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The numbers show that Minnesota Vikings offense is set for positive regression and it's easy to see how they get there

When you look at the Minnesota Vikings offense, it's a complete mixed bag. They have put up 20+ points in four of five games, including a 48-point explosion in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, where they were responsible for 34 of those points.

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5 Vikings players whose stock has fallen in the first 5 weeks of 2025

If we're going to write about five Vikings players who have boosted their stock in the first five weeks of the season, it only makes sense to also take a look at the other side of the spectrum.

J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / October 9

J.J. McCarthy's Fiancée Sends Message After Vikings Teammate Announces Personal News

When J.J. McCarthy and Katya Kuropas welcomed their son Rome in September, it marked another high-profile chapter in the life of the Minnesota Vikings' rising quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 9

5 Vikings players who have boosted their stock in the first 5 weeks

Which Vikings players have boosted their stock the most over the first five weeks of the season? With the Vikings off this week, we're going to pick five players who have impressed the most so far, relative to expectations coming into the season.

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The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL QBs with the most rushing touchdowns in a single season' quiz

The 'Most Super Bowl rushing touchdowns' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 9

The Vikings Shuffle Large Lads as Trench Health Shows Signs of Improvement

Seeing the Vikings shuffle around the large lads points to a basic reality: the trenches are getting healthier. Recently, the decision was made to move on from offensive tackle Matt Waletzko.

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The sack leader for every NFL season

Sacks became an official stat in 1982. However, you can now find statistical cataloging of sack totals back to the 1960 NFL season. While those stats remain unofficial, they are largely seen as legitimate, so much so that even the NFL’s official website has commented on these sack totals.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9

Did Daniel Jones take shot at Giants while speaking about Vikings stint?

Did Colts' Daniel Jones take shot at Giants while speaking about Vikings stint?

Jones featured for the Giants from the opening night of the 2019 NFL Draft up through his release last fall.

Do NFL evaluators believe Daniel Jones has resurrected career with Colts?

NFL pressure-cooker ratings: Who's feeling the most heat on all 32 teams?

Colts have signed a new kicker

NFL assistants who could soon become head coaches

The '4,000-passing-yard NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 9

Vikings Sign TE Nick Vannett To Practice Squad

The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed TE Nick Vannett to their practice squad on Thursday. Minnesota’s practice squad now includes: CB Zemaiah Vaughn

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 9

Vikings Player Is Having a Career Renaissance

The Minnesota Vikings are 3-2 at the bye week, a solid record considering the injury avalanche. It helps that two of those victories were fourth-quarter comebacks.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 9

Former Vikings QB praises 'next level' preparation by Kevin O'Connell

Daniel Jones was part of the Minnesota Vikings for less than two months, but his time with the franchise left a big impression on him before his breakout performance with the Indianapolis Colts this season.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 9

The Vikings’ Trade Possibilities to Address Glaring Weakness

So much of the plan hinged on Ryan Kelly, the veteran center who earned an All Pro spot in Indianapolis while being sent to the Pro Bowl four times. He’ll be capable of getting back to the Vikings in Week 10, but that’s a best-case scenario.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 8

4 concerning Vikings statistics that must improve after the bye

The Minnesota Vikings are a 3-2 football team heading into their bye week. They've done some good things through the first five weeks of the season, but they also have a lot of areas they need to improve.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 8

Kevin O’Connell Explains Why 1 Viking Disappeared

Entering the season, the Vikings were assured to have one of the most explosive groups of pass-catchers in the NFL, unquestionably headlined by Justin Jefferson.

J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 8

Whether J.J. McCarthy starts against Eagles is about more than his ankle

At this moment, heading into the Vikings' bye week, it's anyone's guess as to whether Carson Wentz or J.J. McCarthy will start at quarterback against the Eagles on Oct.

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The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'Active 10-reception NFL games' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 8

Ex-Vikings QB Axed After Trade

The NFL’s quarterback carousel has spun all year. Minnesota’s squad has already had three different quarterbacks take snaps in games, although rookie Max Brosmer has only had mop-up duties in Week 3 and a kneel-down in Week 5.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 7

NFC Notes: Jordan Addison, Christian Watson, Carson Wentz, Packers, Vikings

Packers WR Christian Watson returned to practice on Monday, nine months after suffering a torn ACL: “I haven’t really taken a day off since my surgery.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 7

Latest NFL news potentially opens the door for the Minnesota Vikings to fix their run defense with one simple move

The run defense for the Minnesota Vikings has been an issue so far this season. Through five games, the Vikings have allowed 132.2 yards per game on the ground, which ranks them 25th in the NFL.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 7

Where the Vikings stand in the NFC playoff picture entering Week 6

After a rollercoaster of a start to the season, the injury-plagued Vikings are hitting a much-needed bye week. While aim is to finally get healthy ahead of the gauntlet that is their upcoming schedule, let's take a look at where Minnesota stands after five weeks of play.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 7

Kevin O'Connell is showing improvement in one key area that will be key to a potential playoff run

The Minnesota Vikings have entered the bye week with a 3-2 record and a lot of questions they need to answer. The biggest of those is getting healthy. They have been decimated by injuries, with 10 starters having missed significant time so far this year.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 7

Vikings had a surprising emergency plan if both QBs went down in London

Had Carson Wentz not been able to return from a shoulder injury against the Browns, undrafted rookie Max Brosmer was prepared to enter the game and take the first meaningful snaps of his career at quarterback.