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NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 1

3 Biggest Vikings Takeaways as Perfect Season Ends With 19-15 Loss to Lions in Week 8

Twenty-six years. That’s how long it’s been since your Vikings were 7-0 to start a season. With doubts swirling around the sustainability of their season and trade rumors abundant, the Vikings journeyed to the Motor City for a crucial NFC North matchup with the Lions.

Justin Jefferson News / Bring Me The News / November 1

Vikings-Lions instant reaction: QB controversy inevitable as Justin Jefferson grows frustrated

The Vikings are no longer undefeated after a 19-15 road loss to Detroit on Sunday. The defense couldn’t stop the run, Minnesota struggled to run the ball and Kyler Murray left a lot of meat on the bone, perhaps enough to stir up a QB controversy as Carson Wentz sits on the bench.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / November 1

Vikings suffer first loss of 2026 in Detroit as offense continues to struggle

The Vikings’ perfect season has come to an end. Their offense continued to struggle and the defense eventually wore down in a 19-15 loss to Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions on Sunday afternoon at Ford Field.

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 1

Ranking top 3 Vikings most likely to be dealt at 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Minnesota Vikings have little reason to reconsider their quarterback situation as the NFL trade deadline approaches on November 10. Despite speculation about potential reunions with Kirk Cousins or Daniel Jones, reports from Tom Pelissero and Adam Schefter indicate that neither move is realistic.

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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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / November 1

Vikings WR Jauan Jennings Nixed Trade Back To 49ers

Wide receiver Jauan Jennings’ market did not develop as expected this offseason, and he settled for a one-year, $8MM deal with the Vikings in early May.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / November 1

Vikings Remain Bullish On QB Kyler Murray

The Colts are at the epicenter of this year’s trade deadline frenzy, as they have already dealt Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner and are entertaining discussions regarding RB Jonathan Taylor .

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 1

3 Dream Vikings Trade Targets to Help Go on a Potential Super Bowl Run

Now that the Vikings are the NFL's last undefeated team as of Sunday afternoon, expectations are high for the Purple and Gold this season. An NFC North crown and a playoff appearance would be great, but the Super Bowl must be the goal.

Aaron Jones News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Is RB Aaron Jones Playing Today vs. the Lions?

The Minnesota Vikings are fighting for respect and to maintain their undefeated record Sunday when they travel to Detroit to take on the division rival Lions at Ford Field.

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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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / November 1

Jauan Jennings, Jonathan Taylor and the latest Vikings Sunday trade rumors

Just 10 days and two games separate the Minnesota Vikings from the NFL’s Nov. 10 trade deadline, and the latest on Sunday morning suggests that Minnesota remains interested in Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, while wide receiver Jauan Jennings might be expendable.

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Jauan Jennings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Jauan Jennings Killed Trade That Would Have Returned Him To 49ers

According to Jay Glazer, the 49ers and Vikings had worked out the terms of a trade that would have returned WR Jauan Jennings to San Francisco. However, the deal was contingent on Jennings hopping on a video call with HC Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch and approving a deal.

Zygi Wilf News / Athlon Sports / November 1

In 2005, Zygi Wilf paid $600 million for the Minnesota Vikings; the team is now valued at $8.25 billion

The Minnesota Vikings’ ownership story began with a promise to keep the team at home. In May 2005, NFL owners unanimously approved a $600 million sale to an investment group led by New Jersey real estate developer Zygi Wilf.

Jonathan Taylor News / Viral Sports News / November 1

Vikings Get Concerning Jonathan Taylor Update Before Trade Deadline

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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Who the Experts are Taking in Vikings vs. Lions in Week 8

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.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 1

Vikings at Lions: Who Wins and Why in Week 8

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 1

NFL Experts Are Lining Up to Hand the Unbeaten Vikings Their First Loss at Ford Field

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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / November 1

Vikings Interested In RB, TE Trades

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).

Aaron Jones News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Vikings Announce RB Move After Aaron Jones News

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.

Aaron Jones News / Bring Me The Sports / October 30

Good news on Aaron Jones, other Vikings on final injury report vs. Lions

The Vikings have a pretty clean final injury report ahead of Sunday’s marquee NFC North showdown with the Lions at Ford Field. Running back Aaron Jones (knee) didn’t practice on Wednesday, but he got in a limited session on Thursday and was a full participant on Friday.

Nolan Teasley News / Bring Me The News / October 30

Latest Vikings trade deadline buzz: GM Teasley working phones like a 'madman'

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,

Jared Goff News / Yardbarker / October 29

Jared Goff is closing in on a rare NFL milestone as Lions face Vikings

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Justin Jefferson News / Yardbarker / October 28

Justin Jefferson has healthy attitude about his low production amid Vikings' 6-0 start

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.

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