Vikings GM Nolan Teasley vows to stay active on the trade market, eyeing a possible deal for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert as the L.A. club sits 0-6 ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. A recent Ringer video with Tom Pelissero and Bill Simmons debates whether Minnesota could part with three (or two) first‑round picks for the 28‑year‑old, who is struggling this season with a 59.4% completion rate, 1,141 yards, 5 TDs and 8 INTs. The article notes Herbert’s past success—26 TDs in 2025—and contrasts it with Vikings starter Kyler Murray’s injury risk. It also flags other Chargers assets like safety Derwin James and edge rusher Khalil Mack as potential trade chips.
Justin Jefferson enters Week 7 with a chance to rebound as the Minnesota Vikings face an Indianapolis Colts secondary likely without Sauce Gardner.
The Indianapolis Colts' secondary looks like it will be shorthanded when they visit the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Shane Steichen is on to Colts @ Minnesota after Ballard’s firing!
At 4-2, the Green Bay Packers are tied with the Chicago Bears for second place in the NFC North. The duo are a game and a half behind the Minnesota Vikings at 5-0. Riding a three-game winning streak, the Packers will travel to Detroit to take on the Lions in a divisional clash. The Lions […]
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After a perfect 5‑0 start, the Vikings' GM Nolan Teasley may eye a bold move before Week 7 against the Colts. Insider Alec Lewis lists three‑time First‑Team All‑Pro left guard Quenton Nelson as a realistic trade target, despite his long‑term fit questions. Nelson could replace injured left guard Donovan Jackson now, while Vikings could reshuffle the line—potentially moving Will Fries to center and shifting Jackson to right guard next season. The article weighs Nelson’s impact against contract uncertainties at guard and center, highlighting the trade as the most compelling upgrade for Minnesota’s offensive interior.
Caleb Williams had a lot to answer for when he returned to the Chicago Bears lineup. He had missed three games with a hamstring injury sustained late in a rough 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and the team’s subsequent 31-7 blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers occurred while he was sidelined. The Bears […]
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Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray learned the hard way in Week 1. Alex Smith explains why he should NEVER slide on the football field again.
The Indianapolis Colts have fired GM Chris Ballard, promoting Ed Dodds as interim front‑office chief while Shane Steichen stays as head coach. The move follows a 2‑4 start to the 2026 season, contrasting sharply with the Vikings’ perfect 5‑0 record. With former Vikings like Cam Bynum, Laquon Treadwell and Jerry Tillery on the Colts roster, Minnesota faces a familiar foe on Oct. 25 at 12:00 p.m. The fire‑sale may spark roster shake‑ups, targeting players such as Quenton Nelson, Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner before the trade deadline, adding intrigue to the Week 7 showdown.
The New York Giants recently fell to 3-2-1 with a tough home loss to the New Orleans Saints. JJ McCarthy made his Giants debut in this one after his recent trade from the Minnesota Vikings, taking over for a struggling Jameis Winston and nearly leading a miraculous comeback for the team. It was an impressive […]
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The Minnesota Vikings should not wait for Jauan Jennings’ disappointing fit to become an offseason regret. Before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, they should call the San Francisco 49ers and turn an underused veteran into future draft capital. Jennings joined Minnesota on a one-year contract after spending his first five NFL seasons with San Francisco. […]
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Per Alec Lewis of The Athletic, Vikings GM Nolan Teasley “is open to pursuing a bevy of ideas at the trade deadline.” Lewis headlined a few position that would make sense for the Vikings, and was clear asking price and cap implications will determine the extent of potential moves. He feels tight end is a […]
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The Minnesota Vikings may need a long-term answer at safety, and one insider floated a name that should sound awfully familiar to Gophers fans.
In Week 6 of the "Mendoza Meter", Kirk Cousins rallied to change a conversation we might otherwise legitimately be having about who the Raiders' starting quarterback should be.
The weaknesses of the Indianapolis Colts seem to run into the strengths of the Minnesota Vikings ahead of their Week 7 matchup.
The Vikings' offense still struggles, and with Kyler Murray still finding his stride, the running game needs an upgrade before the 2026 trade deadline. Vikings Territory highlights five RBs on the market: Tony Pollard (Titans), a 14th‑ranked rusher with solid receiving skills; Alvin Kamara (Saints), a veteran dual‑threat despite a decline; Tyler Allgeier (Cardinals), a 26‑year‑old who once topped 1,000 yards but now averages 3.0 ypc; Breece Hall (Jets), the most promising 25‑year‑old talent though likely pricey; and Emanuel Wilson (Seahawks), a dependable RB3 option amid Seattle’s rebuild. Each candidate offers a different blend of run and pass ability for Minnesota to consider.
Through Week 6 the NFC North stands out as the NFL’s strongest division, with all four clubs holding winning records while most of the rest of the NFC flounders. Yet each squad harbors a glaring weakness: the Detroit Lions boast a No. 2 scoring offense but rank 29th‑30th in pass‑defense metrics, exposing a vulnerable secondary; the Green Bay Packers have surged defensively but sit dead‑last in rush‑blocking, making their run game virtually nonexistent; the Minnesota Vikings dominate defensively—leading in points allowed and blitz rate—but lack an offensive identity, ranking near the bottom in yards and points per drive; the Chicago Bears appear most balanced, sitting 12th in points scored and 6th in points allowed despite quarterback injuries. These flaws could derail the North’s championship hopes.
Entering their bye week at 5-0, the Vikings lead the NFL with the top scoring defense (ranked #1 by EPA) but sit 22nd in points per game on offense. Historical data since 2002 shows a #1 defense has won the Super Bowl five times versus just two for a #1 offense, and 12 of the last 24 champions featured a top‑2 unit on one side of the ball. With a combined rank of 23 (22 offense + 1 defense) and a #3 point differential, Minnesota appears poised as a legitimate contender, though upcoming matchups vs. the Bills and 49ers will test whether their defense can carry them to a Lombardi trophy.
After another loss by the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the decision by the Minnesota Vikings in 2022 to pass on Jim Harbaugh continues to look right.
The Game Haus outlines five waiver‑wire sleepers for standard‑scoring fantasy football in Week 7. Running back Jordan Mason (Vikings) returns from a thumb fracture and should reclaim a heavy workload; WR Germie Bernard (Steelers) exploded with 11 catches and a TD in Week 6 after stepping in for the injured Michael Pittman Jr.; Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. posted 103 yards and a touchdown in his first game back, though he’s a low‑ownership option (2.9%); RB Jonah Coleman (Broncos) showed a touchdown and three receptions before an ankle injury; and WR Tre Tucker (Raiders) tallied 119 yards and a TD in Week 2 and two TDs in Week 6, making him a high‑risk, high‑reward start. All players are owned in under 55% of ESPN leagues, offering fresh add‑potential for managers.
The Vikings return from a bye to host the Colts in Week 7, staying one of three unbeaten teams at 6-0 alongside the Chiefs and 49ers. Minnesota’s defense and special teams lead the league, but the offense has struggled, especially in the passing game. Key players—LT Christian Darrisaw, WR Jordan Addison, TE T.J. Hockenson and RB Jordan Mason—are expected back after injuries. Indianapolis comes off back‑to‑back losses, highlighted by three turnovers and a blocked punt against the Titans. Past visits to U.S. Bank Stadium have favored the Vikings, including a historic 39‑36 comeback in 2022. Kickoff is Sunday at noon CT on CBS.
Coach Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears got back on the winning track with a 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium that had coach Ben Johnson breaking out a new dance move. Williams broke a Bears record held by Mitchell Trubisky as he lit up the scoreboard against Kevin Stefanski’s Dirty Birds. Now 4-2 […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders have emerged as a sneaky postseason threat, despite three straight losses. An upgrade a wide receiver could take them to the next level.
In his first legitimate on-field action since getting traded by the Minnesota Vikings, J.J. McCarthy almost led the New York Giants to a comeback win.
J.J. McCarthy got an extended look in relief of an ineffective Jameis Winston in the Giants' loss to the Saints. In classic McCarthy fashion, he made both his new and old team look good for their decisions to get together for a trade.