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When looking ahead to the start of the Vikings' regular season, there aren't many positions to be concerned about. Although depth is an issue at some spots, the starters are mostly solid and ready for action when the 2026 NFL season commences, beginning with a Week 1 showdown with the Packers.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / August 21

Vikings' Justin Jefferson opens up about Kyler Murray concerns

On Thursday, Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson insisted that he is "very comfortable" regarding his working relationship with Kyler Murray.

Kevin O'Connell discusses Kyler Murray concern after J.J. McCarthy decision

J.J. McCarthy not guaranteed to win Vikings' QB2 job

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The 'NFL receiving yards-per-game leaders' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / August 19

Blake Brandel's snap accuracy is a growing area of concern for the Vikings

The Vikings might have a bit of a problem on their hands. It involves the action that has to be executed to begin any offensive play: the snap of the football.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to post the fewest passing yards (while playing at least 90 percent of the offensive snaps) in a win for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Vikings’ biggest issue is reaching a crisis point with few realistic options to fix it

You normally don’t notice the center often because snapping is second nature, but that’s not the case with the Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings might have a big problem on their hands, and it’s one that many saw coming going into the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / August 18

4 Winners and 2 Losers from Vikings Practice 8/17: Brandel is Center of Attention

EAGAN, MN — The Vikings returned to the practice fields of TCO Performance Center on Monday after returning from their first preseason game against the Giants this past weekend.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / July 31

Vikings created extra cap space with Brian O'Neill extension. Will they use it?

The Vikings signing Brian O'Neill to a four-year, $96 million contract extension made a lot of sense. He's been a model of consistency throughout his eight-year career, as well as a beloved teammate and locker room leader.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / July 20

One Vikings Position Battle That Has Quietly Been Decided Already

The Vikings will report to training camp in a few weeks. Like many teams, the Vikings will use their ramp-up to the regular season to sort out several spots in the starting lineup.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / June 12

Minnesota Vikings placed massive bet on an important position, and it would be a major value if it hits

When you are in a salary cap league like the NFL, you have to take calculated risks. The Minnesota Vikings have done that at a critical position. The offseason for the Minnesota Vikings wasn’t the most active across the board.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 21, 2025

Vikings Must Pull the Plug on 1 Experiment

In the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings finally took action to improve the leaky offensive line that had haunted purple passers (and fans) for a decade.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 18, 2025

Pretty Quietly, Vikings Slide Another Lineup Decision in Ahead of Week 7

Understandably, the attention has been on Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy. Less consequential but still fascinating is who will be snapping the ball for the Vikings.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / purplePTSD.com / October 14, 2025

1 Viking In Line for Another Position Change

Position changes are common in the NFL, particularly along the offensive and defensive lines. Players are moved from tackles to guard and vice versa, or they flip sides.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 14, 2025

Vikings OC Wes Phillips hints at seismic shift on the offensive line that could set the Vikings up for years to come

The offensive line has been the biggest factor this season for the Minnesota Vikings. Throughout the first five games, the Vikings have already lost nine starts from their offensive line, and the projected starting offensive line going into the season has yet to take a single snap together.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / October 10, 2025

Minnesota Vikings have difficult decision ahead of them to maximize the offense after the bye week and beyond

The offensive line for the Minnesota Vikings has been the most difficult aspect of the team this season. Over the course of the first five games, the Vikings have lost 13 games so far on offense due to injury, with the majority of them coming on the offensive line.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 2, 2025

Versatile Vikings lineman set to take first NFL snaps at a fourth position

Vikings offensive lineman Blake Brandel has become known for his versatility. It looks like that'll be put to the test like never before on Sunday in London.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 23, 2025

Vikings Announce the New Starter for Week 4

For at least a couple of weeks, Minnesota will be operating without LG1 Donovan Jackson. Tough news, no doubt, but the silver lining is that Blake Brandel will be stepping into the front five.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 13, 2025

A Key Viking is Now Fighting a Two-Front War

The more that time passes, the more that things look a little bleak for Blake Brandel, someone who has been a key Viking in recent seasons. Of course, one thinks of the major investments that took place along the offensive line back in March and April.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24, 2025

Vikings draft G Donovan Jackson at No. 24

The Vikings were busy adding up front in free agency, and that has continued via the draft. Minnesota has selected Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson at No.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 29, 2024

Moving Blake Brandel to LT could be 'short-term' answer for Vikings

The Vikings' replacement for star left tackle Christian Darrisaw could already be on their roster. Darrisaw suffered a season-ending knee injury in last week's loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, and he has been one of the better offensive linemen in the NFL, so his production is likely irreplaceable.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 29, 2024

Sounds Like Minnesota Vikings Have Talked to Blake Brandel About Moving to Left Tackle

There is no denying reality. The (5-2) Minnesota Vikings do not have any great options at left tackle. They certainly do not have any more Christian Darrisaws lying around TCO Performance Center in Eagan, that’s for sure.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 9, 2024

Blake Brandel Proved He Belongs vs Giants

All offseason the Minnesota Vikings offensive line has been a point of conversation. Dalton Risner took a while but returned to the franchise. He hasn’t yet earned a starting role though.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / August 29, 2024

Vikings Still on the Prowl for Right Guard Upgrade

The Minnesota Vikings have had few positions provide more intrigue over the offseason than their guard spots. Blake Brandel is starting in a new role, and Ed Ingram has struggled to hold his down.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 3, 2024

Vikings reporter believes Blake Brandel is favored to start over Dalton Risner

The starting offensive line for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024-25 seems to be set at left tackle, center, right guard and right tackle, leaving one potential training camp and preseason battle to unfold during training camp.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 22, 2024

The Vikings believe they already have the answer to one of the bigger questions on their roster

OTAs are not just exciting because they're the official start of football activities for all players - it's also when we start finding out how coaches plan on utilizing the guys on their roster. Will a defensive lineman/EDGE kick inside on obvious passing downs?

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 5, 2024

Three offseason moves the Vikings must make

Here are three moves the Minnesota Vikings must make ahead of the 2024 season.

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The 'QBs drafted in the top 10 to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 11, 2024

Vikings Re-Signing OL David Quessenberry & Blake Brandel

According to Kevin Seifert, the Vikings are re-signing offensive linemen David Quessenberry and Blake Brandel to new deals. Quessenberry, 33, is a former sixth-round pick of the Texans back in 2013.