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On YouTubeCarson Wentz News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 15
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell reveals Carson Wentz status ahead of Week 7
The Minnesota Vikings enjoyed a bye week this past weekend after getting off to a 3-2 start to the 2025 NFL season. The Vikings most recently took the field overseas against the Cleveland Browns in Week 5, picking up a narrow victory in a game that saw quarterback Carson Wentz deal with an injury but return to finish out the contest.
J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / October 15
Kevin O'Connell Announces J.J. McCarthy Development on Wednesday
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy began the 2025 NFL season as the team's starting quarterback before he suffered a right high ankle sprain during the Vikings' Week 2 matchup against the Chicago Bears.
The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to lead their NFL teams in touchdown catches can you name in five minutes?
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.
Kevin O'Connell News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15
What Kevin O'Connell said about the Vikings' QB decision on Wednesday
As expected, Kevin O'Connell didn't have any concrete updates to share about the Vikings' looming quarterback decision — which may or may not have already been made internally — at his latest press conference on Wednesday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15
What’s waiting for the Vikings next might be the NFL’s nastiest gauntlet
Up to this point, the Vikings have had the easiest schedule in the NFL. The rest of the way, their schedule is the league's most difficult. It's time to buckle up for a gauntlet of games, starting this Sunday against the defending Super Bowl champions.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15
Let the gauntlet begin: Vikings have NFL's toughest remaining schedule
Up to this point, the Vikings have had the easiest schedule in the NFL. The rest of the way, their schedule is the league's most difficult. It's time to buckle up for a gauntlet of games, starting this Sunday against the defending Super Bowl champions.
Carson Wentz News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 15
Vikings rumors: Carson Wentz wants revenge game vs. Eagles despite ‘painful’ injury
The Minnesota Vikings should be feeling refreshed after their bye week. Now Minnesota can focus on stacking some wins after their two-game international trip to Europe.
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.
Jonathan Greenard News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15
'I’m so tired of that damn thing': Vikings star vents about Eagles’ 'tush push'
How many times will the Vikings have to face the "tush push" against the Eagles on Sunday? "Bruh, honestly, I'm so tired of that damn thing," Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard said when the topic was brought up on the Flag On The Play podcast this week.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 15
Vikings Defender Reportedly Ready to Return 
In the recent Week 5 game in London, the Minnesota Vikings had to battle the Cleveland Browns without roughly a third of their starters. Earlier this week, Skol Nation got some good news from head coach Kevin O’Connell, who announced that various injured players would return to practice.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 15
Vikings' Jonathan Greenard defends J.J. McCarthy, hints at QB’s return
On a scale of 1 to 10, how much does Jonathan Greenard miss Sam Darnold? That question garnered a healthy chuckle from Greenard after more than 90 minutes on the Flag On The Play podcast, but Greenard did back McCarthy and suggest that he could make his return from injury on Sunday against the Eagles.
J.J. McCarthy News / purplePTSD.com / October 15
Kevin O’Connell’s Eyebrow-Raising McCarthy Quote Looks to be Bang On
The Vikings are 3-2 largely due to injury and shaky quarterback play. The roster health appears to be trending in a positive direction; can the same be said about the quarterback spot?
Blake Cashman News / purplePTSD.com / October 15
Vikings Defender Touts “Bulletproof” Hamstring While Working Toward Week 7 Return
Specifically, Blake Cashman made the comment in relation to his hamstring, the source of his trip to the IR following the Week 1 victory over Caleb Williams’ Bears.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 14
1 Viking In Line for Another Position Change
Position changes are common in the NFL, particularly along the offensive and defensive lines. Players are moved from tackles to guard and vice versa, or they flip sides.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 14
Vikings get No. 2 crew as FOX juggles MLB schedule, Sanchez's arrest
Sunday's game between the Vikings and Eagles will get the No. 2 broadcast crew from FOX, though it's only part of the original second-tier team. FOX entered the season with Joe Davis, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver as the No.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 14
Vikings Rookie Was Told Not to Play. He Did It Anyway.
Ahead of April’s draft, nobody really knew what the Minnesota Vikings would do in the first round. The one valuable pick (the second-rounder was part of the Dallas Turner sweepstakes) could’ve been used to bolster the secondary or either line, with running back being rumored as well.
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.
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.
J.J. McCarthy 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?
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 / 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
Vikings Sign TE Nick Vannett To Practice Squad
The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed TE Nick Vannett to their practice squad on Thursday. Minnesota’s practice squad now includes: CB Zemaiah Vaughn
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5
Vikings HC explains why WR Jordan Addison was benched early vs. Browns
What did Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison do to land in head coach Kevin O'Connell's doghouse?
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