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Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / October 3
Vikings Emerge as Possible Trade Suitor for Former 1,600-Yard RB
One analyst is pushing the Minnesota Vikings to inquire about Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal as the team works through a thin and injury-hit backfield early in the 2026 season.
Justin Jefferson News / TWSN / October 2
Justin Jefferson’s Absence Puts Pressure on Minnesota Vikings’ Supporting Cast
The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2026 NFL season being a bit overlooked, and so far they have made any doubters regret that with a 3-0 record. While the Vikings have had a great start, they are about to face their biggest test of the season in Week 4 as they will be without Justin Jefferson as he has been ruled out with a sprained ankle.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 2
Vikings reward Kyle Van Noy for practice squad production with incentives
The Minnesota Vikings’ defensive line has been feasting during the early portion of the 2026 NFL campaign, recording a league-leading 14 sacks in three games.
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 2
3 Bold Predictions for Vikings vs. Dolphins in Week 4
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to earn their fourth consecutive victory to start the season as they host the Miami Dolphins. The Vikings have not been
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.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 2
Chargers Emerging as Ideal Trade Partner to Help Vikings Solve RB Depth Concerns
Not a whole lot of people had the Vikings entering October undefeated on their 2026 Bingo card, but here we are. Head coach Kevin O'Connell and his staff
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2
J.J. McCarthy shares first public reaction to trade from Vikings to Giants
On Friday, McCarthy offered his first public comments on that trade.
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 / Field Level Media / October 2
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) out vs. Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the visiting Miami Dolphins due to a sprained ankle. Jefferson sustained the injury on a 10-yard reception in the first quarter of Minnesota's 23-16 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday.
Myles Price News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 2
Vikings Have 3 Early All-Pro Candidates on Their Hands (Including Myles Price)
The season is young, but the Vikings already have one of the best defenses and special teams units in the NFL. The offense is... developing, we'll say, but it's already clear that this team is driven by the other two aspects of the game.
Justin Jefferson 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
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 2
After awkward offseason, Kyler Murray bids classy farewell to J.J. McCarthy
Over the course of this Vikings offseason, there appeared to be a fair bit of awkwardness in the dynamic between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. The two were pitted against each other in a quarterback “competition” that Murray was always the favorite to win.
Josh Oliver News / Bring Me The Sports / October 2
Video shows fluky play that may have ended Josh Oliver's season
A fluke special teams play is how the Vikings lost a key piece of their offense for likely the remainder of the 2026 regular season. Tight end Josh Oliver is one of the NFL’s best blockers at his position.
Tai Felton News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 2
Tai Felton Continues to Give Vikings Reasons to Replace Him (and Here Are 3 Options)
Quite a few Vikings players have been disappointing through the first three games of the 2026 NFL season, despite the 3-0 start to the year. However, none may be as surprisingly ineffective as second-year wide receiver Tai Felton.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 2
3 Thoughts Ahead of Vikings' Week 4 Game vs. Dolphins
There have been many changes to NFL football over the decades, and it has been clear for years that most teams are not ready to play at peak efficiency when the season opens in the second week of September.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 2
3 Vikings Lineup Decisions I'd Make If I Were Kevin O'Connell in Week 4
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has certainly caught some heat this week. From moving on from 23-year-old quarterback J.J. McCarthy to putting out the league's 32nd-ranked offense through three games, it's not been the best week to be him.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Defense-first Vikings must start to get some help from the offense
This has been a difficult start to the season for head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. While the 3-0 start has the team in first place in the challenging NFC North and the defense may be the best in the NFL, the offense has barely crawled through the opening games of the season.
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