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Ivan Pace Jr.'s Time With the Vikings Could End Sooner Rather Than Later

The Minnesota Vikings' defense is thriving under coordinator Brian Flores, and a significant reason for that success is the linebacker play. Starting interior linebackers Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson are playing so well that it is hard to take them off the field, which has led to a drastic decrease in snaps for Ivan Pace Jr.

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3 Make or Break Players for Vikings in Week 7 vs. Colts

The Minnesota Vikings would like to see their offense gain traction in Week 7 when they host the Indianapolis Colts. However, what they need is for their defense to continue to dominate and snuff out any hope the Colts might have of delivering an upset.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 23

Vikings Have No Excuse to Keep Sidelining Forgotten Rookie Amid Safety Concerns

The Vikings have a real problem at safety. Veterans Harrison Smith and Josh Metellus are ranked among the ten worst safeties in the NFL this season, ranking dead last and sixth-worst, respectively, on Pro Football Focus.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / October 23

Minnesota Vikings Terminate Contract of Long-Time NFL RB

The Minnesota Vikings released running back DeeJay Dallas on Friday, creating roster space for the expected activation of Jordan Mason from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, via the NFL transaction wire.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / October 23

Vikings-Colts Week 7 score predictions from the Bring Me The Sports staff

It’s a simple task for the Vikings this week: Keep playing the kind of football they’ve played through the first five weeks of the season, and it’ll be very difficult for the Indianapolis Colts to leave U.S.

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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.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / October 23

Vikings get unprompted mention from Ian Rapoport in Jonathan Taylor trade discussion

Will the Vikings’ offseason front office overhaul be the key to landing a coveted running back ahead of next month’s trade deadline? This weekend, the undefeated Vikings are preparing to take on a spiraling Colts team that just fired its general manager.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 23

3 Bold Predictions for Vikings vs. Colts in Week 7

The Minnesota Vikings take a 5-0 record into their Week 7 home game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Vikings may be in their best physical shape of the year as multiple injured players have returned to practice this week and are likely to be in the lineup against the visitors.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 23

Vikings Final Injury Report vs. Colts: Minnesota is set to have a major advantage on Sunday afternoon

The Minnesota Vikings are officially coming off of their bye week, with a battered Indianapolis Colts team coming to town. The Minnesota Vikings are set to host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon, marking the third home game at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / October 23

Minnesota Vikings Acquire Long-Time NFL Pass Rusher on Friday

The Minnesota Vikings have brought edge rusher Jihad Ward back to their practice squad, announcing the move on Friday while releasing offensive tackle Tristan Leigh in a corresponding transaction.

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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.

Jordan Mason News / Bring Me The Sports / October 23

Final injury Report: Jordan Mason questionable, Colts down two key starters

Coming out of their bye week, the Vikings have almost a perfectly clean injury report as they head into the weekend preparing to host the Colts on Sunday at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 23

5 Pending Vikings Free Agents Already Deserve Contract Extensions

The Vikings are surprising everyone with their hot start to the season. The team's 5-0 record has fans dreaming about an NFC North title and a deep playoff run, which makes the future look bright for the Purple and Gold.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Vikings Sign OLB Jihad Ward

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed OLB Jihad Ward to the practice squad. The Vikings released OT Tristan Leigh from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 23

3 Thoughts Ahead of Vikings' Week 7 Game vs. Colts

Kevin O’Connell and his team need to be aware of the team’s history as the undefeated Minnesota Vikings prepare to play a frustrated Indianapolis Colts team in Week 7 that appears to be in over its head this week.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 23

3 Vikings Lineup Decisions I'd Make If I Were Kevin O'Connell vs. the Colts in Week 7

The bye week provided a perfect opportunity for the Vikings to get healthy and regroup. Now, in Week 7, the Vikings have plenty of things to figure out ahead of the upcoming NFL trade deadline, and this matchup against the Colts may be the ideal platform to determine the best path forward.

Jonathan Taylor News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 23

Analyzing What a Jonathan Taylor Trade Could Look Like for the Vikings

The Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, and Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley will face some incredibly difficult decisions. With minimal input on the current roster after being hired in June, the coming weeks will be his first chance to shape the organization's present and future.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 23

Minnesota Vikings’ 5-0 record isn’t by mistake, and they deserve more respect

Very few seem to be giving the Minnesota Vikings much credit for their 5-0 start, but they have earned their record. Despite starting out at 5-0, all national media can talk about is how the Minnesota Vikings aren’t as good as their record.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Biggest Colts' Weaknesses Vikings Need to Exploit in Week 7

The Minnesota Vikings would appear to have several advantages over the Indianapolis Colts in their Week 7 meeting at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings’ defense is the best in the league, and they are going up against an average Colts offense.

Demond Claiborne News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 22

Demond Claiborne's Vikings Future Could Be Crystal Clear After Week 7

There's no sugarcoating it: Vikings rookie running back Demond Claiborne has been a huge letdown early in the 2026 NFL season. The preseason hype built around his excellent training camp, where he showed great speed and athleticism, has not translated into regular-season success.

Brian Flores News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Vikings’ Brian Flores reacts to report of racial discrimination during his hiring process

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is keeping his focus on football despite renewed scrutiny surrounding his racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 22

Vikings welcome back key players for clash vs. banged-up Colts

The Minnesota Vikings are about to welcome some reinforcements. That could be good news for Minnesota (5-0) as it looks to stay undefeated when it plays the Indianapolis Colts (2-4) on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Addison, Darrisaw and Hockenson all on the road to recovery with full participation

The bye week came at the right time for the Minnesota Vikings. Nearly all of their walking wounded have made enough of a recovery to be full participants in the team’s Wednesday practice sessions.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / October 21

Almost entirely good news on Vikings' first injury report of Week 7

As we’ve expected, dating back to the aftermath of the Vikings’ Week 5 win over the Saints, a well-timed bye week helped bring some positive news on Minnesota’s first injury report of Week 7.

Jordan Mason News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Vikings Designate RB Jordan Mason To Return

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have designated RB Jordan Mason to return from injured reserve. Mason, 27, wound up signing with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia Tech following the 2022 draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20