13 QB Contingency Plans for the Vikings if Kyler Murray Can’t Get It Going

Mac Jones vs. the Buccaneers

The Minnesota Vikings have the NFL’s third-worst offense per DVOA through three weeks of the 2026 regular season, and that’s just not going to cut it – – not when the club possesses a defense that can win a Super Bowl.If Kyler Murray, in theory, does not improve, Minnesota would be forced to examine all … Read more

The Vikings’ First Two Games Revealed a New Depth Chart

The Minnesota Vikings are 2-0, but the opening stretch has already done more than deliver two division wins. It has quietly revealed how Kevin O’Connell, Brian Flores and their staffs view the roster when meaningful snaps are available.That does not mean every early role is permanent. Injuries, game plans and weekly opponent-specific decisions can change … Read more

How I’d Answer the Vikings’ Remaining Week 1 Questions

My colleague Dustin Baker recently laid out five lingering questions about the Vikings’ depth chart before Week 1.They are good questions. But rather than predict what Kevin O’Connell and Brian Flores will do, here’s what I would do if I had any say in it.This is an opinion piece. The coaches may disagree. They have … Read more

What’s Left to Decide for the Vikings’ Depth Chart before Week 1?

Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton makes a contested catch against a Ravens defender near the end zone.

The Minnesota Vikings’ regular season opener is almost here – – 10 days away – – and the club has set a 53-man roster. Everything is ready to go, right? Well, not quite.The club still has roster questions to answer, perhaps on the field against the Green Bay Packers on September 13. Here’s what’s left … Read more

The Vikings Have 4 Notable Injuries Entering Week 1

Dwight McGlothern defends Falcons No. 34 as a pass arrives in the Vikings end zone.

Like most other NFL teams in early September, the Minnesota Vikings will enter the regular season with a handful of injured players. Thankfully, the franchise isn’t missing any bona fide superstars, but it’s worth noting who isn’t available as the calendar flips to the regular season.Listed alphabetically, these are the notable banged-up Vikings. The Injuries … Read more

The 10 Biggest Surprises from the Vikings’ 2026 Roster Cuts

Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer speaks with reporters outside the team’s practice facility.

The Minnesota Vikings pruned their roster from 90 players to 53 on Sunday in accordance with the NFL’s annual deadline. Over 1,100 players leaguewide lost their jobs.From a Vikings standpoint, plenty of surprises emerged. Ranked in ascending order (No. 1 = most surprising), here’s what shocked fans the most. The Moves That Raised Eyebrows from … Read more