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What the Vikings Can Expect Different From the Packers Since Their Last Meeting

What the Vikings Can Expect Different From the Packers Since Their Last Meeting

The Minnesota Vikings are scheduled to host the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. While that is already a huge game for the NFC North, it is even more interesting because the two played the last game of the 2025 regular season against each other as well.

Kyler Murray News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Vikings’ Kyler Murray Handed Major Warning Before Week 1

Vikings’ Kyler Murray Handed Major Warning Before Week 1

Kyler Murray begins his first season with the Minnesota Vikings already facing questions about whether this year will be a comeback or a last stand. CBS Sports contract analyst Joel Corry placed the veteran quarterback on a list of signal-callers at a career crossroads heading into the 2026 campaign.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 12
Vikings make notable move with Isaiah Rodgers ahead of season opener

Vikings make notable move with Isaiah Rodgers ahead of season opener

While people are focused on what's going on on the field, the Vikings have made a move off the field.

Why Vikings' J.J. McCarthy's demotion to QB3 was not 'a big surprise at all'
Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy
Vikings' Justin Jefferson seems to address supposed work ethic concerns about Kyler Murray
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Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Yardbarker
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 12
Taye Reich’s huge night leads top performances from Minnesota’s 2027 commits

Taye Reich’s huge night leads top performances from Minnesota’s 2027 commits

High school football is in full swing across the country. The Gophers’ 29 commits in the class of 2027 were busy, and here are the most notable performances from the Week of Sep.

Harrison Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 12
Grading Harrison Smith's Vikings Contract After Full Details Revealed

Grading Harrison Smith's Vikings Contract After Full Details Revealed

On Saturday, the Minnesota Vikings announced that veteran safety Harrison Smith will return to the team for the 2026 NFL season. This will be the 15th year in the league for the former Notre Dame defender.

Justin Jefferson News / EssentiallySports / September 12
Justin Jefferson Reveals Why He Rejected Vikings’ Big-Money Offer 3 Years Ago

Justin Jefferson Reveals Why He Rejected Vikings’ Big-Money Offer 3 Years Ago

Justin Jefferson backed himself and refused to settle. In 2023, he reportedly turned down an offer worth more than $28 million per year from the Vikings, believing the deal did not match his value.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12
Final Vikings injury report ahead of Week 1 game vs. Packers

Final Vikings injury report ahead of Week 1 game vs. Packers

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to turn the page on a disappointing 2025 season that saw them fall out of the playoff race by Thanksgiving. They may have won their last five games to finish with a 9-8 record, but all that did was allow them to finish in third place and give them a tougher schedule than the fourth-place Detroit Lions.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Vikings Suddenly Terminate RB Contract Before Packers Game

Vikings Suddenly Terminate RB Contract Before Packers Game

The Minnesota Vikings have officially ended their brief relationship with running back Jermar Jefferson, waiving him from injured reserve on Friday in a move that amounts to an injury settlement and a clean break from the roster, via the NFL transaction log.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 11
Vikings revise starting CB’s contract before Week 1

Vikings revise starting CB’s contract before Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings have a rivalry game against the Green Bay Packers on the docket for Week 1 this Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET during which their secondary will be tested by the Jordan Love-led Packers.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 11
Minnesota Vikings make an intriguing roster move to maximize the 2026 season

Minnesota Vikings make an intriguing roster move to maximize the 2026 season

After the Harrison Smith contract, there were discussions about potential moves to maximize the salary cap, and we got one Friday night. The Minnesota Vikings are finding ways to create salary cap space even after signing safety Harrison Smith to a one-year deal worth up to $16.25 million.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
 The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 11
Vikings Final Week 1 Injury Report: It literally couldn't be better for Minnesota, and the Packers aren’t as lucky

Vikings Final Week 1 Injury Report: It literally couldn't be better for Minnesota, and the Packers aren’t as lucky

Things are looking great for the Minnesota Vikings going into Week 1, and the Green Bay Packers aren’t nearly as healthy. The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon, and the excitement is palpable.

NFL News / EasySportz / September 11
Packers @ Vikings Preview and Prediction

Packers @ Vikings Preview and Prediction

One of the NFL’s biggest rivalries gets an interesting new chapter Sunday. The Green Bay Packers travel to Minnesota to face the Vikings, with Kyler Murray making his first start in purple.

Minnesota Vikings News / EasySportz / September 11
This Could Be the NFL’s Next Great Duo

This Could Be the NFL’s Next Great Duo

The Minnesota Vikings might have created something special. Kyler Murray and Justin Jefferson could become one of the best quarterback-receiver duos in football.

Harrison Smith News / Bring Me The Sports / September 11
Vikings boast empty injury report but Harrison Smith, Kyle Van Noy questions remain

Vikings boast empty injury report but Harrison Smith, Kyle Van Noy questions remain

The Vikings will head into Sunday’s season opener against the Packers without any game designations on the final injury report, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced on Friday.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 11
5 bold predictions for the 2026 Minnesota Vikings, from Murray to Cashman

5 bold predictions for the 2026 Minnesota Vikings, from Murray to Cashman

The Vikings are all set to kick off their 2026 season in grand fashion on Sunday afternoon when they take on the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Before that happens, it’s time to get some bold predictions for this season on the record.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 11
Vikings Week 1: 4 Most Important Things to Watch for as Packers Come to Town for Season Opener

Vikings Week 1: 4 Most Important Things to Watch for as Packers Come to Town for Season Opener

After 252 days, the Vikings are back to playing meaningful football. What’s happened since? Not much, just the firing of a general manager three weeks after their season ended, a months-long quarterback battle, a draft led by an interim GM, the hiring of Nolan Teasley, and the last-second return of a franchise legend.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 10
Why Vikings' J.J. McCarthy's demotion to QB3 was not 'a big surprise at all'

Why Vikings' J.J. McCarthy's demotion to QB3 was not 'a big surprise at all'

McCarthy’s career took another turn on Wednesday when he was demoted to QB3 behind starter Kyler Murray and backup Carson Wentz.

Kyler Murray beating J.J. McCarthy in QB battle came down to one deciding factor
Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy
Vikings' Justin Jefferson seems to address supposed work ethic concerns about Kyler Murray
Justin Jefferson reveals what surprised him about Kyler Murray
The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz
Aaron Jones News / Athlon Sports / September 10
Aaron Jones Sr. Opens Up About Minnesota's New Run Game Approach

Aaron Jones Sr. Opens Up About Minnesota's New Run Game Approach

Much of the offseason attention went to Kyler Murray taking over at quarterback, but the Minnesota Vikings also made a major change in the run game. They hired former Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith as assistant head coach, with his wide-zone expertise expected to bring more structure and balance to the offense.

Harrison Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / September 10
Harrison Smith Addresses Vikings Return

Harrison Smith Addresses Vikings Return

This past weekend, Harrison Smith worked out an agreement to play for the Vikings in 2026. The deal was finalized after training camp, but team and player remained in contact with one another throughout the offseason in this case.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 10
Justin Jefferson seems to address supposed work ethic concerns about Kyler Murray

Vikings' Justin Jefferson seems to address supposed work ethic concerns about Kyler Murray

Jefferson seemed to pour cold water on such concerns regarding Murray.

Kyler Murray beating J.J. McCarthy in QB battle came down to one deciding factor
Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy
5 pivotal matchups in Packers vs. Vikings
The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9
Jordan Love is unbothered by Micah Parsons' absence vs. Vikings

Jordan Love is unbothered by Micah Parsons' absence vs. Vikings

The Green Bay Packers will be without their top defensive player for the season opener.  

Insider makes Jordan Love prediction amid absence of Josh Jacobs
Packers' plan at running back revealed with Josh Jacobs situation in flux
Justin Jefferson reveals what surprised him about Kyler Murray
Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy
Kyler Murray beating J.J. McCarthy in QB battle came down to one deciding factor
The 'Most 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 9
Kyler Murray beating J.J. McCarthy in QB battle came down to one deciding factor

Kyler Murray beating J.J. McCarthy in QB battle came down to one deciding factor

So, why did the powers that be give Murray the start over quarterback J.J. McCarthy?

Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy
Justin Jefferson reveals what surprised him about Kyler Murray
Vikings' struggles after letting Sam Darnold walk may have convinced Buccaneers to sign Baker Mayfield to $165M extension
Three NFL Week 1 games to watch for reasons nobody is talking about
The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 10
Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of McCarthy

Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy

McCarthy's inconsistent play when under center in 2025 — he threw for 1,632 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions — caused the Vikings to change their tune on him as their future.

Justin Jefferson reveals what surprised him about Kyler Murray
Jayden Daniels' blunt Stefon Diggs assessment should excite Commanders
Browns to make 'inevitable' Shedeur Sanders move after QB decision
One key question for the four biggest underdogs of NFL Week 1
Three NFL teams facing nightmare Week 1 matchups
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9
Vikings' mistake may have convinced Bucs to re-sign Mayfield

Vikings' struggles after letting Sam Darnold walk may have convinced Buccaneers to sign Baker Mayfield to $165M extension

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have realized they won't find many quarterbacks who are better than Mayfield. The Minnesota Vikings wish they could say the same after letting Darnold walk in 2025.

Patriots end Christian Gonzalez saga ahead of Super Bowl rematch
Joe Burrow makes strong statement about his future with Bengals
Steelers' Mike McCarthy drops big Joey Porter Jr. contract update
Why the Giants paid $12.75 million to move on from Darius Slayton
Jerry Jones puts Cowboys on notice with $30 million trade warning
Eagles DE Brandon Graham 'officially done' with playing career
Kenny Dyson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8
NFL disapproved contract for Vikings OLB Kenny Dyson

NFL disapproved contract for Vikings OLB Kenny Dyson

The contract for Dyson was disapproved on Tuesday, per the NFL transaction wire, making him a free agent.

Vikings' struggles after letting Sam Darnold walk may have convinced Buccaneers to sign Baker Mayfield to $165M extension
Veteran safety agrees to incentive laden deal to return to Vikings
NFL insider sounds work ethic alarms about Vikings' Kyler Murray
The '18-sack NFL seasons' quiz

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