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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 2
Vikings' Snap Count vs. Lions: Biggest Winners, Losers & Role Changes in Week 8
The Vikings are undefeated no longer. The Purple and Gold were outscored 19-15 at Ford Field in Week 8, moving their record on the season to 6-1 while remaining on top of the NFC North.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 2
Vikings Face Significant Limitations if They Want to Make a Change at the QB position
The Minnesota Vikings are facing a reality check. Their offense is not performing at a level that will allow them to have a realistic hope of competing against the best teams in the NFC and surviving the season.
Justin Jefferson News / Bring Me The Sports / November 2
Vikings risk alienating Justin Jefferson if they can't fix their QB situation
Justin Jefferson was so frustrated by the Vikings’ loss to the Lions on Sunday that he declined to speak to the media in Detroit after the game, which spoke volumes in itself.
The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz
Can you name the active running backs with at least 20 rushing touchdowns in their career?
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 / Yardbarker / November 2
Packers 'hopeful' Micah Parsons will practice this week, but in-game return date remains 'pretty fluid'
While speaking with reporters on Monday, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur revealed that it's the team's "intention" for Parsons to return to practice during the first full week of the month.
Kyler Murray News / Bring Me The News / November 2
Kyler Murray's injury status uncertain, but Kevin O'Connell says he's still QB1
Already in the public’s crosshairs after inconsistent play as Minnesota’s starting quarterback, Kyler Murray has been thrust even closer to the spotlight with a hamstring injury that has his status for the Vikings’ upcoming Monday Night Football showdown against the Buffalo Bills in question.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 2
Harmon's Longship Week 8: 4 Vikings Thoughts on Offensive Woes, O'Connell, MNF vs. Bills & More After 1st Loss
One thing is true for football teams and Nordic warriors: you can’t win every battle. If you told any Vikings fan before the season that the team would be 6-1 at the start of November, they’d be ecstatic.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2
3 QB trades Vikings must consider with Justin Jefferson powder keg ready to explode
The Minnesota Vikings suffered their first loss of the 2026 season on Sunday, falling 19-15 to the Detroit Lions. The result highlighted a problem that had developed during their six-game winning streak.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / November 2
Vikings snap counts and notable PFF grades from first loss of season vs. Lions
The Vikings no longer have a zero in the loss column. Subpar quarterback play and an ineffective run game caught up to them on Sunday in Detroit, as the Lions were eventually able to wear down Brian Flores’ elite defense in a 19-15 loss for Minnesota.
Adam Thielen News / Bring Me The Sports / November 2
Adam Thielen urges Vikings to trade for QB 'as fast as you can,' suggests 2 targets
If Adam Thielen was Minnesota’s general manager, the first thing he’d do is trade for a quarterback who fits head coach Kevin O’Connell’s offensive scheme.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 2
New Vikings Issue Is Now a Full-Blown Problem After Jahmyr Gibbs's Week 8 Performance
It took eight weeks, but the Vikings finally lost their first game of the season on Sunday. The 19-15 loss to the Lions was a close game, but there was an aspect of the contest that should leave a sour taste in fans' mouths.
Minnesota Vikings News / Lindy's Sports / November 2
Vikings passing game up in the air after first loss
The Detroit Lions beat the previously undefeated Minnesota Vikings 19-15 on Sunday, and the Vikings’ passing game is the main reason the loss stung. Quarterback Kyler Murray often struggled to find open receivers, and Minnesota scored the fewest points any team has put up against Detroit this season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / November 2
5 Vikings quarterback trade targets, ranked from most to least realistic
The Vikings have a quarterback problem on their hands. Kyler Murray’s box score numbers from Sunday’s loss to the Lions don’t look horrible, but anyone who watched the game can tell you that he wasn’t nearly good enough.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 2
Theo Jackson Injury Concerns Could Give Jakobe Thomas the Vikings Opportunity He's Needed
Heading into Week 8 against the Lions, the Vikings listed safety Jay Ward as questionable on the injury report. The team decided to keep Ward active rather than give Jakobe Thomas his first taste of NFL action, continuing to put the rookie safety's debut on hold.
NFL News / Bring Me The News / November 2
Insider on the Vikings' QB dilemma: 'Nothing has been ruled out'
Kyler Murray is struggling. Carson Wentz is idling as his backup. Kirk Cousins is second in the NFL with 19 touchdown passes. Daniel Jones is having an awful season in Indianapolis.
Jonathan Taylor News / Yardbarker / November 2
Giants, Vikings have been 'aggressive' in search for running back amid trade rumors about Colts' Jonathan Taylor
Taylor's future continues to generate speculation.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / November 2
Fan taunts Justin Jefferson about daughter, shouts racial remark at Caleb Banks
A fan sitting near the front row behind the Vikings sideline during Sunday’s game against the Lions in Detroit was caught on camera heckling Justin Jefferson and Caleb Banks, including a racially charged remark directed at Banks.
Jauan Jennings News / Field Level Media / November 2
Reports: Vikings WR Jauan Jennings against possible trade to 49ers
Minnesota wide receiver Jauan Jennings preferred to remain with the Vikings when his former team, the San Francisco 49ers, attempted to trade for him, according to multiple reports on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings News / EasySportz / November 1
Minnesota’s Offense Is Holding This Team Back From Being a Contender
The Minnesota Vikings entered the season with high expectations and hopes of competing for a championship. However, after suffering their first loss of the season against the Detroit Lions, questions are beginning to emerge about whether this offense is good enough to make a serious playoff run.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 1
Justin Jefferson declines to speak to media after Vikings’ loss to Lions
Following the game, the former Offensive Player of the Year declined to speak to the media.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 1
Ranking top 3 Vikings most likely to be dealt at 2026 NFL trade deadline
The Minnesota Vikings have little reason to reconsider their quarterback situation as the NFL trade deadline approaches on November 10. Despite speculation about potential reunions with Kirk Cousins or Daniel Jones, reports from Tom Pelissero and Adam Schefter indicate that neither move is realistic.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / November 1
Vikings WR Jauan Jennings Nixed Trade Back To 49ers
Wide receiver Jauan Jennings’ market did not develop as expected this offseason, and he settled for a one-year, $8MM deal with the Vikings in early May.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / November 1
Vikings Interested In RB, TE Trades
The Vikings are the NFL’s lone remaining undefeated team. An addition or two prior to the trade deadline would certainly come as no surprise. First-year general manager Nolan Teasley has been aggressive in calling about trade targets, Amazon Prime’s James Palmer reported during this week’s Thursday Night Football broadcast (video link).
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