-
-
Follow Us
-
On Facebook
On Flipboard
Free Newsletters
On YouTube
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 5
Christian Darrisaw Injury Concerns Could Force Vikings to Throw Caleb Tiernan Into the Fire
The Minnesota Vikings' bid for a perfect season continued with Sunday's win over the Miami Dolphins; however, the Purple and Gold's latest victory didn't come without some loss.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 5
Vikings defense stacks up shockingly well with 2 legendary Super Bowl defenses
Don’t jump to conclusions, but the 2026 Minnesota Vikings defense is putting up numbers that compare surprisingly well to the historic, championship-winning defenses of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens and the 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 5
Vikings snap counts and notable PFF grades from touchdown-less win over Dolphins
For the second time in three weeks, the Vikings won a game in which they did not score a touchdown. That doesn’t usually happen in the NFL. But when you have a defense this good and a kicker this automatic, you don’t need to get in the end zone to win a game in rainy conditions or beat one of the league’s worst teams at home.
The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
How many of the NFL running backs of the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to catch at least 20 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 5
Vikings’ offense has a major Kevin O’Connell problem that has been percolating for years
We can talk about the lack of explosiveness in the Vikings’ offense, but a different issue is becoming a major problem. The Minnesota Vikings are continuing to win ugly, improving to 4-0 after a 15-10 win over the Miami Dolphins.
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 / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 5
3 Studs & 3 Duds From Vikings' Week 4 Win Against the Dolphins (Hockenson Shines, Jennings Remains a Concern)
The Vikings remain undefeated after their Week 4 victory over the winless Dolphins, but the 15-10 win wasn't the one-sided game many fans expected based on their records heading into the game.
T.J. Hockenson News / Bring Me The Sports / October 5
Gambler unloads on T.J. Hockenson, his family after game-clinching slide
When T.J. Hockenson slid at the 1-yard line instead of coasting into the end zone for a touchdown near the end of Sunday’s Vikings-Dolphins game, the gambling community lost its mind.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 5
Vikings Week 4 Report Card: Grading Every Position After Grinding Out Win vs. Dolphins
Maybe someday Vikings fans will get to witness a pretty win. That day was not Sunday, but now, at 4-0, it's best not to look a gift horse in the mouth.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 5
5 Winners and 3 Losers From Vikings 15-10 win vs. Dolphins: Kevin O’Connell has a lot of work to do
The Minnesota Vikings are still unbeaten after a grind against Miami, and Sunday’s performance raised as many questions as it answered. You wouldn’t know it by gauging the fan base reactions, but the Minnesota Vikings are 4-0.
Minnesota Vikings make NFL history which hasn’t been done since 1934 after beating Miami Dolphins
The Minnesota Vikings are 4-0 after an excellent start to the NFL season, and their unique start has led to an interesting piece of NFL history. There were big questions about the Minnesota Vikings going into the 2026-27 NFL season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 5
Offensive Line Issues Continue to Haunt Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings had high hopes of turning a corner offensively when they faced the winless Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 4. Instead, they struggled badly for more than three quarters in a game that they eventually won.
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.
Justin Jefferson News / Viral Sports News / October 5
Vikings Reveal Concerning Justin Jefferson Update After Dolphins Win
The Minnesota Vikings opened a new week still sorting through how their offense looks when its most reliable target is not fully available. Justin Jefferson has spent years as the player defenses plan for first, the receiver who changes coverages and forces coaches on the other side to account for him on every snap.
Christian Darrisaw News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4
Vikings’ Christian Darrisaw receives worrisome injury update after Week 4 Dolphins game
The Minnesota Vikings remained perfect after a gritty 15-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. However, their biggest concern may have come on the injury front.
Dallas Turner News / Bring Me The Sports / October 4
Vikings player/coach ratings from win over Dolphins: KOC, Turner, Hekker, more
The Vikings are 4-0. With no Justin Jefferson, they ground out a 15-10 win over the lowly Dolphins on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The offense was sloppy for most of the day but showed some signs of life on two impressive late drives to close out the game.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 4
Vikings Passing Game Report Card Following Win over Dolphins
The Minnesota Vikings offense was supposed to get well in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins. That clearly did not happen. For the longest part of the game, that struggling unit took a step backwards.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 4
What We Learned: Minnesota Vikings continue to win ugly, with reasons to be excited and concerned
Once again, the Minnesota Vikings found a way to win in an ugly manner, and it’s hopefully coming to an end. It did not feel pretty, and there are still a lot of issues to iron out.
Kyler Murray News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4
Vikings’ Kyler Murray calls out ‘unacceptable’ issue that plagued Minnesota in Week 4
The Minnesota Vikings’ passing game had to improvise in Week 4 with Justin Jefferson out against a hungry Miami Dolphins team. Vikings LB Eric Wilson became caught up in controversy involving a referee on a wild day that included a 15-10 Vikings home win and wrapped up with Kyler Murray comments on a nagging issue plaguing his team.
T.J. Hockenson News / Bring Me The Sports / October 4
T.J. Hockenson's decision to slide instead of scoring TD was the correct one
T.J. Hockenson caught the pass, his 13th of the day, and saw the purple paint of the end zone out in front of him. He could have easily scored what would’ve been just the Vikings’ second offensive touchdown in their last three games.
Eric Wilson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 4
NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Eric Wilson, Bears, Packers, Vikings
The Bears signed RB D’Andre Swift to a three-year, $33.75 million contract extension on September 12, with $26 million guaranteed, including $20.5 million in new money guarantees and $19.19 million fully guaranteed at signing through an $8 million signing bonus and his 2026 and 2027 salaries.
NFL News / Field Level Media / October 4
Vikings improve to 4-0 with 5 FGs, keep Dolphins winless
T.J. Hockenson had 13 receptions for 119 yards, and the Minnesota Vikings held on for a 15-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
Justin Jefferson News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Could Return In Week 5
OCTOBER 4: Seifert’s colleague Jeremy Fowler reports (video link) there is optimism Jefferson will be able to return to the lineup next week. He did not practice leading up to today’s contest, but Fowler adds the opposite is expected for the coming days.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 4
NFL referee goes off on Vikings player in bizarre moment
The referees in the NFL might be losing their patience. Well, at least one. During the game on Sunday between the Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins, referee Adrian Hill was involved in an incident with Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson.
Johnny Hekker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3
Vikings Elevated P Johnny Hekker
The Vikings announced that they have elevated veteran P Johnny Hekker for Week 4. Hekker, 36, signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon State in 2012.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 3
J.J. McCarthy shares first public reaction to trade from Vikings to Giants
On Friday, McCarthy offered his first public comments on that trade.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 2
Vikings Rule Out Three For Week 4, Including WR Justin Jefferson
The Minnesota Vikings announced they ruled out WR Justin Jefferson, CB Charles Demmings, and P Brett Thorson for Week 4. It’s a tough break for Minnesota
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Giants OC Matt Nagy reveals J.J. McCarthy plan as Jameis Winston starts
The perception exists that first-year Giants head coach John Harbaugh will eventually want to see McCarthy take in-game snaps before Week 18 wraps up.
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / September 30
Report details why Vikings picked J.J. McCarthy over Aaron Rodgers, McCarthy's Minnesota downfall
Why did the Vikings pass on Aaron Rodgers? And how did things go off the rails for McCarthy in Minnesota?
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE
ADVERTISE
JOBS
FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2026 YB Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.