The way we remember football games is pretty simple: we vividly recall everything that went right for the team that won and forget everything that went wrong. That has pretty much been the story in terms of analyzing the 2-0 Vikings.
A little over a year after leading an epic comeback in his NFL debut, J.J. McCarthy was back on the Soldier Field grass celebrating a dramatic win over his hometown Bears on Sunday.
Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings finding unique ways to win early on this season is perfect for a potential Super Bowl run. The Minnesota Vikings are 2-0, and they have done it in a very unique way.
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
It's time once again to judge some potential overreactions from Week 2 after an ugly, gorgeous win over the Bears. The Vikings are 2-0 heading into their matchup against the Buccaneers, but their path to get there hasn't been without drama.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings’ Week 2 win over the Chicago Bears was improbable, but the film reveals positive steps from several key players. The Minnesota Vikings improbably beat the Chicago Bears, and the film from Sunday’s game reveals some fascinating takeaways that point toward a potential playoff run and Super Bowl foundation.
Almost immediately after it was learned on Tuesday that New York Giants starting quarterback Jaxson Dart may miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury, members of the NFL community began to link the Giants with J.J. McCarthy.
Stephen A. Smith points out key reason why Kevin O’Connell should be considered lucky to still be Minnesota Vikings head coach. The Minnesota Vikings have begun their season 2-0 with wins against the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears in the first two weeks.
The Minnesota Vikings have gotten off to a winning start in 2026, beating two division opponents in the first two weeks of the season. They struggled for much of the game in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers, but a fourth-quarter surge led by Brian Flores’ aggressive defense gave the Vikings a 39-22 triumph.
Think back on the Vikings’ best wins of the Kevin O’Connell era. Chances are you’re thinking of the 2022 win in Buffalo, the greatest comeback in NFL history against the Colts or a last-second win in Seattle in 2024.
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The Vikings are enjoying great performances from their starting edge rushers through the first two games. Starting outside linebackers Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel have combined for 5.5 sacks already, and the entire unit looks intimidating, clocking in an impressive pass-rush grade of 70.4 (9th) on Pro Football Focus.
Punter Brett Thorson’s hamstring injury and the need for running back depth led to a pair of moves on Tuesday afternoon. The Minnesota Vikings made a pair of practice squad roster moves Tuesday afternoon, signing punter Johnny Hekker and running back Jaret Patterson while releasing wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph and cornerback Bryce Phillips.
The Minnesota Vikings have become one of the NFL’s most aggressive defenses under defensive coordinator Brian Flores, constantly forcing quarterbacks to diagnose pressure before the football is even snapped.
The Vikings released punter Johnny Hekker on Aug. 30, but a reunion is taking place three weeks later. Hekker has agreed to a deal with Minnesota, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Channeling classic Avengers energy after securing back-to-back thrilling divisional victories to start the season, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell
The Minnesota Vikings officially hosted eight free agents for workouts on Tuesday, according to the NFL transactions wire. The full list includes: RB Gary
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Vikings are signing P Johnny Hekker. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Vikings are also signing RB Jaret Patterson to the practice squad.
With punter Brett Thorson nursing a hamstring injury, the Vikings are reportedly worked out a trio of free agents on Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
Despite a 2-0 start. Despite limiting the highest-scoring offense of Week 1 to just three points in Week 2. Despite doing that with a backup quarterback, the Vikings continue to be disrespected by some national media outlets.
The Minnesota Vikings did not have the sexiest win on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, but they had a beautiful moment on the field after securing the 9-3 victory over their NFC North rivals, and it involved backup quarterback JJ McCarthy.
Murray completed just three of five pass attempts for 18 yards with an interception before he was knocked out of Minnesota's Week 1 game against the rival Green Bay Packers on Sept. 13.
Late Monday morning, NFL insider Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix shared a massive update on Williams that will put the minds of Bears fans at ease.