Dustin Baker 
Two and a half years ago, former Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spent a fortune to obtain outside linebacker Dallas Turner during the 2024 NFL Draft, and now it’s time for that gamble to pay off.Turner checks in as the fourth-most important Viking of 2026, according to VikesNow. Here’s why. The Turner Gamble Has … Read more
C.J. Ham is gone, and he’s not coming back. The longtime Minnesota Vikings fullback retired in March after a decade of service in purple, and the franchise had a decision: replace Ham or let the fullback spot die off, as so many teams have chosen in the last half-decade.Head coach Kevin O’Connell opted for the … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings are probably done signing free agents after adding outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy and safety Harrison Smith in the last week. But what if they’re not? What if they’ve got one more name circled before showtime on Sunday, when the club hosts the Green Bay Packers?These are four free agents who VikesNow … Read more
Kyler Murray will face his old coach from the Arizona Cardinals. Harrison Smith is suddenly back. The Green Bay Packers won’t have Micah Parsons or Josh Jacobs. Those are examples of the high-level stuff between the Minnesota Vikings and their foremost foe in Week 1. Here’s the under-the-radar stuff. And it’s especially important because Week … Read more
In six days, the Minnesota Vikings will begin an ultra-important 2026 campaign, head coach Kevin O’Connell’s fifth in charge, as the franchise hopes to revisit the postseason after a year off in 2025. Fans believe Minnesota can break through to January, while sportsbooks remain skeptical, picking the purple team for eight or nine wins.And here’s … Read more
NFL.com stepped up to the plate this week, predicting the January playoff field for the 2026 season, and the Minnesota Vikings were voted as Wildcard participants. They were also selected as the last-place finisher in the NFC North when the panel voted on division winners.So, what gives? Let’s have a look. Somehow, Minnesota Gets Respect … Read more
A where were you when moment – – VikesNow‘s countdown of the Minnesota Vikings’ most important players has reached the Top 5. To start the party, right tackle Brian O’Neill gets the call.The longest-tenured Viking remains vitally important to the enterprise. Here’s why. O’Neill Remains the Constant Up FrontO’Neill’s Role in 2026The Vikings need the … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings have alternated between good and mediocre seasons nearly every other year since 2014. The franchise is due for a playoff trip based on the “recent” pattern.And because Kyler Murray is on the Vikings’ roster to help with that mission, VikesNow believes Minnesota will finish the 2026 campaign at 11-6.Let’s dive in. Eleven … Read more
The time is almost here – – to find out if the 2026 Minnesota Vikings are bad, mid, or playoff-bound. The club used the last seven months to onboard a new quarterback, general manager, WR3, and about a dozen rookies.As for starters, these seven men will take the reins after not starting consistently in 2025. … Read more
If you enjoyed the last meaningful NFL game in February, you are in luck: the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots square off in five days to start the 2026 campaign.So, to get you ready for that Super Bowl rematch, we’re releasing our inaugural power rankings. The criteria are simple: the teams we fear the … Read more