The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated through four games, and their DVOA profile looks backward. Kevin O’Connell’s team ranks 31st on offense and second on defense entering October. Special teams sit first, bringing the overall ranking to 10th. The record says perfect, but the Vikings’ offense is vividly imperfect.It raises an obvious question about the strange … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0 and close to asserting a firm stranglehold on the NFC North, but as usual for the purple team, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Mainly due to injuries, there are some warts.These are the main warts. Three Concerns Hanging over a 3-0 Start for the Vikings1. The Offense Hasn’t ClickedMinnesota … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings have defeated the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears out of the gate in 2026, and at the moment, are considered betting favorites to win their next three games.When speaking about the Vikings – – a historically snakebitten franchise – – it’s always important to remain skeptical. Yet, through two games, it’s … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings gave themselves leeway on Sunday afternoon, rallying from 22-10 down to the Green Bay Packers and later winning 39-22. Yes, you read that right. Now, thanks to that dub, the club must exit the upcoming two-game road trip with a split.Of course, two more wins would be ideal, but sitting 2-1 with … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings are mere days away from beginning the 2026 campaign, a season with high hopes after Kyler Murray arrived in town on a $1.3 million price tag. The club has the roster to contend, so long as Murray acclimates to the offense with few hitches.Still, a handful of items could derail 2026. Ranked … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to chip off the Green Bay Packers by a point or two at U.S. Bank Stadium this Sunday, kicking off the 2026 campaign against a very familiar foe. Along the way, seven Vikings players will encounter crossroads this season, the nature of the beast in a business often referred to … 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
Stars like Justin Jefferson, Christian Darrisaw, and Kyler Murray will obviously determine how far the Minnesota Vikings go in 2026, but what about the other guys? They have the utmost importance, too, and VikesNow is here at the top of September to mention them by name.Listed in alphabetical order, the following Vikings matter much more … Read more
At VikesNow, we recognize that not everyone is a hardcore Minnesota Vikings fan who scans the internet for daily purple content. If that’s you, this article is just what the doctor ordered. The goal is to explain the high-level changes over the last several months and what they mean for Minnesota, a franchise entering Year … Read more