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Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell delivers brutal news ahead of border battle vs. Packers, while confirming Kirk Cousins’ status

We knew that the Minnesota Vikings were going to be hurt this week, but we didn’t The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon, and it could be a determining factor in who wins the NFC North.

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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.

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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 / 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.

Kirk Cousins News / Pro Football Rumors / November 13

Vikings’ Kirk Cousins To Start In Week 10

After initially hedging on the prospect of Kirk Cousins stepping right back in as the Vikings’ starting quarterback, Kevin O’Connell has made a decision.

Kirk Cousins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 13

Vikings Officially Name QB Kirk Cousins Starter For Week 10

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell announced that QB Kirk Cousins will be their starting quarterback in Week 10. Minnesota acquired Cousins from the Raiders on

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.

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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.

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.

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The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

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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.

Minnesota Vikings News / HITC / November 13

Bill Simmons says there’s another reason Kirk Cousins is such a smart addition for the Vikings

Kirk Cousins has much better stats than any other Minnesota Vikings quarterback this season but his numbers aren’t the only reason Bill Simmons has been praising his arrival.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Blake Cashman Named PFF's Midseason First-Team All-Pro Linebacker for Vikings

Blake Cashman rarely shows up when people list the league’s best linebackers. PFF just put him near the top of its own. The Vikings linebacker made PFF’s 2026 midseason All-Pro first team, and his 86.8 overall grade ranks second at the position, behind only Jacksonville’s Ventrell Miller.

Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / November 13

NFL Executives Say Kirk Cousins Trade Eases Vikings' Two-Game Skid in NFC North

Kirk Cousins is set to start Sunday at Lambeau Field, five days after the Vikings sent a 2027 third-round pick to Las Vegas to bring him back. In ESPN’s

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 13

3 Thoughts Ahead of Vikings' Week 10 Game vs. Packers

The Minnesota Vikings have reached the most crucial game of the 2026 season. After the Vikings fell apart on Monday night at home against the Buffalo Bills, there was no reason to think that the Vikings could remain competitive in the NFC North, the best division in the NFL.

Minnesota Vikings News / HITC / November 13

Eli Manning makes a prediction about Kirk Cousins after returning to Minnesota Vikings

Eli Manning thinks Kirk Cousins is going to hit the ground running after returning to the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings’ quarterback problems have been well-documented this season, with Carson Wentz having one of the lowest completion rates and some of the lowest passing yards in the league.

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.

'Confident' Fernando Mendoza could use his mobility in first NFL start vs. Seahawks

Raiders players expand on 'rapid progress' of Fernando Mendoza after Kirk Cousins trade to Vikings

Raiders' new starting QB Fernando Mendoza to face Seahawks' top-ranked defense

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

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

The '2-passing-TD NFL debuts' quiz

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

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

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.

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

Kirk Cousins has opportunity to climb franchise leaderboard after return to Vikings

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

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Kyler Murray's former backup explains why Minnesota experiment never clicked

Kyler Murray's former backup explains why Minnesota experiment never truly clicked

With Murray sidelined by a hamstring strain, the Vikings sent a 2027 third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Kirk Cousins back.

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

49ers' Kyle Shanahan, Mac Jones react to Vikings rumors after Kirk Cousins trade

What Kevin O’Connell told Kyler Murray about Vikings trading for Kirk Cousins

The '200-TD, 200-INT NFL QBs' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / November 12

Kurt Warner defends Carson Wentz, exposes bigger problem with Vikings' offense

Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner has defended Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz after Wentz’s terrible game against the Bills on Monday night. The veteran completed just 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards, was picked off twice and was charged with a lost fumble.

Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / November 12

What Kevin O’Connell told Kyler Murray about Vikings trading for Kirk Cousins

The 6-2 Minnesota Vikings essentially ended their short-lived Kyler Murray experiment when they acquired Kirk Cousins.

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

Vikings leave door open for Kirk Cousins to not play vs. Packers but silence talk about possible Kyler Murray competition

Kirk Cousins has opportunity to climb franchise leaderboard after return to Vikings

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

Blake Cashman News / Bring Me The Sports / November 11

Vikings injury Report: Blake Cashman's status looms large this week

The Vikings’ incredible defense could be without arguably its best and most important player this Sunday against Jordan Love and the Packers. Linebacker Blake Cashman is in the concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced on Wednesday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 11

NFL Week 10 panic meter: Where do Vikings rank after QB upgrade?

It's getting late in a hurry for NFL teams fighting for playoff spots. The pretenders are starting to wilt away, just as some playoff contenders are starting to worry about their place in the standings Let's take a look at three of those struggling postseason contenders and rank them on the panic meter.

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

Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back via deal with Raiders ahead of trade deadline

The 'Active NFL QB start-leaders' quiz