Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Vikings snap counts and notable PFF grades from latest on-brand win over Colts

The Vikings moved to 6-0 on Sunday with another very Vikings-like victory. After allowing an early explosive touchdown, Brian Flores’ defense shut down the Colts while blitzing 85 percent of the time.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Vikings defender is quietly having an All-Pro season, and his performance epitomizes what Brian Flores’ defense is all about

Blake Cashman has quietly been the most important player on defense for the Vikings, and it’s getting a lot louder. The most interesting element of the Minnesota Vikings‘ defense under Brian Flores is how successful they have been without having a true superstar.

Aaron Jones News / Field Level Media / October 26

Report: Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) avoids serious injury

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones avoided a significant knee injury on Sunday and is considered day-to-day, ESPN reported Monday. Jones aggravated a left knee injury during the fourth quarter of the unbeaten Vikings' 16-10 home victory against the Indianapolis Colts.

Saquon Barkley News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 26

Harmon's Longship Week 7: 4 Vikings Thoughts on Win vs. Colts, Trade Urgency, Offensive Struggles & More

MINNEAPOLIS, M.N. — Another day, another foe vanquished. The Vikings returned from their bye week with reinforcements in tow to face a struggling Colts team.

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.

Brian Flores News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

This stat perfectly encapsulates Vikings DC Brian Flores’ blitz-happy strategy dominating NFL

The Minnesota Vikings are 6-0 on the season after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 in Week 7. It’s been an impressive start to the campaign, especially on the defensive side of the ball, as the club has held opponents to 16 points or fewer in five of its six victories.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

The ‘holy s**t’ moment that perfectly summed up Vikings’ Week 7 hero’s insane game

The Minnesota Vikings continued their undefeated streak in Week 7, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 16-10. It was a low-scoring game, and that should come as no surprise when defensive coordinator Brian Flores is involved.

Aaron Jones News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Minnesota Vikings receive positive injury news coming out of Sunday’s win, but it signals a larger issue

Aaron Jones once again has been dealing with injuries, and the latest news paints a fascinating picture for the future. The Minnesota Vikings got good news Monday morning on running back Aaron Jones‘ knee injury.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Vikings Exploring Trade For RB Or OL Help

Last week, it was reported the Vikings were open to various moves ahead of the trade deadline following an unbeaten start to the season. According to Alec

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Vikings rumors: Minnesota insider teases trades are on way to bolster 6-0 roster

The Minnesota Vikings are the last remaining unbeaten team in the NFL at 6-0 after a wild Week 7 Sunday that saw both the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs suffer their first defeats of the season.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell’s comments on play calling of the first drive is eye opening, and it could change everything moving forward

The first drive saw the Minnesota Vikings run the ball four times in a row and get stuffed on fourth down. Kevin O’Connell addressed it postgame While the Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-10, the No.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Stock up, Stock Down in Vikings' Victory over Colts

The Minnesota Vikings are the only undefeated team in the NFL and that is reason to feel good about themselves through the first six games of the season.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 26

Vikings' Snap Count vs. Colts: Biggest Winners, Losers & Role Changes in Week 7

It was a struggle, but the Vikings managed to defeat the Colts in Week 7. It took all four quarters for the Purple and Gold to emerge victorious at U.S.

Justin Jefferson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Vikings are NFL’s last undefeated team, but Justin Jefferson beast must wake up to keep ride going

The Minnesota Vikings are sitting pretty at 6-0. However, their perfect start comes with a troubling offensive subplot. While Brian Flores’ defense continues to suffocate opponents, Justin Jefferson’s surprisingly modest target share could become a problem as Minnesota enters a tougher stretch of its schedule.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Vikings Analyst Warns Kyler Murray Is Benchable If Steve Keim Is Right About His Refusal to Run

Minnesota’s 6-0 start still has a quarterback question hanging over it, and Sunday’s grind past Indianapolis sharpened it. After the Vikings’ 16-10 win over the Colts, SKOR North’s Judd Zulgad said on Purple Daily’s postgame show that Kyler Murray is “damn near benchable” if one claim from his former general manager holds up.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 26

NFL analyst makes a strong case for the Vikings to be aggressive at the NFL trade deadline in an unintentional unique way

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to be very active at the NFL trade deadline, with multiple positions being their target. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has said that he has a lot of confidence in general manager Nolan Teasley and his staff.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 26

3 Studs & 2 Duds From Vikings' Week 7 Win Against the Colts

The Vikings gave fans a scare in Week 7. Coming into the game against the Colts with a 5-0 record, the Purple and Gold trailed until the fourth quarter, when the team was able to outscore their opponents 10-0.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell’s offense has been a problem this season, and the solution many want isn’t a realistic option

You may want Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell to stop calling plays, but it’s not nearly as simple as just not doing it. The Minnesota Vikings are 6-0 after a 16-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

NFC North teams dominating but have one problem: each other

NFC North teams are dominating the NFL, but they have one problem: each other

The NFC North has emerged as one of the NFL's strongest divisions in 2026, but its teams have an unusual problem: They keep losing to one another.

NFL Week 7 lowlights: Aaron Glenn's game management, blowout Panthers loss and more

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Joe Burrow rallies Bengals; huge day for running backs

The 'NFL Offensive POY winners' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Kevin O’Connell insists Vikings’ offense is close to breaking out despite another lifeless showing

As the adage goes, defense wins championships. Surely, the Minnesota Vikings would like to believe so. The defense stepped up anew as the Vikings escaped the Indianapolis Colts, 16-10, at US Bank Stadium, keeping them undefeated at 6-0.

Anthony Richardson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 26

Anthony Richardson Trade Is Worth Vikings' Consideration Under the Right Conditions

After firing general manager Chris Ballard, the Colts have emerged as a potential trade partner for the Vikings in recent weeks. That said, there's no better time than now for the Vikings to try to acquire quarterback Anthony Richardson.

NFL News / EasySportz / October 25

Vikings Stay Undefeated With Gritty Win Over Colts

The Minnesota Vikings continued their impressive start to the 2026 NFL season Sunday, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium to improve to 6-0.

Justin Jefferson News / Bring Me The Sports / October 25

Vikings' inability to get Justin Jefferson the ball has become a yearlong problem

Even though the Vikings are 6-0 and have won 11 straight games dating back to last season, it’s been a slog for the man formerly known as the Best Receiver in Football.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Vikings take over late to edge Colts, move to 6-0

Kyler Murray passed for 150 yards and a touchdown, and Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith made an interception in the final minutes to preserve a 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Vikings may regret trading J.J. McCarthy after another impressive game

The Minnesota Vikings mishandled the saga of quarterback J.J. McCarthy at every step of the way. Instead of sticking with a productive and now Super Bowl-winning quarterback in Sam Darnold last year, the Vikings let him walk in free agency and started the second-year signal-caller instead.

Giants beat Texans in OT on Devin Singletary's walk-off TD

Giants' Cam Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' via demotion as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl

John Harbaugh is gone, but Ravens still can’t buck this alarming trend

The '2-passing-TD NFL debuts' quiz

NFL News / Bring Me The News / October 25

Vikings-Colts instant reaction: Eating QBs alive; the cowardly punt; not enough Jefferson and Addison

Another win Sunday for the Vikings, whose 16-10 win over the Colts pushed them to 6-0. A win is a win, but Minnesota’s offense is not doing enough to support a Vikings defense that continues to dominate.