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Vikings | Vikings want to keep Kirk Cousins beyond this season, talked to QB about 2027 Sun Nov 15, 07:08 AM
The Vikings want to keep QB Kirk Cousins beyond this season, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday, citing sources. Before the trade was completed, Minnesota talked to Cousins about staying in 2027. The Vikings are interested in keeping Cousins as their quarterback next season.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison status to be determined 'closer to game-time' Sun Nov 15, 07:03 AM
Vikings WR Jordan Addison, who suffered a thumb injury in practice on Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, will have his status determined closer to game-time. "But there is some doubt," as Minnesota elevated WR Jeshaun Jones as insurance.
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Vikings | Vikings elevate WR Jeshaun Jones as 'insurance in case Jordan Addison can't go' Sat Nov 14, 04:32 PM
The Vikings elevated TE Devin Culp and WR Jeshaun Jones from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday for Sunday's game at the Packers. The move is "insurance in case Jordan Addison can't go." Vikings WR Jordan Addison is questionable for the game with a thumb injury.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers Fri Nov 13, 04:10 PM
Vikings WR Jordan Addison (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Packers on Minnesota's final injury report.
| Footballguys view: Addison wasn't on the Wednesday or Thursday injury reports and showed up Friday with a "thumb" designation while being held to limited participation. We'll update here when we get more news. Luckily, the Vikings and Packers play in the early slate. If Addison is out, fantasy managers will have plenty of options to pivot to. If he is active, he has much more upside playing with Kirk Cousins than in any other game this year. He'll be in the boom-or-bust WR3 range if active, but check back on Sunday morning for an update. |
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Vikings | Blake Cashman ruled 'OUT' for Sunday's game against the Packers Fri Nov 13, 04:10 PM
Vikings LB Blake Cashman will be out for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Packers, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Friday.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers Fri Nov 13, 04:08 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Packers. Hockenson was estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday and was not seen at Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: As expected, Hockenson won't play this week. Gavin Bartholomew should be a full-time tight end in his absence, making him an intriguing, albeit risky, streamer. Hockenson will hope to return next week for a Sunday Night Football matchup against the 49ers. |
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Vikings | Jauan Jennings ruled out against the Packers Fri Nov 13, 04:08 PM
Vikings WR Jauan Jennings (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Packers. Jennings also missed Monday's game against the Bills and was estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Jennings hasn't had a single fantasy-relevant game this year. There's a chance he can find a role in an improved offense left by Kirk Cousins, but there are probably players you can stash with more upside. |
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Vikings | Kirk Cousins will start Sunday vs. Packers, Kyler Murray ruled out Fri Nov 13, 04:08 PM
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins will start Sunday's game against the Packers, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Friday. QB Kyler Murray has been ruled out with his hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: As Kevin O'Connell said in Wednesday's press conference, "We acquired Kirk to join a 6-2 football team and play." And play he will. Cousins is expected to immediately elevate a sputtering Vikings offense. It's a bit early to trust Cousins in Week 10 lineups, but Justin Jefferson's managers can breathe a sigh of relief. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson not seen at Friday practice ahead of Packers game Fri Nov 13, 02:47 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson was not spotted on the field at practice on Friday. Hockenson (wrist/chest) was estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday. The reporter noted his absence 'would be a big' one for Sunday's game at Green Bay.
| Footballguys view: Looks like a full week of DNPs for Hockenson, which rarely leads to an active status. Second-year tight end Gavin Bartholomew saw a nice uptick in work when Hockenson was out earlier this season and should be the team's primary pass-catching tight end this week if Hockenson can't go. He's only worth a start in extremely deep leagues, but has some upside for desperate managers. Hockenson has looked fully recovered this season from the knee injury he suffered years ago. With Kirk Cousins expected to elevate the entire Vikings offense, Hockenson will hope to return soon and benefit from a better ecosystem. |
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Vikings | Kirk Cousins back in No. 8 on Vikings' practice field Thu Nov 12, 04:32 PM
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins was on the practice field on Thursday, wearing his old No. 8. The team played Creed's "Higher" during warmups. Minnesota acquired Cousins from the Raiders on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: Cousins loves him some Creed, and Vikings fans loves them some Cousins. He should be able to step in and start right away since he's familiar with Kevin O'Connell's system. In his first game back, and taking on the Packers in Week 10, we have Cousins in the low-end QB2 range. It's also interesting to note that Vikings GM Nolan Teasley said there is "always potential" for Cousins to remain in Minnesota beyond 2026. To do that, Cousins needs to play good football the rest of this season...which he is quite capable of doing. |
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Vikings | Jauan Jennings estimated as non-participant Wednesday Wed Nov 11, 04:40 PM
Vikings WR Jauan Jennings (calf) was estimated as not participating on Wednesday's injury report. Jennings missed Monday's game against the Bills with the calf injury. The Vikings did not practice Wednesday and are scheduled to practice Thursday and Friday ahead of Sunday's Week 10 game at Green Bay.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson estimated as non-participant Wednesday Wed Nov 11, 04:40 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (wrist/chest) was estimated as not participating on Wednesday's injury report as Minnesota prepares to visit the Packers on Sunday in Week 10. The Vikings did not practice Wednesday after playing on Monday night and instead estimated participation levels. The team is scheduled to practice Thursday and Friday, with game status designations announced Friday.
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Vikings | Kyler Murray to be DNP on projected report, 'just started his running progression' Wed Nov 11, 02:27 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray will be listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's projected injury report, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. The Vikings are not practicing on Wednesday. Murray, who has been dealing with a hamstring strain, "just started his running progression" on Wednesday, O'Connell said.
| Footballguys view: Murray is not an option for the Vikings in Week 10 - and Carson Wentz should not be an option any longer. The team made a trade for Kirk Cousins, and we imagine he'll be the starter in Week 10. O'Connell is just being coy by not admitting Cousins will start against the Packers. In fact, Green Bay is preparing for Cousins as the starter. |
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Vikings | Kevin O'Connell won't fully commit to Kirk Cousins starting Sunday vs. Packers Wed Nov 11, 02:25 PM
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell would not fully commit on Wednesday to QB Kirk Cousins starting Sunday's Week 10 game at the Packers. "That's what we're working toward but also want to be fair to Kirk and make sure he feels good about it," O'Connell said. The Vikings acquired Cousins from the Raiders on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: O'Connell should just tell the truth; Cousins gives the Vikings the best chance to win. Carson Wentz was terrible in Week 9, and that's why the Vikings felt they had to bring Cousins back. He's familiar with the system, and it shouldn't take too long for Cousins to get back up to speed in the offense. O'Connell may not commit on Wednesday, but we imagine things get obvious by the time Friday rolls around; Cousins is the starter. |
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Vikings | Blake Cashman in concussion protocol on short week before Packers game Wed Nov 11, 02:24 PM
Vikings LB Blake Cashman is in the concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Wednesday. With Minnesota on a short week after Monday's game, it remains to be seen whether Cashman can play Sunday against the Packers.
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Vikings | Matt LaFleur 'fairly confident' Kirk Cousins will start Sunday for Vikings Wed Nov 11, 01:33 PM
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, who coached Vikings QB Kirk Cousins in Washington, said on Wednesday he expects Cousins to start Sunday's game against Green Bay. "He'll be starting. I'm fairly confident of that," LaFleur said. LaFleur also said he was stunned that the Vikings only had to give up a third-round pick to acquire Cousins.
| Footballguys view: Of course Cousins is going to start! The Vikings made the big move for Cousins because Carson Wentz is not a great option and Kyler Murray is banged up. Cousins knows the system and should be able to step in without much of a ramping-up period. Against the Packers in Week 10, we see Cousins as a QB2/streaming option for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Vikings | Vikings re-signing Odell Beckham Jr. to practice squad after release Tue Nov 10, 04:46 PM
The Vikings are re-signing WR Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad. Beckham's release from the active roster was largely procedural, opening a roster spot for newly reacquired QB Kirk Cousins.
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Vikings | Vikings take on Kirk Cousins' minimum salary, $10 million guaranteed bonus in March Tue Nov 10, 02:56 PM
In the trade for QB Kirk Cousins, the Vikings are taking on his minimum base salary for the rest of the year and a $10 million fully guaranteed roster bonus due in March. After that, Cousins' contract carries a two-year, $80 million option, which the reporter assumes will be declined. Cousins is getting paid by three teams in 2026.
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The Vikings acquired QB Kirk Cousins from the Raiders in a trade on Tuesday, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported. Las Vegas will reportedly receive a 2027 third-round pick for the 38-year-old, who has thrown 20 touchdowns against eight interceptions in nine games this season.
| Footballguys view: The move reunites Cousins with Minnesota after QB Carson Wentz threw for just 81 yards with three turnovers in Monday's 23-6 loss to the Bills. QB Kyler Murray, the team's original starter, made six starts for the Vikings this season. Cousins' last game for the Vikings came in 2023 against the Packers at Lambeau Field, and his first game back with Minnesota could come Sunday in Week 10 against Green Bay at Lambeau Field. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray 'moves to the bench' as Vikings acquire Kirk Cousins Tue Nov 10, 02:36 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray "moves to the bench" after Minnesota acquired QB Kirk Cousins from the Raiders on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders are trading Cousins, a four-time Pro Bowler, to the Vikings for their 2027 third-round pick, Tom Pelissero reported, with Cousins returning to Minnesota "for the playoff push." Murray has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and was ruled out for Monday night's game against the Bills, which Carson Wentz started. |
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Vikings | Vikings will trade for a QB before deadline, 'it will be someone' Tue Nov 10, 01:07 PM
The Vikings will trade for a quarterback before Tuesday's 4:00 p.m. ET trade deadline, a source with knowledge of the situation said.
| Footballguys view: The options, per PTF's Mike Florio, are "Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, Mac Jones, Kirk Cousins, TBD surprise, TBD huge surprise, but it will be someone." Florio's source also mentioned Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston as possibilities. The move comes after a poor outing from Vikings QB Carson Wentz in Monday night's game. |
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Vikings | Monday night's game to factor into Vikings' QB view before Tuesday's deadline Tue Nov 10, 12:14 AM
Monday night's game against the Bills was going to play a role in how the Vikings view the quarterback position before Tuesday's trade deadline.
| Footballguys view: Vikings QB Carson Wentz started the game in place of QB Kyler Murray, who is dealing with a hamstring injury and is week to week. Whether Minnesota could look to add a quarterback before the deadline was raised as an open question. |
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Vikings | Wentz held to 81 passing yards in loss to Bills Mon Nov 9, 11:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz completed 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards and 2 interceptions and lost 1 fumble in Monday's 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 15.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with -0.8.
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Vikings | WR Justin Jefferson returns to the game Mon Nov 9, 09:02 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson has returned to Monday's game against the Bills after being injured in the first quarter.
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Vikings | WR Justin Jefferson injured in the first quarter vs. Bills Mon Nov 9, 08:55 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson was injured on a play in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Bills with 1:13 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson out of the medical tent and back on the sideline Mon Nov 9, 08:55 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is out of the medical tent and standing on the sideline during Monday night's game against the Bills. Jefferson was injured in the first quarter.
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Vikings | RB Demond Claiborne placed on injured reserve Mon Nov 9, 12:00 PM
The Minnesota Vikings placed RB Demond Claiborne on injured reserve on Monday.
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Vikings | RB Demond Claiborne ruled out for Week 9 Sat Nov 7, 06:25 PM
Vikings RB Demond Claiborne (knee) is listed as out on the Week 9 injury report. Demond Claiborne did not participate in Saturday's practice.
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Vikings | Jauan Jennings out Monday, Vikings may elevate Odell Beckham Jr. Sat Nov 7, 02:11 PM
Vikings WR Jauan Jennings (calf) has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Bills. Jennings was injured in Thursday's practice. The Vikings will consider elevating a wide receiver, possibly Odell Beckham Jr., for Monday night.
| Footballguys view: Carson Wentz is the starting quarterback for the Vikings on Monday night against the Bills. We expect Wentz to fire plenty of passes toward Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. That doesn't leave much for anyone else behind those two. We've got Jefferson as a WR1 and Addison as a WR3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 9. |
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Vikings | Jauan Jennings absent again, two DNPs would make him 'very unlikely' for Monday Sat Nov 7, 01:01 PM
Vikings WR Jauan Jennings (calf) was not seen at practice on Saturday, after also not being seen at Friday's practice. Two straight sessions without practicing would make him "very unlikely" to play in Monday night's game against the Bills.
| Footballguys view: Jennings has been the subject of trade rumors with teams like the Rams and Steelers in the wide receiver market. He's not playing in Week 9, but Jennings might still be dealt on or before Tuesday's trade deadline. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray has Grade 2 hamstring strain, could miss time 'potentially beyond' Week 9 Sat Nov 7, 09:31 AM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray is rehabbing a Grade 2 hamstring strain that will keep him out of Monday night's game against the Bills "and potentially beyond." Head coach Kevin O'Connell ruled Murray out for Monday's game on Thursday, with QB Carson Wentz set to start against Buffalo.
| Footballguys view: Wentz is the starter for Monday's game against the Bills. The NFL trade deadline is coming up on Tuesday, and Adam Schefter has alerted all NFL fans to be mindful of the Vikings quarterback situation. We'll see if they make a move for someone like Daniel Jones. |
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Vikings | Jauan Jennings not seen at Friday practice with calf injury Fri Nov 6, 03:24 PM
Vikings WR Jauan Jennings was not seen at Friday's practice, which the team held indoors. Jennings was added to the injury report on Thursday with a calf injury.
| Footballguys view: Jennings has been a non-factor in fantasy this year. Even if he is active, he shouldn't be started anywhere. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson says frustration in loss to Lions came from 'wanting to win' Fri Nov 6, 12:23 AM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson said his obvious frustration during last Sunday's 19-15 loss to the Lions came from "wanting to win." Jefferson engaged in a rare display of frustration late in the game.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson has been a consummate professional throughout his NFL career, but left last week's game without any postgame comments to the media for just the second time in his career. Given the loss and the lackluster offense, it's understandable. With Carson Wentz starting this week, Jefferson might get a target share that makes him a bit happier. |
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Vikings | O'Connell rules out Kyler Murray for Monday night, Carson Wentz to start vs. Bills Thu Nov 5, 08:48 PM
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Thursday that QB Carson Wentz will start Monday night's Week 9 game against the Bills because QB Kyler Murray's hamstring injury will keep him sidelined. Murray was hurt late in Sunday's 19-15 loss to the Lions. The injury was ruled a Grade 1 sprain and his prognosis was listed as day-to-day, but O'Connell ruled him out three days early.
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Vikings | IR for Kyler Murray 'not under consideration at all,' Wentz to start vs. Bills Thu Nov 5, 01:30 PM
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said on Thursday that placing QB Kyler Murray on injured reserve is "not under consideration at all." O'Connell said Murray's hamstring injury is "not much more than a week-to-week kind of thing," but the team does not want to risk making it worse. QB Carson Wentz will start for Minnesota in Monday night's game against the Bills.
| Footballguys view: A week-to-week injury means it may be some time before we see Murray back out there for the Vikings. Wentz is the starter again, and the team is looking for a spark that Murray wasn't providing. If he didn't have the hamstring injury, Murray would be in line to be benched based on his play. |
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Vikings | Schefter: 'Trending towards Carson Wentz starting' for injured Kyler Murray on MNF Thu Nov 5, 10:20 AM
Vikings QB Carson Wentz could start Monday night against the Bills in place of QB Kyler Murray, who is dealing with a hamstring injury. "It sounds like it is trending towards Carson Wentz starting Monday night," ESPN's Adam Schefter said on Thursday. Murray's hamstring was tight on Sunday and "sore" on Monday, per head coach Kevin O'Connell, with a "full eval" to follow, and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips noted the uncertainty on Tuesday. The Vikings hold their first practice of the week on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Murray has a hamstring injury, and the team needs to find a spark at the quarterback position. Wentz has never seen a coverage he doesn't like, and that mentality is what Fantasy GMs are looking for. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison can do more with a quarterback willing to attack a defense. |
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Vikings | Shanahan confirms 49ers tried to trade for Jauan Jennings, WR said 'I'm pretty happy' Wed Nov 4, 06:43 PM
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Wednesday that San Francisco tried to trade for Vikings WR Jauan Jennings and that Minnesota was amenable, but Jennings preferred to stay. "It wasn't, like, a definite no at first," Shanahan said. "But he was like, 'Man, Kyle, I'm pretty happy. I'm liking stuff.'" Shanahan disputed Fox's Jay Glazer's Sunday report that Jennings turned down a FaceTime with team brass, saying "He FaceTimed me... It was a good talk," and added there was no "bad blood." Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games with Minnesota.
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Vikings | RB DeeJay Dallas was signed to the team's active roster off the practice squad Wed Nov 4, 04:46 PM
Vikings RB DeeJay Dallas was signed to the team's active roster off the practice squad.
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Vikings | Vikings doing 'full eval' on Kyler Murray's sore hamstring before Week 9 Tue Nov 3, 08:15 AM
The Vikings are doing a "full eval" on QB Kyler Murray's hamstring soreness. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday that he did not yet have clarity on whether the injury would affect Murray's availability for the Week 9 Monday Night Football game against the Bills.
| Footballguys view: O'Connell said that Murray will remain the starter if he's healthy enough to play. Carson Wentz will be standing by. The Vikings will hit the practice field for the first time this week on Thursday. Stay tuned. |
Vikings | Kyler Murray's Week 9 status uncertain, O'Connell says he 'remains the starter' if healthy Mon Nov 2, 05:24 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray's hamstring is sore enough on Monday that the team does not yet know if he will be available for the Week 9 Monday night game against the Bills. If healthy, Murray remains the starter, head coach Kevin O'Connell said.
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Vikings | Kyler Murray's hamstring 'sore today,' O'Connell unsure on MNF availability Mon Nov 2, 02:48 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray's hamstring is "sore today," head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday, adding that the team is "going through a full eval of that as we work through the day."
| Footballguys view: Asked whether the injury could affect Murray's availability for next Monday's game against the Bills, O'Connell said "I don't think we're there yet" in terms of having an answer. Murray developed hamstring tightness late in Sunday's loss to the Lions. Carson Wentz will be standing by, but we might not gain clarity soon. The Vikings won't hit the practice field for Monday night's game until Thursday. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson declines to speak after loss; O'Connell, Murray acknowledge frustration Sun Nov 1, 07:21 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson declined to speak with reporters after Sunday's 19-15 loss to the Lions in Detroit. Head coach Kevin O'Connell and QB Kyler Murray both acknowledged the receiver's frustration. Jefferson said last week that his slow statistical season was "definitely an in-between feeling" during the Vikings' 6-0 start.
| Footballguys view: O'Connell pointed to three plays where he thought Murray could have given Jefferson better chances to make big plays. As ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert noted, Jefferson has been unable to maintain his career production levels since the start of the 2025 season, as the Vikings have used four different starting quarterbacks. He has already doubled his touchdown output this season (four) when compared with 2025, but otherwise is off to the worst start in his career. It's a situation worth watching. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray developed hamstring tightness late in loss to Lions Sun Nov 1, 05:37 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray developed hamstring tightness toward the end of Sunday's 19-15 loss to the Lions, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. It happened at some point in the fourth quarter, and Murray said it came late enough that he wasn't really hampered. "We'll look at it, obviously, and do what we need to do," Murray said.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com's Zachary Pereles noted, Murray was dreadful again Sunday: 17-for-29 for 210 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, with three sacks taken. He also ran four times for 35 yards, which was a team high (more on that in a bit). One of his touchdown passes was a miraculous Justin Jefferson catch. With Jefferson growing increasingly frustrated, we'll be watching developments here closely. Backup Carson Wentz has been effective when called upon. The Vikings play the Bills in Week 9. |
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Vikings | Mason held to 20 yards on 8 carries in loss to Lions Sun Nov 1, 04:10 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason ran 8 times for 20 yards in Sunday's 19-15 loss to the Detroit Lions. He was projected for 10.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.0.
| Footballguys view: Aaron Jones Sr. once again played after suffering an aggravation of his nagging knee injury last week, and he arguably outplayed Mason. It doesn't appear that Jones is going away after getting a heavy workload on a gimpy knee for four weeks while Mason was on injured reserve with a thumb injury. The offense is not coming together with Kyler Murray at quarterback, and neither Vikings running back is more than a what-the-heck flex against the Bills next week. With Kyler Murray suffering some hamstring tightness in the loss, there's always a chance that we will see Carson Wentz start Monday night. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray 'looked gimpy' after hit against Lions Sun Nov 1, 03:36 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray "looked gimpy after getting hit" during Sunday's game at Detroit. Following an injury delay, Minnesota went for it on fourth-and-5 and failed to convert.
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Vikings | Jauan Jennings nixed trade back to 49ers, decided to stay in Minnesota Sun Nov 1, 01:21 PM
The Vikings and 49ers had a deal in place to trade Vikings WR Jauan Jennings back to San Francisco, but Jennings decided to stay in Minnesota, Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported. The deal was contingent on Jennings getting on a Zoom call with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch, and Jennings passed. Jennings, who spent his entire career with San Francisco before signing with the Vikings, had two catches for 34 yards against the Colts last Sunday after totaling two catches for nine yards in four games before that.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones returns to practice Thursday Thu Oct 29, 03:49 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. (knee) returned to practice on Thursday. Jones had been held out of practice on Wednesday, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. Jones has been playing through a sprained MCL since Week 2 and has been considered day to day. The Vikings play at the Lions on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Jones is back in action, and that's a good sign for Week 8's game against the Lions. He's working in an RBBC with Jordan Mason, and Fantasy GMs should consider Jones more of a deep flex play in his current role. Mason is more of an RB3/flex play in his current role. Circle back Friday to see if Jones is still on track to play in Week 8. |
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Vikings | 'Some confidence' Aaron Jones will be available Sunday Thu Oct 29, 08:15 AM
There was some confidence on Wednesday that Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. (knee) will be available for Sunday's Week 8 game against the Lions. Jones had previously been called 'day to day' and has played with a sprained MCL since Week 2.
| Footballguys view: Jones has been playing with this for over a month, and the Vikings have given him quite the workload. With Jordan Mason back last week, the Vikings moved to more of an RBBC. That should help Jones as he continues to deal with - and likely play through - this knee problem. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones will miss Wednesday's practice Wed Oct 28, 02:03 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones will not practice on Wednesday, head coach Kevin O'Connell said. Jones aggravated his knee injury in Sunday's win over the Colts and was called day to day on Monday after an MRI. He had been playing through a sprained MCL since Week 2.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones 'day to day', had played with sprained MCL since Week 2 Mon Oct 26, 11:03 AM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. had been playing with a sprained left MCL since Week 2 before suffering a knee injury in Sunday's win over the Colts. The latest knee injury is not considered significant at this time, and a source described Jones as "day to day," ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Monday.
| Footballguys view: While the news is positive, Jones will continue to deal with this injury. Meanwhile, Jordan Mason averaged 4.5 yards per carry in his return from IR Sunday and was likely to play a more robust role in the coming weeks regardless of Jones' health. Expect that trend to continue when the Vikings take on the Lions in Week 8. |
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