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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 7

The Best, Worst and Most Likely Vikings Outcomes vs. the Bills in Week 9

The 6-1 Vikings are turning to Carson Wentz at quarterback for Monday night's game against Buffalo as Kyler Murray tends to a hamstring injury. It's possible that the move sparks a change in the offense, and Minnesota finally gets some rhythm and life on that side of the ball.

Minnesota Vikings News / HITC / November 7

Derek Carr breaks his silence on reports he is set to join the Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings could be set to pull off something special before Tuesday’s trade deadline at the quarterback position. Kyler Murray has been sidelined for Monday’s game against the Buffalo Bills due to a hamstring injury.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 7

5 Make or Break Players for Vikings in Week 9 vs. Bills

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off their first loss of the season, but Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills is an opportunity to gain respect around the NFL.

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Christian Darrisaw News / A to Z Sports / November 6

Vikings Friday Injury Report: Christian Darrisaw improves, while the Bills have two late additions

Both the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills have extensive injury reports, including one starting quarterback. The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Buffalo Bills Monday night in a game that feels like a must-win.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / November 6

2 Quarterbacks Vikings Should Pursue Before Trade Deadline

The Minnesota Vikings have a Super Bowl-caliber defense at their disposal, but they don’t have a quarterback capable of leading them to the promised land.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / November 6

Vikings-Bills MNF score predictions from the Bring Me The Sports staff

Monday night is a big one for the Vikings. Not only are they looking to rebound from their first loss of the season in a primetime showdown against the Bills, but this game could have a significant impact on how Nolan Teasley approaches the following afternoon’s trade deadline.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Vikings have an Opportunity to make a Statement Before National TV Audience on Monday Night

The Minnesota Vikings are sitting in first place in the NFC North with a 6-1 record. However, while their defense has been sensational this season and is at the top of the charts when it comes to giving up the fewest points in the NFL, most observers are diminishing their accomplishments because the offense has struggled so badly this season.

Kyler Murray News / Pro Football Rumors / November 6

Vikings Remain High On Kyler Murray, Open To Trading For QB

Fielding a suffocating defense mainly responsible for a 6-1 record, the Vikings have not seen what they have hoped from Kyler Murray. A second injury-driven hiatus is now on tap, with Carson Wentz returning to the lineup because of the starter’s hamstring strain.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / November 6

There's good news and bad news on Vikings' Friday injury report

The Vikings’ second injury report of the week, released on Friday afternoon, includes players trending in the right direction and players trending in the wrong direction ahead of Monday’s game against the Bills.

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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.

Kyler Murray News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Vikings Dealt More Bad News After Kyler Murray Update

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the NFL’s best teams throughout the first half of the season. The Vikings are 6-1 and in first place in the NFC North heading into their Week 9 matchup with the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 7

Perfect landing spots for notable names ahead of NFL trade deadline

The Indianapolis Colts’ Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs currently dominate the news as the NFL’s most talked-about trade candidates. However, with plenty of names still up for grabs, here are three perfect landing spots for some other notable names on the trade block.

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Derrick Henry shuts down trade request after Ravens' blowout loss to Jaguars

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Stephen A. Smith drops head-turning Carson Wentz declaration ahead of Vikings’ Josh Allen, Bills matchup

Coach Kevin O’Connell’s Minnesota Vikings are 6-1 following a division loss to the Detroit Lions that led to the elevation of Carson Wentz over Kyler Murray as starting quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 6

4 Realistic Trades the Vikings Could Make Before the Deadline, Ranked by Likelihood

Minnesota spent the first half of the season winning games its offense had no business winning. A defense allowing a league-low 13.3 points per game carried the Vikings to a 6-1 start, and the first loss, a 19-15 defeat in Detroit, came with a hamstring injury that has Kyler Murray watching Carson Wentz start Monday night against Buffalo at U.S.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 6

3 Most Important Things to Watch for as Vikings Host Bills in Week 9

Through nine weeks, the 2026 Vikings’ season has been quite the rollercoaster. A 6-1 start hasn't been enough to silence growing concerns about a struggling offense and the need to find a long-term answer at quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 6

Minnesota Vikings don’t appear to be done at the quarterback position, and it sends a strong signal about the future

We know the Minnesota Vikings have issues at the quarterback position, and they could still target one at the trade deadline. If you went and asked the Minnesota Vikings fanbase about what they needed to win a Super Bowl this year, the majority of them will say the quarterback position.

Christian Darrisaw News / Bring Me The Sports / November 6

Christian Darrisaw sounds a little concerned about latest injury issue

Vikings standout left tackle Christian Darrisaw was a limited participant in the team’s first practice of the week on Thursday, which is generally a good sign.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / November 6

Schefter, Orlovsky keeping a close eye on possible Vikings QB trade

Carson Wentz starts at quarterback for the Vikings on Monday night due to Kyler Murray’s hamstring injury. Within the next 16 hours or so after that game, anything could be on the table at the QB position in Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Spun / November 6

Quarterback Trade 'On The Table' For Vikings Before Tuesday's Deadline

With just four days to go before the NFL trade deadline, the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings find themselves in an uncomfortable position at quarterback. Could that discomfort prompt them to make a trade at the deadline?

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6

Giants allegedly emerge as favorites to trade for Jonathan Taylor

Giants allegedly emerge as favorites to trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor over Vikings, Broncos

For an article published on Friday morning, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated specifically named the Giants, Vikings and Denver Broncos as potential landing spots for Taylor. It sounds like one of those teams is closer to pulling off a trade than the other two heading into the first Saturday of November.

Colts' Jonathan Taylor reportedly 'expects to be traded,' as NFL executives help predict his next team

Colts' Jonathan Taylor shares new answer about possible trade request, plans to play vs. Cowboys

Some NFL people reportedly think 49ers could trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor despite having Christian McCaffrey

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 6

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Recent stories suggested that the Minnesota Vikings could at least consider making a move to land Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones before the NFL trade deadline arrives at 4:00 p.m.

Vikings confirm Carson Wentz will start vs. Bills, Kyler Murray week to week with hamstring injury

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 6

Vikings hope Wentz unlocks Jefferson, revives stagnant offense

Vikings hope Carson Wentz unlocks Justin Jefferson, revives stagnant offense

Wentz, who is expected to start while Murray is dealing with a hamstring strain, should give the Vikings the opportunity to make more big plays, and that would be a relief to Kevin O’Connell as well as the Vikings receivers.

Vikings confirm Carson Wentz will start vs. Bills, Kyler Murray week to week with hamstring injury

Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury

Vikings' elite defense out to corral Josh Allen, Bills

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 5

Carson Wentz becomes 7th backup QB to get starting nod in Week 9

7 backup quarterbacks starting in Week 9 after Carson Wentz gets nod for Vikings

Week 9 of the NFL season is set to feature plenty of starting quarterbacks standing on the sideline and not playing.

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Rams' Matthew Stafford laughs off concerns about potential elbow injury

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Jauan Jennings News / Yardbarker / November 5

49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares honest conversation with former 49ers WR Jauan Jennings amid trade pursuit

The 49ers looked at acquiring wide receiver help by pursuing a familiar face, but an hones conversation scuttled the deal.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan seemingly shuts down Brandon Aiyuk return with blunt comment

NFL Week 9 panic meter: Vikings, Ravens in serious trouble

Vikings know they could 'look bad' for trading J.J. McCarthy to Giants, praise his 'maturity'

Brandon Aiyuk reinstatement feels more like revenge against 49ers

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4

NFL Week 9 panic meter: Vikings, Ravens in serious trouble

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NFL Week 9 prime-time predictions: Jeffery Simmons continues to be 'Absolute game-changer' for Bears in 'SNF' tilt vs Buccaneers

Ravens' Tyler Huntley reportedly out for season amid trade rumors regarding quarterbacks, Derrick Henry

Zay Flowers offers a telling response about Lamar Jackson’s future with the Ravens

Ravens linked with Colts' Daniel Jones as whispers about potential Lamar Jackson divorce grow louder

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