The Minnesota Vikings can’t have nice things. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tweeted Monday afternoon, “Vikings standout G Donovan Jackson has a torn meniscus that will require surgery and he is out for the regular season, coach Kevin O’Connell announced.”On the other side of the ball, Minnesota has a defense that might have the juice to … Read more
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
The Minnesota Vikings have sprinted to a 4-0 record with murderously good defense and special teams, while the offense ranks 27th in the league per EPA/play. If the offense ranked 16th or better – – the league’s midway point – – fans would not hesitate to bang the drum of a Super Bowl season.But with … 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
With the Minnesota Vikings’ defense playing at a best-in-the-NFL clip through three weeks of the regular season, the club’s offense is on the clock to improve its efficiency. That responsibility lands squarely on Kyler Murray, and in theory, if he can’t “figure it out,” the front office might be forced to turn over all stones … Read more
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
After three games, including two against divisional foes, the Minnesota Vikings surprisingly headline the standings with a flawless 3-0 record. The Twin Cities should overflow with optimism, yet the offensive struggles cloud the judgment of a fan base that has seen this film before.In the last decade alone, two Vikings squads could be mistaken for … Read more
The J.J. McCarthy era in Minnesota is over. The Vikings offloaded McCarthy on Monday morning to the New York Giants after a week of rumors pointing to this outcome.It’s a fresh start for McCarthy, who is just 23, and a bloodline reunion with John Harbaugh, Jim Harbaugh’s brother, who won a National Championship with McCarthy … Read more
To the surprise of many, including some of the most ardent fans, the Minnesota Vikings are 2-0 to start the 2026 campaign, chipping off the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears – – the club’s two main rivals. Next, Kevin O’Connell’s team travels to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers, hoping to extend the win … Read more
Not much is working for the Minnesota Vikings on offense. Through two games, Kevin O’Connell’s unit has relied on Brian Flores’ defense to create short fields and game-changing moments rather than consistently stacking yards itself.The one obvious exception is the duo on the left side of the offensive line.Christian Darrisaw and Donovan Jackson are beginning … Read more