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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Despite Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr.'s inconsistent season, Brian Flores has seen significant growth in his game

The linebacker position has been a tough one for the Minnesota Vikings over the first five games. Going into the year, having Blake Cashman and Ivan Pace Jr.

Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Brian Flores' comments about Javon Hargrave's performance raises multiple questions about the defensive line's future

The Minnesota Vikings spent a lot of money to fix their defensive line this offseason, and it's mostly been good. The Vikings are second in the NFL in EPA/play and first in EPA/dropback.

Donovan Jackson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14

'I'll be fine': Vikings' Jackson on playing through injury, nearing return

Vikings left guard Donovan Jackson, the team's first-round pick in this year's draft, earned a lot of respect from his teammates and coaches when he played through a wrist injury that required surgery back in Week 3 against the Bengals.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Vikings OC Wes Phillips hints at seismic shift on the offensive line that could set the Vikings up for years to come

The offensive line has been the biggest factor this season for the Minnesota Vikings. Throughout the first five games, the Vikings have already lost nine starts from their offensive line, and the projected starting offensive line going into the season has yet to take a single snap together.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14

Vikings appear to be getting a huge piece of their defense back this week

The Vikings are thrilled to have Blake Cashman back on the practice field this week. Their defense simply hasn't been the same without No. 51 running the show in the middle over the past four games.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14

Kevin O’Connell insists ‘there’s no mystery’ about Vikings’ QB situation

J.J. McCarthy could start Sunday when the Vikings host the Eagles, but it's starting to sound like the circumstances will have to be perfect for that to happen.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14

Why were Bryant McKinnie and Ray Rice with the Vikings on Monday?

The Minnesota Vikings welcomed former star offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie for an inspirational speech on Monday, and he was joined by his former Baltimore teammate, Ray Rice.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 14

2 Former Vikings Get the Hot Seat Treatment

In the 2022 offseason, the Minnesota Vikings poached Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell following his Super Bowl triumph. Since then, he’s been an excellent leader for the purple franchise.

Jonathan Greenard News / purplePTSD.com / October 14

Jonathan Greenard Name Drops 2 Vikings Who Have Stepped Up

Kay Adams brought Jonathan Greenard onto her show a few days ago, doing a nice job of getting Minnesota’s star defender to venture into several topics swirling around the Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / October 14

Are Vikings preparing to sit J.J. McCarthy for Week 7 game vs. Eagles?

Are the Vikings sticking with Carson Wentz for the time being?

Three-time Pro Bowl DE Za’Darius Smith announces retirement

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The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 14

The Pair of Vikings Wild Cards as Week 7 Nears

Very reasonably, a pile of the attention rests on what’s taking place at quarterback. Whoever slots into the QB1 job is going to be playing the starring role for the drama that’s going to unfold.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Vikings Report Card: Kevin O'Connell's offense needs an identity while Jonathan Greenard and Jalen Redmond have the defense playing well

We are six games into the NFL season, which means the first trimester of the year has been completed. The Minnesota Vikings have played five games with their bye in Week 6, and we've learned quite a bit about the team.

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 13

Ex-Vikings Pro Bowler Stuns with Retirement

In the 2022 offseason, the new regime around Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell wanted to pair star pass-rusher Danielle Hunter with another good edge-defender, especially because Hunter had missed all but seven games in the previous two campaigns.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 13

Vikings got in and out of the Za'Darius Smith experience at the right time

Former Vikings Pro Bowler Za'Darius Smith made a surprising retirement announcement on Monday morning after playing in five games with the Eagles this season.

J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / October 13

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy practices for first time since Week 2

Minnesota's bye week ended with the return of quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Monday. McCarthy practiced for the first time since he was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain in the Vikings' Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Blake Cashman News / Pro Football Rumors / October 13

Vikings designate LB Blake Cashman for return from IR

Blake Cashman has been out since Week 1, but he could be back in the fold for the Vikings soon. The veteran linebacker returned to practice today, per a team announcement.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Kevin O'Connell provides positive injury news for Minnesota Vikings that will change the course of the team out of the bye week

The Minnesota Vikings are coming out of the bye week with a lot of injuries, but they are getting healthier. Head coach Kevin O'Connell gave us an update on Monday during his press conference, with the big news being that inside linebacker Blake Cashman will have his practice window activated ahead of Monday's practice.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 13

Kevin O'Connell shares encouraging injury updates on 7 key Vikings

Blake Cashman's 21-day practice window has been opened. That gives the Vikings three weeks to activate him from injured reserve, which is an indicator that he's close to returning from the hamstring strain he suffered in Week 1 against the Bears.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Kevin O’Connell suggests JJ McCarthy might be benched

The Minnesota Vikings are poised to get quarterback JJ McCarthy back from injury in Week 7, but coach Kevin O’Connell does not sound totally committed to the idea of giving him the starting job back immediately.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

NFL makes decision after Vikings kicker appeals to have his perfect season reinstated

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard saw his perfect kicking season spoiled by a SkyCam wire. However, the NFL has no plans of righting the wrong. Reichard entered the Vikings’ Week 5 game against the Cleveland Browns with a perfect 8-for-8 record on field goal attempts.

Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Vikings Star Risks Getting Fined After Going Against Controversial NFL Decision That Cost Kevin O’Connell’s Side

The new K-ball rules have undoubtedly changed the game for NFL kickers, who have been hitting clinical conversion rates. But the last Sunday, when Vikings kicker Will Reichard, of all people, missed a 51-yarder against the Browns, that would have tied the game.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 9