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Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 28
Vikings avoid major Justin Jefferson injury scare, likely lose Oliver for season
While the Vikings avoided one key injury to their offense coming out of Sunday’s game, they did suffer a likely season-ending injury elsewhere. Star receiver Justin Jefferson had just two catches for 32 yards in the Vikings’ 23-16 win over the Bucs on Sunday.
Josh Oliver News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 28
3 Experienced TEs Vikings Can Call for Help Amid Josh Oliver Injury Concerns
The Minnesota Vikings remain undefeated following Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; however, head coach Kevin O'Connell's squad is far from unscathed as a new week begins.
Justin Jefferson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28
Justin Jefferson Avoided Long-Term Injury, Not Ruled Out Yet For Week 4
Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, imaging on Vikings WR Justin Jefferson‘s sprained ankle was positive, and he avoided a long-term injury. Rapoport adds there’s a chance Jefferson will play in Week 4 against the Dolphins.
The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?
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 / Athlon Sports / September 28
Minnesota Vikings Are 3-0, but Their Offense Still Looks Broken
The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0 after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16, but Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray’s return left the same offensive concerns intact.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 28
Time's Up: Analyzing Which Viking Should Lose His 53-Man Roster Spot to Kyle Van Noy
The Vikings have reached a point with edge rusher Kyle Van Noy where they need to make a decision on his contract. Based on the NFL rules, a player can be elevated to the active roster three times per season.
J.J. McCarthy News / Bring Me The Sports / September 28
J.J. McCarthy traded: The full timeline of his 2.5 years with the Vikings
The Vikings have traded third-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants for a fifth-round draft pick. His time in Minnesota comes to an end after just two and a half years (29 months, to be more precise) and ten regular season games.
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.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28
Ian Rapoport reveals Giants’ JJ McCarthy plans after Vikings trade
The New York Giants clearly did not like what they saw from Jameis Winston in Week 3. New York acquired QB JJ McCarthy from Minnesota after they struggled to beat Tennessee on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 28
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell disregarding one of his biggest beliefs by trading J.J. McCarthy to Giants
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell believes franchises bail on their struggling young quarterbacks too often. That didn't stop him from abandoning the J.J. McCarthy experiment.
J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / September 28
Giants acquire QB J.J. McCarthy from Vikings
With quarterback Jaxson Dart expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season, the New York Giants acquired former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.
J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28
JJ McCarthy has been traded by the Vikings
JJ McCarthy has been traded after less than three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. On Monday, it was reported that McCarthy is going to the New York Giants, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 28
Giants make shocking decision on Vikings' J.J. McCarthy after struggles of Jameis Winston
McCarthy may now receive an opportunity to jump-start his career.
Kyler Murray News / Bring Me The Sports / September 28
Kyler Murray's rough start has Vikings facing an uncomfortable 'what if?'
It’s never too early to panic in the NFL, and Kyler Murray has given Vikings fans ample reason to be concerned through two starts. Murray looked awful in 11 snaps before suffering a concussion against the Packers in Week 1, and he was arguably even worse from start to finish in Minnesota’s 23-16 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Undefeated Vikings are struggling badly on offense
The Minnesota Vikings trudged off the field Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in a state of exhaustion after surviving their trip to Central Florida with a 23-16 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 28
Minnesota Vikings dealt another brutal blow after Sunday’s win, and it could change the entire offensive dynamic
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday afternoon, but the victory came at a steep cost. Tight end Josh Oliver is believed to have suffered a torn bicep during the game, a potentially devastating blow to a Vikings offense trying to establish its ground attack.
Josh Oliver News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28
Vikings TE Josh Oliver Feared To Have Suffered Torn Biceps
Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Vikings TE Josh Oliver is feared to have suffered a torn biceps in Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers. Rapoport adds Oliver will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury, which would leave him out indefinitely if their fears are confirmed.
Justin Jefferson News / Field Level Media / September 27
Vikings star WR Justin Jefferson knocked out early with ankle injury
The Minnesota Vikings played most of their Week 3 road victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who sustained a left ankle injury during the first quarter.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 27
Vikings' Perfect Voyage Continues With Win Over Bucs (Here Are 3 Things That Mattered Most in Week 3)
Purple packed the stands at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as the Vikings battled the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. The mid-80-degree temps at kickoff were a far cry from the rain and cold the Vikings faced in last week’s game in Soldier Field.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 27
Buccaneers' start goes from bad to worse with Baker Mayfield's injury
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost again on Sunday, dropping a 23-16 decision to the Minnesota Vikings.
Kyler Murray News / Bring Me The News / September 27
Vikings-Bucs reaction: Kyler Murray struggles, 3rd down disasters, and sack masters
It was far from pretty, but the Minnesota Vikings improved to 3-0 with a 23-16 win over the Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. You can
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