Janik Eckardt 
Donovan Jackson’s season-ending knee injury has created the kind of opportunity NFL reserves wait for — and the kind no player wants to receive this way. That’s the harsh reality of the NFL. Joe Huber stepped in at left guard against Miami after Jackson went down. Now, with Jackson expected to miss the rest of … Read more
A wave of people online saw T.J. Hockenson choose not to score a touchdown and decided it was evidence the Vikings-Dolphins game was rigged.That is a remarkable conclusion to draw from a tight end making the obvious situational play.One example is this tweet that claimed Hockenson’s slide was a “100% inside call from Vegas.” He’s … Read more
The Vikings left Sunday’s 15-10 win over the Miami Dolphins with a 4-0 record — and significant questions about the health of three starters. Justin Jefferson could return for Minnesota’s Week 5 game against the Saints, while left tackle Christian Darrisaw and left guard Donovan Jackson were both awaiting further evaluation after exiting Sunday’s game.Jefferson … Read more
The Vikings are 4-0, but their 15-10 win over the Dolphins did little to quiet questions about Minnesota’s offense. Will Reichard made all five of his field goals, the defense held Miami to 198 yards and Dallas Turner forced the game’s only turnover. The offense still failed to score a touchdown.That is more than a … Read more
Miami wants to run the ball, protect Malik Willis and keep its young offense moving forward. That plan runs straight into Brian Flores’ Vikings defense, which has made pressure and confusion its calling cards through the first three weeks.The Dolphins are 0-3 and without De’Von Achane, their most dynamic weapon. They still intend to play … Read more
Justin Jefferson will miss Sunday’s game against Miami, leaving the Vikings without their top receiver. Minnesota ruled out Jefferson, cornerback Charles Demmings and punter Brett Thorson on Friday. Jefferson sprained his left ankle in the first quarter against Tampa Bay and did not practice all week. He has 13 catches for 179 yards and two … Read more
The Vikings have spent the first three weeks facing quarterbacks who can make a defense pay after escaping the pocket. Their next test may be the most direct one yet.Miami’s Malik Willis has rushed for 101 yards through three games, and he ran nine times for 56 yards against Kansas City after running back De’Von … Read more
Myles Price didn’t just win a September award. He helped swing two games — and reminded the Vikings how quickly one return can change the shape of a Sunday.The NFL named Price NFC Special Teams Player of the Month after a remarkable opening stretch. Through three games, he leads the league with 353 kickoff-return yards … Read more
Jauan Jennings arrived in Minnesota with a clear role in mind: become the Vikings’ third receiver, add size to the room and help the offense in more ways than catching passes. Three games into the season, that plan has barely shown up on the stat sheet.Through Week 3, Jennings had one catch for one yard … Read more
The Vikings are 3-0, but their offense has offered little margin for error. Now they enter Week 4 unsure whether Justin Jefferson will be available to help fix it.Jefferson left Minnesota’s 23-16 win over Tampa Bay after his second catch on the opening drive. He did not return, and the star receiver was absent from … Read more