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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.
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?
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.
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 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.
Josh Metellus News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15
3 Vikings Firmly on Thin Ice During the Week 6 Bye (Josh Metellus Is Becoming an Issue)
The Week 6 bye couldn't have come sooner for a Vikings team dealing with a long list of injuries. Despite those ailments, the Purple and Gold are 5-0 and sitting atop the NFC North as they reach the second half of their bye week.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 15
Adrian Peterson reflects on the 2014 incident that changed his Vikings career
Adrian Peterson reflected on the 2014 child abuse incident that led to his season-long suspension from the NFL and contributed to the end of his time with the Minnesota Vikings.
Bijan Robinson News / Viral Sports News / October 15
Vikings Legend Adrian Peterson Names NFL’s Best Running Back
Minnesota Vikings legend Adrian Peterson has placed Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson at the top of the current NFL running back rankings, calling him the best pound-for-pound player at the position.
Jauan Jennings News / Athlon Sports / October 15
Third receiver Jauan Jennings looks like a definite trade possibility for Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have quite a bit of work to do even though they are sitting on top of the NFC North division with a 5-0 record. They may have a two-game lead over each of their primary rivals, but Kevin O’Connell’s team needs to get its offense in gear if they are going to win the division and contend for the top seed in the NFC.
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 / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15
Revisiting 3 Bold Vikings Predictions Five Weeks Into the Season (Has Flores's Defense Exceeded Expectations?)
Before the Vikings even took a snap, I wrote about three bold predictions that could make or break the 2026 season. Some still have life; another is already buried six feet under.
Kyler Murray News / Bring Me The Sports / October 15
The Vikings are 5-0, but one game has critics writing off Kyler Murray
The Vikings are undefeated, boast the best defense and special teams in the NFL, and Kyler Murray has completed 37 of his last 44 passes while finding some rhythm with an offense that has started the season slower than anyone wanted.
Jauan Jennings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 15
Pelissero downplays trade speculation surrounding Jauan Jennings
Jauan Jennings has had a bizarrely quiet start to his Vikings tenure. So far, the veteran receiver, who registered over 1,600 receiving yards over the past two seasons, has caught just two passes for a grand total of nine yards in four games this season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 15
Special teams have more than held their own for the Vikings and should not be overlooked
When head coaches talk to the media about their overall performance the conversation is often fairly basic. “It’s about the way our offense, defense and special teams come together.” The mention of special teams is always third in that sequence, but it is in the same sentence as the other two areas.
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.
Jauan Jennings News / Pro Football Rumors / October 13
Vikings WR Jauan Jennings Expected To Draw Trade Interest
After wide receiver Jauan Jennings combined for 123 catches and 15 touchdowns with the 49ers from 2024-25, expectations were he would cash in on a multiyear contract in free agency.
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.
New York Jets News / Yardbarker / October 12
Top rookie performers from NFL Week 5
We're more than a quarter of the way through the 2026 NFL season, which is about the time when many rookies start to flash as they catch up to the speed of the big leagues.
Justin Jefferson 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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