Janik Eckardt 
The Vikings have found ways to win without several of their most important offensive players. After the bye, they could finally get a much fuller version of the offense on the field.Minnesota has played four games without running back Jordan Mason, who was expected to lead the backfield this week. The plan was still to … Read more
The Vikings are 5-0, but Sunday’s win in New Orleans was anything but tidy. Two red-zone fumbles kept the Saints in the game, including one that became an 87-yard touchdown return. Minnesota answered, though, with its best offensive performance of the season and another dominant showing from Brian Flores’ defense.Kyler Murray completed 24 of 30 … Read more
Beckham could make his Minnesota debut in his hometown Sunday, but whether he dresses may depend on Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.Odell Beckham Jr. is officially one step closer to playing for the Vikings. Minnesota elevated the veteran receiver from its practice squad Saturday, making him eligible for Sunday’s game against the Saints in New … Read more
Each week, this feature will identify one matchup Minnesota can target — and explain how the Vikings might turn it into an advantage. Against New Orleans, the opportunity is on the edges: the Saints’ tackles are often left alone, and Brian Flores has shown he can manipulate protections to free Dallas Turner.The Saints don’t give … Read more
Minnesota could be without both starting tackles and its top two receivers Sunday, while Christian Darrisaw and Chuck Demmings have already been ruled out.The Vikings will wait until game day to determine whether Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Brian O’Neill can play against the New Orleans Saints. All three were listed as questionable on the … Read more
The Vikings found a rhythm late against Miami. T.J. Hockenson believes trust and timing helped them get there. The challenge now is to make that version of the offense show up for more than a few drives.Minnesota’s final two possessions in Sunday’s 15-10 win were its most productive stretches of the game. Kyler Murray completed … Read more
Odell Beckham Jr. picked No. 9 for a reason. It was half of Justin Jefferson’s No. 18, a joke between two receivers whose connection goes back to LSU — and who have talked for years about playing together.Now they have that chance. Beckham joined the Vikings’ practice squad this week, reuniting with Jefferson and Kevin … Read more
The Vikings opened Week 5 with a crowded injury report, including three players who did not practice Wednesday. Christian Darrisaw is facing the steepest climb to play Sunday against the Saints, while Justin Jefferson’s status remains uncertain. Brian O’Neill’s limited participation and Brett Thorson’s return to practice offered more encouraging signs.Minnesota has a Week 6 … Read more
The Vikings are 4-0, one of three unbeaten teams left in the NFL. But after a 15-10 win over the Dolphins that featured five field goals and no offensive touchdowns, the national power rankings remain split on how seriously to take Minnesota.CBS Sports moved the Vikings into its top three. FOX Sports finally put them … Read more
The Vikings are 4-0. Their offense is playing terrible football.Not “a little inconsistent.” Not “still finding its identity.” Terrible. Minnesota has scored one offensive touchdown in its past three games and gone 18 straight possessions without reaching the end zone. Against Miami, the Vikings managed five field goals at home against a winless team that … Read more