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Hype about the Minnesota Vikings is rapidly developing ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Packers, and head coach Kevin O’Connell raised expectations higher.

Three NFL Week 1 games to watch for reasons nobody is talking about

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Vikings joint practice recap: Defense dominates, QBs struggle

Vikings joint practice vs. Ravens recap: Brian Flores' defense dominates, while Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy struggle to find footing

The first joint practice between the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens is in the books and dominated by Brian Flores’ defense.

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

Vikings QB Kyler Murray already deemed a 'hot seat' candidate

Kyler Murray is struggling with one key aspect of Vikings offense

Vikings seem to have made J.J. McCarthy call after Kyler Murray decision

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 10

Levi Drake Rodriguez Is Quickly Forcing Vikings' Hand at Training Camp

This offseason saw the Minnesota Vikings overhaul to their defensive line. The team cut ties with a couple of expensive veterans who didn't meet expectations in 2025 and drafted a pair of defensive linemen in the early rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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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?

The 'NFL total passing-TD leaders' quiz

The '6-Passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL season TD-pass leaders' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Talk / November 5

Vikings DL Levi Drake Rodriguez is the NFC special teams player of the week

The Vikings outlasted the Lions for a 27-24 win last Sunday and one of the biggest plays of the game came on special teams in the fourth quarter. Vikings defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez blocked a Jake Bates field goal attempt with 6:20 to play in the game.

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 / purplePTSD.com / November 5

Young Viking Makes Claim to Get Bumped from Bullpen Up to the Starting Rotation

Levi Drake Rodriguez, a young Viking who is currently the DT4, may deserve a spot within the starting lineup. Minnesota’s top tackles are Jalen Redmond, Jonathan Allen, and Javon Hargrave.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / September 27

Don’t Forget the Other Vikings Breakout Defender

The Minnesota Vikings returned to the NFL’s winning side after a one-week vacation on the losers’ side. Following Week 3, the club is 2-1, tied with the Lions and Packers for the division lead.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / November 3, 2024

Minnesota Vikings ‘Prospect X’ Expected to Make NFL Debut vs Colts

The Minnesota Vikings are about to kickoff vs the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football. Both TJ Hockenson and Dalton Risner will make their 2024 debuts, but there’s another Viking that will make his NFL debut.

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

Vikings' Ed Ingram expected to remain starter, Levi Drake Rodriguez to debut

It sounds like the Vikings aren't making a change at right guard this week. Despite Dalton Risner being activated from injured reserve, Ed Ingram is expected to remain the starter against the Colts on Sunday night, according to the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / November 2, 2024

Vikings Rookie Is Set to Make His Debut

After a surprising 5-0 start, the Minnesota Vikings have dropped back-to-back games, now sitting in third place of the strong NFC North behind the Lions and the Packers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26, 2024

16 NFC players who surprisingly may make their team's roster

Here are NFC players whom Yardbarker NFL writers expect to survive Tuesday's cutdown date.

49ers star OL continues contract holdout that could impact the team

Jets-San Francisco Week 1 'MNF' matchup is set to make NFL history

Seahawks add some defensive line depth in trade with Jaguars

Rams have communicated with teams over trade involving Ernest Jones

L.A. Pro Bowler returns to practice

Buccaneers RB expected to miss season

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 / August 23, 2024

The Vikings’ New D-Lineman Earns Praise for “Controlled Chaos” and “Juice”

“I don’t know,” Kevin O’Connell said in a tongue-in-cheek manner, “if it’s the hair or what it is.” The affable head coach was talking about 7th-Round rookie Levi Drake Rodriguez, the Vikings’ new d-lineman who is inspiring a lot of optimism.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 18, 2024

Vikings rookie Levi Drake Rodriguez continues to shine in preseason action

Seventh-round picks don't typically contribute much as rookies. Vikings defensive tackle Levi Drake Rodriguez looks like he might be one of the exceptions to that norm.