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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 22
Minnesota Vikings’ run game has shown major improvements, but is in danger of regression unless they do one thing
The Minnesota Vikings have committed to the run under Kevin O’Connell, but their depth at running back is being tested in a way that could derail that plan The Minnesota Vikings‘ run game has been one of the biggest themes through the first two games of the 2026 season.
J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22
JJ McCarthy turned heads with his behavior during Vikings celebration
The Minnesota Vikings did not have the sexiest win on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, but they had a beautiful moment on the field after securing the 9-3 victory over their NFC North rivals, and it involved backup quarterback JJ McCarthy.
Kyler Murray News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22
Kyler Murray Set to Return in Week 3 (Here's Which Viking Will Benefit the Most)
Following Sunday's 9-3 win over the rival Bears, head coach Kevin O’Connell wasted no time getting Vikings fans some positive news in his Monday afternoon presser.
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 22
Vikings Stock Report: 3 Players Rising (and 3 Falling) After Week 2
It was an ugly win in Chicago for the Vikings, but thankfully ugly wins count the same as pretty ones, and Minnesota now finds itself alone atop the division.
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 / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 21
Vikings Snap Count vs. Bears: Biggest Winners, Losers & Role Changes in Week 2
It wasn't pretty, but the Vikings left Soldier Field with a victory on Sunday, grinding out a 9-3 win over the Bears. The defensive battle on the wet field might not have been every fan's preference, but the old-school football was an absolute dream for fans of great defense.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / September 21
Minnesota Vikings Reveal Major Injury News on Key Playmaker
The Minnesota Vikings expect wide receiver Jauan Jennings back in the lineup Sunday when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, giving the offense two key pieces it lacked a week earlier.
Brett Thorson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 21
Brett Thorson's Week 3 Injury Uncertainty Could Have Vikings Turning to a Familiar Face
The Minnesota Vikings enter a new week with a pep in their step thanks to a defensively dominant performance against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Being 2-0 and in first place in the NFC North gives Minnesota fans plenty to cheer about.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Vikings Make Kyler Murray Decision for Upcoming Game vs Buccaneers
The Minnesota Vikings have decided on their starting quarterback next week. Speaking to the media on Monday, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start Minnesota’s Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 21
3 Studs & 2 Duds From Vikings' Week 2 Victory Against the Bears
It wasn't a pretty game against the Bears in Week 2, but the Vikings escaped Soldier Field with a win on the sloppy Sunday afternoon. The 9-3 victory puts the Purple and Gold at the top of the NFC North as the only undefeated team in the division.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 21
Vikings mulling RB decisions ahead of Week 3 Bucs battle
With Jordan Mason placed on IR last Wednesday, Aaron Jones received one of his biggest workloads in years with 23 carries against the Bears. He left Sunday’s game momentarily after a brutal hit set his helmet flying, but the 31-year-old appears to be ready to continue being the bellcow back going forward.
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 / Field Level Media / September 21
Vikings QB Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol, will start Week 3
Kyler Murray cleared concussion protocol and is back in the starting lineup for the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Murray will start Sunday, when the undefeated Vikings (2-0) visit Tampa Bay for a matchup with Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers (0-2).
Kyler Murray News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21
Vikings QB Kyler Murray Clears Concussion Protocol
On Sunday, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said he expected Kyler Murray to clear concussion protocol in short order. Minnesota’s starting quarterback will indeed be available this week.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 21
The Vikings suddenly have a growing list of Kwesi-era draft hits
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah lost his job as the Vikings’ general manager just under eight months ago. Reportedly, his dismissal was due to a leadership disconnect and roster construction, mainly the lack of production from the team’s draft picks.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
Vikings confirm Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game after report
Murray completed just three of five pass attempts for 18 yards with an interception before he was knocked out of Minnesota's Week 1 game against the rival Green Bay Packers on Sept. 13.
Kyler Murray News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 21
Kyler Murray Will Start Week 3 After Clearing Concussion Protocol
Tom Pelissero reports Vikings QB Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol, and he will return to start in Week 3 against the Buccaneers. Murray played in just 11 snaps in Week 1 before taking a hit and entering concussion protocol, which kept him out of Week 2 where Carson Wentz started.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 21
Harmon's Longship Week 2: Vikings Conquer Stormy Seas to Take Over Chicago
A battle won is still a battle won, no matter how messy it may have been. The Vikings did something Sunday we have not often seen in the Kevin O’Connell era: win ugly.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
Vikings seem prepared to make Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game
During a Monday afternoon appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN shared an update on the Vikings' quarterback situation.
Dallas Turner News / Bring Me The Sports / September 21
Dallas Turner's historic Vikings start met with mind-bogglingly bad PFF grade
It might be time to take a page from Mike Zimmer’s playbook and throw Pro Football Focus’s grades in the trash, because the grades PFF gave Dallas Turner in his obviously dominant performance against the Bears on Sunday are shockingly bad.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 21
Kevin O’Connell’s recent success with the Vikings is the sign of things to come, and he’s setting NFL records in the process
Kevin O’Connell has won 7 straight games with 4 different starting quarterbacks, and a philosophical shift is driving it. The Minnesota Vikings and Kevin O’Connell have faced plenty of scrutiny over the years.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22
Tests reportedly confirm major injury update for Bears' Caleb Williams
Late Monday morning, NFL insider Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix shared a massive update on Williams that will put the minds of Bears fans at ease.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 21
Vikings Fact or Myth: 4 things stand out in Minnesota’s 2-0 start, and it starts with Brian Flores’ defense
From the Vikings’ running game to Carson Wentz’s future to Brian Flores’ defense, there’s plenty to sort through after two weeks. The Minnesota Vikings‘ 2-0 start on the season is a fascinating trip that resulted in back-to-back wins in the NFC North.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
NFL executive sounds alarms about Bears, Ben Johnson after Caleb Williams injury in loss to Vikings
Williams suffered a scary-looking hamstring injury midway through the contest's fourth quarter.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 21
3 Winners and 1 Loser in Vikings 9-3 Win Over Bears
The Minnesota Vikings did not need an offensive explosion to leave Soldier Field with another win. They beat the Chicago Bears 9-3 in a rain-soaked NFC North battle and moved to 2-0.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
High-powered Bears offense set to face Vikings defense allowing yards but stingy on points
The Bears lead the NFL in multiple offensive categories after a 59-37 win in the season opener at the Carolina Panthers.
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