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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 27
Biggest Vikings' Trade Deadline Needs Can't Be Ignored as Perfect Season Continues
The 6-0 Vikings are in an incredibly unique spot as they sit atop the NFL as the league’s last unbeaten team. While the defense and special teams have repeatedly showcased their championship-level pedigree, the offense has become a serious point of concern.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 27
The Vikings' NFL-best defense is about to be tested by a gauntlet of elite offenses
Six weeks into this season, Brian Flores’ defense just keeps delivering for the 6-0 Minnesota Vikings. On Sunday, because the defense dominated yet again, a single touchdown was all the offense needed in a 16-10 win over the Colts.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27
Vikings vs. Lions bold predictions for NFC North clash in Week 8
As the Minnesota Vikings plan their next massive blitz, the Detroit Lions ride the wave of a big division win. These teams meet in Week 8, and here are bold predictions for the NFC North clash.
The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks to post the fewest passing yards (while playing at least 90 percent of the offensive snaps) in a win for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / October 27
ESPN senior writer believes Vikings have a historic defense
Do the Vikings have an all-time great defense?
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.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 27
Breaking Down Vikings' Injury Report for Week 8 After Win Over the Colts (Who's Hurt and Who Could Return)
Minnesota moved to 6-0 after getting past the listless Colts, and also came out of the game relatively healthy as an added bonus. A few Vikings did leave the game with injury, though, so there are a few names to watch this week ahead of a date with the Detroit Lions.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 27
Vikings Week 7 Stock Report: Cashman Among Risers, Murray Falls After Gritty Win vs. Colts
The Vikings are now the last undefeated team in the NFL, thanks to their elite special teams and suffocating defense. The offense, meanwhile, is still working out some wrinkles despite featuring some top-end talent.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 26
Caleb Banks Injury Concerns Could Thrust Domonique Orange Into a Bigger Vikings' Role
A major theme this season has been the Vikings' patience with their 2026 rookie class. While those rookies are growing and developing, the Purple and Gold have relied on their more experienced players on the roster to be major contributors.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 26
How Did the Vikings’ Offense Do in Week 7 vs. Colts? The Numbers Behind the Win
The Minnesota Vikings had high expectations they would take a major step forward with their offense when they hosted the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7. They were rested, had played a solid offensive game in Week 5 and multiple players were returning from injuries.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / October 26
Vikings offense will need to step up to continue perfect start
The Minnesota Vikings are the NFL's last undefeated team, but their perfect record is hiding a significant offensive problem.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 26
Vikings Mock Trade: The last undefeated NFL team says ‘why not us’, adds a star player and new dimension to chase a Super Bowl
The Vikings lead the NFL in wins, and their stellar defense needs a splashy offensive addition to balance out the load. The Colts have just the player… The Vikings are 7-0, and they’ve gotten there with an offense that resembles the kid on the group project who is just happy to be along for the ride.
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.
Aaron Jones News / Bring Me The News / October 26
Even with Aaron Jones banged up again, KOC doesn't see RB depth as an issue
With all due respect to Vikings running back Aaron Jones, who has been a warrior so far this season, his health feels a bit precarious moving forward. Nonetheless, head coach Kevin O’Connell expressed confidence in Minnesota’s running back depth on Monday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 26
Jakobe Thomas's Uphill Battle to Vikings Playing Time Became Steeper After Week 7
It was extremely disappointing to see rookie defensive back Jakobe Thomas listed as one of the six players declared inactive for the Vikings' Week 7 victory over the Colts on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings News / TWSN / October 26
Minnesota Vikings 3-Round 2027 NFL Mock Draft: Finding Franchise QB
At this point Minnesota Vikings fans have to be ecstatic on how this season is going. With a 6-0 record, it’s not necessarily needed for fans to look at a 2027 NFL mock draft.
Kyler Murray News / Bring Me The News / October 26
Kyler Murray missed wide-open touchdown on 35-yard run against Colts
Was it Kevin O’Connell’s fault that Kyler Murray didn’t throw to a wide-open Jauan Jennings for a would-be touchdown in the fourth quarter of Minnesota’s 16-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday?
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 26
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 26
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.
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.
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
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26
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 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.
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