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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Key Areas that Must Come Through for Vikings Beyond the QB1 Position

The primary image of the Minnesota Vikings this season involves the failures at the quarterback position. Whether it’s Kyler Murray running around in circles before throwing the ball in the dirt or Carson Wentz firing the ball 10 feet out of Justin Jefferson’s range, the QB play has been abominable.

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NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / November 14

Kirk Cousins Outlasts Vikings’ QB Alternatives, Finds Improbable Path To Becoming Multiyear Fix

For a franchise that does its best work without a conventional quarterback plan, this year’s trade market seemed a bit convenient. Disastrous QB circumstances have sunk teams with menacing defenses in the not-so-distant past.

Justin Jefferson News / HITC / November 14

Chris Long says Justin Jefferson is ‘wasting his career’ with the Minnesota Vikings after what’s been happening

Chris Long has suggested that the Minnesota Vikings’ poor quarterback options in recent years mean that Justin Jefferson has been wasting his career. The Vikings are 6-2 for the season and their defence has largely carried them to that positive record as their offence has been pretty poor.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 14

Vikings' Grim Week 10 Injury Report Will Likely Force Trio Into Bigger Roles vs. Packers

The Vikings are entering their matchup against the Packers with key injuries on both sides of the ball. While this new guy at quarterback may provide some juice, there's no question that Minnesota still has to overcome significant hurdles against its division rival as injuries plague the roster.

Caleb Banks News / HITC / November 14

Minnesota Vikings ‘source’ shares ‘serious red flag’ in Caleb Banks update

The Minnesota Vikings’ defense has been something to behold this season, but there are still a lot of questions surrounding their first-round defensive tackle, Caleb Banks.

Minnesota Vikings News / EssentiallySports / November 14

'Who Is This Crazy Guy That Was Working at SpaceX?': Vikings’ Reaction to Rocket Scientist Chenzo Funari Applying for Coaching Role

Written in pencil on an elementary school sheet of paper, Chenzo Funari’s life goals were simple: have a family, graduate from college, and become a football coach.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Vikings facing multiple injuries as they prepare for Packers

While the Vikings have struggled on offense throughout their first eight games of the season, the team has not had to deal with multiple injuries. There have been a few isolated issues, including Kyler Murray’s concussion in Week One, Donovan Jackson’s season-ending knee injury and Justin Jefferson’s ankle injury that kept him out of one game.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 14

3 bold predictions for Vikings vs. Packers in Week 10

The Minnesota Vikings may be on the road back to contention after trading for Kirk Cousins at Tuesday’s deadline. Cousins is very familiar with the Kevin O’Connell offense, having spent six seasons with the Vikings from 2018 through 2023.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Vikings Face Possible Travel Snag to Green Bay After FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop

Kirk Cousins has spent the week getting reacquainted with Minnesota after the trade that brought him back from Las Vegas. On Friday afternoon, the Vikings made it official that Cousins will start Sunday at Green Bay.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Vikings Rule Out T.J. Hockenson and Blake Cashman, List Jordan Addison Questionable vs. Packers

Kirk Cousins’ return to Lambeau Field just got harder. Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday that tight end T.J. Hockenson, linebacker Blake Cashman, receiver Jauan Jennings and defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins are all out for Sunday, when Cousins makes his first start since the trade against the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / November 13

Vikings Get Two Brutal Injury Updates Before Facing Packers

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for a pivotal NFC North showdown this weekend as they travel to take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Every matchup in this longstanding rivalry tends to carry extra weight, especially when divisional standings are still taking shape.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 13

Vikings Rule Out Five Players For Week 10

The Minnesota Vikings officially ruled out LB Blake Cashman, TE T.J. Hockenson, DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, WR Jauan Jennings, and QB Kyler Murray for Week 10 against the Packers. Minnesota has already named Kirk Cousins their Week 10 starter.

Caleb Banks News / Bring Me The News / November 13

Longtime NFL analyst claims Vikings 'just don't like' first-round pick Caleb Banks

It’s still very early, but Vikings first-round pick Caleb Banks has gotten off to a concerningly slow start to his NFL career. Banks, the No. 18 overall selection out of Florida, struggled right away in preseason action.

Nolan Teasley News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 13

3 Missed Vikings Trade Opportunities Nolan Teasley Should've Made at the Deadline

The Vikings made one of the splashier trades before Tuesday's deadline by bringing back quarterback Kirk Cousins, but they also could've been a bit more active, too.

Jauan Jennings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 13

Forgotten Vikings WR Suddenly Looks More Important Amid Jauan Jennings Injury Concerns

The Vikings will look to avoid a third straight loss when they visit the rival Packers in Week 10, but a lengthy injury list could make that job easier said than done.

Brian Flores News / Bring Me The News / November 13

Vikings' Brian Flores-Kevin O'Connell scenario is fun to consider, but highly unlikely

After 25 games of dysfunctional offense and a quarterback carousel involving Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy, and others, the online criticism surrounding Kevin O’Connell’s ‘QB whisperer’ tag continues to increase.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Raiders' 'hope' was that Cousins would continue starting over Mendoza 'a few more weeks'

Raiders' 'hope' was that Kirk Cousins would continue starting over Fernando Mendoza 'a few more weeks'

For a piece published on Friday morning, ESPN's Dan Graziano revealed that the Raiders entered last weekend prepared to hold onto Cousins.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

How J.J. McCarthy has 'blown away' Giants since trade with Vikings

While the New York Giants suffered a brutal home loss to the Washington Commanders Thursday night, New York QB J.J. McCarthy produced a third solid performance over four games with the club.

Giants' John Harbaugh defends key 4th-down decision, Jameis Winston chant in loss to Commanders

Giants' Cam Skattebo admits it 'sucks' he didn't get the ball in key moments of loss to Commanders

Commanders-Giants 'TNF' takeaways: Jayden Daniels, Stefon Diggs come up clutch in much-needed win

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 13

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell is on dangerous ground heading into the second half of the season

The vibes have arguably never been lower for a team that started at 6-2, and it’s all on the back of head coach Kevin O’Connell. I never thought I’d write this about a 6-2 football team, but it’s time to talk about Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell being on the hot seat.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 13

Vikings rookie Jakobe Thomas speaks out after giving up No. 8 jersey for Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins took the practice field Thursday wearing the purple No. 8 he had for six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, two days after the trade that brought him back from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick.

Kirk Cousins gets his old jersey number back after Vikings rookie gives up No. 8

Trading with Raiders for Kirk Cousins was reportedly Vikings' 'first choice' for QB upgrade

Kevin O'Connell put on notice after Vikings acquire Kirk Cousins from Raiders ahead of trade deadline

Kirk Cousins stands out in Justin Jefferson’s production with 10 different Vikings QBs

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 12

Kirk Cousins gets his old jersey number back after Vikings rookie gives up No. 8

The real takeaway here is that anyone who has a Cousins jersey from his time in Minnesota can rest easy knowing that it's still current with the No. 8.

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The Raiders let Kirk Cousins decide his future

Kirk Cousins stands out in Justin Jefferson’s production with 10 different Vikings QBs

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz