Justin Jefferson is arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL, but it is hard to tell that by looking at his statistics during the 2026 NFL season. The superstar Vikings pass-catcher isn't getting the type of use that allows him to match the production of the league's leading wideouts.
The Minnesota Vikings have built one of the league’s most impressive starts at 6-0, sitting atop the NFC with a defense that has been nearly impenetrable.
Justin Jefferson has spent most of the season as a quiet passenger on a 6-0 team. He has 23 catches for 302 yards and three touchdowns in five games, numbers that have fans from Eagan to Duluth checking whether something is wrong, and we wrote about his fall down the wide receiver rankings this week.
The Minnesota Vikings head into action against the Detroit Lions as the only undefeated team in the NFL. They have gained quite a bit of attention because they have built a sensational defense that has allowed the fewest points in the league and has been dominant in a number of categories.
Can you name the active running backs with at least 20 rushing touchdowns in their career?
Not to sound overly dramatic, but this game may end up defining the season for the Vikings. The Lions will be the first real test the team has had in weeks, and it's fairly easy to say that if Minnesota wins, 2026 is Super Bowl or bust.
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.
Six wins, zero losses and still no respect. That’s been the running joke around Eagan all month, and the national picks for Sunday at Ford Field won’t do much to change it.
The Vikings are the NFL’s lone remaining undefeated team. An addition or two prior to the trade deadline would certainly come as no surprise. First-year general manager Nolan Teasley has been aggressive in calling about trade targets, Amazon Prime’s James Palmer reported during this week’s Thursday Night Football broadcast (video link).
The Minnesota Vikings are a team that is likely to be active around the trade deadline. Being the only undefeated team in the league means the team is on track to make the postseason and hopefully make a deep run.
Now in his 10th NFL season, 31-year-old veteran running back Aaron Jones has continued to provide value in the backfield. Jones is in his third year as a member of the Vikings and before the year started he was expected to be more of a receiving back behind Jordan Mason and to take carries as necessary.
Each game, every team around the league must declare at least five players inactive for each game. That means the Minnesota Vikings will need to wisely decide who should sit out against the Detroit Lions on Sunday and who should be available to play on the sidelines.
The Minnesota Vikings are facing a major test on their schedule this week as they face an explosive Detroit Lions team on the road. Even though the Vikings
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.
The Vikings have gotten off to a perfect 6-0 start, but a road test on Nov. 15 against the Packers is approaching on the horizon. It appears likely that Green Bay will be without its superstar pass rusher, Micah Parsons, for that game.
The Minnesota Vikings (6-0) are the lone undefeated team left in the NFL, and they are playing a crucial NFC North game against the Detroit Lions (4-2) on the road this week.
Reports emerged on Saturday morning that the Colts are officially “open” to trading superstar running back Jonathan Taylor. The Vikings are reportedly among the teams that have already shown interest, but how much will it cost?
Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce has rubbished the idea of the Minnesota Vikings being legitimate contenders. After playing six games, the Vikings are the only team in the NFL who have not lost a game.
Minnesota Vikings fans got a long look at Jonathan Taylor last Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, and now their team is near the front of the line to bring him back to Minneapolis for good.
Sometimes a change of scenery is less about a player failing and more about finding a place to contribute. Jauan Jennings may be approaching that situation in Minnesota, and an interesting trade proposal suggests the Washington Commanders could be a landing spot.
Sunday’s Vikings-Lions game at Ford Field in Detroit is a huge one. The 6-0 Vikings have a chance to improve to 3-0 in the ultra-competitive NFC North and maintain a healthy lead atop the division.
The NFL’s Nov. 10 trade deadline is still 11 days away, but already there have been some blockbuster moves around the league. Quenton Nelson to Seattle,
The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most pleasant surprises in the NFL this season. Minnesota is 6-0 to start the season thanks in large part to the elite play of their defense.
Goff's numbers are particularly impressive because he has maintained his ball security while remaining a productive part of Detroit's offense.
Justin Jefferson certainly wishes his numbers would look a lot better, but the number he's most focused on right now is the six by the Minnesota Vikings in the standings.
The Vikings are the only undefeated team left in the NFL.
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The Minnesota Vikings are the NFL's last undefeated team, but their perfect record is hiding a significant offensive problem.
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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