rails for McCarthy in Minnesota?

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 29
Vikings Make Eight Roster Moves For Week 4

Vikings Make Eight Roster Moves For Week 4

The Minnesota Vikings announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday for Week 4. The full list includes: Vikings placed TE Josh Oliver on injured reserve.

Max Brosmer News / Pro Football Rumors / September 29
Vikings Sign QB Max Brosmer From Practice Squad

Vikings Sign QB Max Brosmer From Practice Squad

The quick ending to J.J. McCarthy’s Minnesota stay produced a Giants move to create roster space. The team waived Jake Haener; though, per The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero, the young backup is expected to stay with the team on the practice squad if/once he clears waivers today.

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