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Vikings snap counts and notable PFF grades from Week 1 win over Packers

Vikings snap counts and notable PFF grades from Week 1 win over Packers

For the first time in 2026, we have snap counts and Pro Football Focus grades to examine after a regular season Vikings game (and a rather insane one, at that).

Carson Wentz News / Field Level Media / September 14
Vikings expected to start QB Carson Wentz in Week 2

Vikings expected to start QB Carson Wentz in Week 2

Carson Wentz is expected to start Week 2 for the Vikings after guiding Minnesota to a comeback win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Starter Kyler Murray left the game early in the first quarter.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 14
Vikings Stock Report: 3 Players Rising (and 3 Falling) After Week 1

Vikings Stock Report: 3 Players Rising (and 3 Falling) After Week 1

What was surely going to end up as an embarrassing Week 1 defeat after three quarters quickly turned into an epic comeback for the Vikings. Despite early mistakes, the Vikings put up 29 unanswered points on the Packers to win late in dominant fashion, heading into Week 2 with an unblemished record.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz
The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz
The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz
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.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / September 14
The most unhinged Packers fan meltdowns following Vikings collapse

The most unhinged Packers fan meltdowns following Vikings collapse

As you know, football fans from every team, whether they’re emotionally stable after a game or not, can grab a keyboard or camera and share their feelings with the world.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 14
‘Stick with you for a long time’ — Kevin O’Connell’s comments state the obvious after Vikings win vs. Packers

‘Stick with you for a long time’ — Kevin O’Connell’s comments state the obvious after Vikings win vs. Packers

The Minnesota Vikings’ improbable win over the Green Bay Packers has set the stage for the rest of the 2026 season. If you were to ask me if the Minnesota Vikings were going to win the game at halftime down 19-10, the answer would have been no.

Matt Lafleur News / Yardbarker / September 14
LaFleur defends controversial decision after Packers' loss

Matt LaFleur defends controversial decision after Packers' inexplicable Week 1 collapse

This isn't the first time that LaFleur's play-calling, game and clock management have cost the Packers down the stretch.

Packers show no growth with another second-half collapse
Matt LaFleur ripped for 1 decision as Packers blow game vs. Vikings
Packers get intel on possible Josh Jacobs suspension
The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 14
The Longship Week 1: Vikings Snatch Victory from the Jaws of Defeat

The Longship Week 1: Vikings Snatch Victory from the Jaws of Defeat

Welcome to The Longship: a weekly recap of the Vikings’ quest to conquer the league in 2026. The journey itself will be long and arduous, and the team’s

Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / September 14
Vikings get 'good sign' regarding Kyler Murray

Vikings get 'good sign' regarding Kyler Murray

Murray was forced out of his first start with the Vikings with an injury.

Carson Wentz earns massive bonus following Vikings win
NFL Week 1 winners, losers: T.J. Watt dominates; huge day for star RBs
The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz
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.

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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
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14
Ian Rapoport’s Kyler Murray injury update comes with a silver lining for Vikings

Ian Rapoport’s Kyler Murray injury update comes with a silver lining for Vikings

Kyler Murray had a nightmarish debut for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday as they went up against the Green Bay Packers at US Bank Stadium. Murray’s first pass was intercepted by the Packers.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
New details emerge on Kyler Murray after scary injury against the Packers

New details emerge on Kyler Murray after scary injury against the Packers

Kyler Murray’s debut for the Minnesota Vikings had a frightening twist. The former No. 1 overall pick was forced out of the game after just 11 plays in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., with an apparent head injury.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 14
Grading Every Vikings Position Group in Sunday's 39-22 Win Over Packers

Grading Every Vikings Position Group in Sunday's 39-22 Win Over Packers

Most Vikings fans probably watched the second half of Sunday's game on a shattered TV screen after the most disastrous start imaginable, but they were rewarded with 29 unanswered points by Minnesota to seal the win.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 14
Vikings QB Kyler Murray’s future to Brian Flores’ blitzing highlight improbable Week 1 victory vs. Packers

Vikings QB Kyler Murray’s future to Brian Flores’ blitzing highlight improbable Week 1 victory vs. Packers

The Minnesota Vikings found a way to beat the Green Bay Packers You remember Enron from the early 2000s? When the stock price absolutely skyrocketed to the top of the DOW charts and then absolutely cratered, robbing people of pensions?

Minnesota Vikings News / HITC / September 14
Justin Jefferson’s emotional reaction to Kyler Murray concussion after scary hit during Vikings win

Justin Jefferson’s emotional reaction to Kyler Murray concussion after scary hit during Vikings win

Minnesota Vikings star WR Justin Jefferson reacted to QB Kyler Murray’s concussion-inducing hit in the first quarter of their 2026 season opener against the Green Bay Packers.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 13
Vikings Blaze Back Against the Pack: Here’s 3 Things That Mattered Most

Vikings Blaze Back Against the Pack: Here’s 3 Things That Mattered Most

Well… that was certainly an experience. It’s been 36 weeks since the Minnesota Vikings last played a meaningful game of football. After a disappointing

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 13
Vikings score final 29 points to dispatch Packers

Vikings score final 29 points to dispatch Packers

Justin Jefferson caught eight passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings closed the game with 29 unanswered points for a 39-22 win to stun the Green Bay Packers in the season opener for both teams on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 14
Carson Wentz earns massive bonus following Vikings win

Carson Wentz earns massive bonus following Vikings win

He went on to pick up the win and also a massive bonus for his efforts as well.

Vikings score final 29 points to dispatch Packers
Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut
The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 14
Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut

Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is off to a difficult start with the team, as he was forced to exit the season opener against the Green Bay Packers after getting injured.

Vikings make notable move with Isaiah Rodgers ahead of season opener
Rams defense takes massive hit with Myles Garrett update
Rams get big Aaron Donald update after Myles Garrett's injury blow
Blockbuster trades not providing early returns for Patriots, Rams after A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett injury updates
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
The 'Best completion % by NFL team' quiz
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

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