Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Three Keys for the Minnesota Vikings to Beat the Falcons in Week 2

The Minnesota Vikings are walking into their home opener with the wind at their backs after a nail-biting 27-24 road victory against the Chicago Bears.

J.J. McCarthy News / NFL Analysis Network / September 14

Kevin O’Connell blown away by JJ McCarthy after huge life change, ‘I got a kick out of…’

The Minnesota Vikings opened their season with a win on Monday Night Football last weekend, and head coach Kevin O’Connell continues to be impressed by his young quarterback.

Justin Jefferson News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson Eyes NFL History

Look, we’ve all seen greatness before. But what is Justin Jefferson about to accomplish on Sunday Night Football against the Falcons? That’s the kind of stuff that makes you stop mid-bite of your buffalo wings and pay attention.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

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NFL News / purplePTSD.com / September 14

The Falcons, The Vikings, and The Staggering Contrast Within the Bench Budget

Acquiring Kirk Cousins was costly. Atlanta is still feeling the effects of the costliness even as Mr. Cousins has slid down the depth chart. The Falcons at Vikings game is going to involve the No.

NFL News / Sporting News / September 14

Revisiting the J.J. McCarthy vs. Michael Penix Jr. CFP championship matchup between Michigan, Washington

J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. are set to square off against each other for the first time in the NFL - the first time the two met since the 2024 College Football Playoff championship game.

Harrison Smith News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Harrison Smith could ‘wait another week’ before 2025 debut

The Minnesota Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy era started with a bang as the second-year quarterback led the team to a wild comeback win over the Chicago Bears in the season opener.

Harrison Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 13

Report: Don't be surprised if Harrison Smith is out for another week

Vikings safety Harrison Smith was a limited participant at practice this week as he continues to work back from illness. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said that "it would not be a surprise" if Minnesota waits one more week to play its veteran defensive back.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 13

Weekly Vikings Player Power Rankings: Rising Linemen, Falling Hitman

It’s quite hard to rank the 15 best players on Minnesota’s stacked roster. Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has acquired a number of excellent reinforcements in the offseason, and both sides of the ball have the talent to form an elite unit.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 13

Young Vikings Defender Will Have a Double Revenge Game

The Minnesota Vikings host the Atlanta Falcons in the annual home opener. The team will wear the throwback uniforms, jerseys designed to revive memories from decades past.

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J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

JJ McCarthy’s fiancee Katya Kuropas posts first photos after birth of their baby

JJ McCarthy missed some practice time during the week to be with his fiancee for the birth of their first baby. His fiancee Katya Kuropas has since shared some photos on Instagram of their baby.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 13

Vikings Unleash 2 Practice Squadders

The Minnesota Vikings are 1-0 and hope to snag another win on Sunday, when the Atlanta Falcons aim to unseat the purple squad after dropping their season opener versus Tampa Bay.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 13

Banged-up Vikings elevate two defenders from practice squad

The Vikings, who will be without a few key players this weekend, have elevated two defenders from their practice squad to the gameday roster for Sunday night's showdown against the Falcons.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 13

Vikings fortify roster ahead of Sunday's game vs. Falcons with fan favorite and much-needed depth

The Minnesota Vikings got some tough news on Friday afternoon with edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel and cornerback Jeff Okudah. However, they were to be expected, and the Vikings had a plan to try and mitigate their losses.

Fabian Moreau News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13

Vikings Call Up Two Including CB Fabian Moreau For Week 2

The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday that they’ve elevated OLB Gabe Murphy and CB Fabian Moreau to their active roster for Week 2. Moreau, 30, is a former third-round pick of Washington back in 2017.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 13

Vikings-Falcons preview: 3 big questions ahead of Sunday Night Football

The Vikings will look to move to 2-0 in the J.J. McCarthy era on Sunday night, but it won't be easy. Standing in their way are the Atlanta Falcons, a team led by a young quarterback with a big left arm and a dangerous group of weapons at his disposal.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 13

With Van Ginkel out, Vikings believe Dallas Turner is ready to step up

The stage is set for the biggest opportunity of Dallas Turner's young NFL career on Sunday night. Vikings All-Pro outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel remains in the concussion protocol and won't play against the Falcons.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / September 12

What Fantasy Owners Should Expect From Aaron Jones After Jordan Mason Breakout

While Minnesota Vikings running backs were in a 50-50 timeshare for Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, not all opportunities are created equal. Jordan Mason took a lion's share of the workload on the ground, tallying 68 yards rushing on 15 carries in the 27-24 win on Monday night.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / September 11

Gallery: All the new foods at U.S. Bank Stadium this Vikings season

Following a comeback win on the road in week 1, the Minnesota Vikings will have their home opener on Sept. 14. When fans arrive for the first home tilt of the 2025 season, they will find dozens of new food items dotting the concourse.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Vikings Worked Out Six Defensive Free Agents

The Minnesota Vikings officially hosted six defensive free agents for tryouts on Thursday. The full list includes: DB Shemar Bartholomew DB Brandon Crossley

J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

J.J. McCarthy had good reason for missing Vikings practice

J.J. McCarthy led the Minnesota Vikings to a comeback win on Monday night, but that may not be the most exciting thing that has happened for the quarterback this week.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 11

Vikings Place LB Blake Cashman, RB Ty Chandler On IR

Blake Cashman‘s Week 1 hamstring injury made him a candidate for injured reserve. A month-long absence (if not longer) is indeed now in store for the veteran linebacker.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Vikings Place LB Blake Cashman On IR Among Six Roster Moves

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have placed LB Blake Cashman and RB Ty Chandler on injured reserve. Additionally, the Vikings signed WR Tim Jones and TE Nick Vannett to the active roster and signed CB Tyrek Funderburk and LB Sione Takitaki to the practice squad.