Kevin O'Connell's disappointment was captured live on the air during the Vikings' preseason game against the Patriots on Saturday.
Dan Treacy
Here are the latest injury updates for Vikings WR Rondale Moore, who got hurt in the Vikings' first preseason game.
Teddy Ricketson
The second-year quarterback played just one drive in his return to action.
Daniel Chavkin
Here's everything you need to know about Vikings vs. Texans, including TV channel and streaming options for the NFL preseason game.
Chirag Radhyan
The veteran quarterback is joining his eighth team in the NFL.
Jordan Addison will be absent for Minnesota's first three games of the season. The Vikings' front office doesn't appear too concerned.
David Suggs
The Vikings will be without WR Jordan Addison until they play in Ireland. Here's why.
The pass rusher was one of the best players in the league at his peak.
Minnesota is moving on.
Billy Heyen
The NFL will play three games across the pond this year. Here's a look at which NFL teams will be playing in London in 2025.
Bears, Patriots add major value while Saints and Vikings make questionable decisions.
Bill Bender
The 40-year-old was booked and released in Minnesota early Friday morning.
With multiple QBs signing in free agency, where does that leave Aaron Rodgers for his next destination?
Morgan Moriarty
Here is more on the Vikings' decision not to pursue their former divisional foe.
Gilbert McGregor
Here is how the Vikings' running back room looks after trading for former San Francisco running back Jordan Mason.
Aaron Rodgers remains the biggest name left on the free agency market in 2025. Here's a look at where he could land.
The Vikings redirected money that could have been used for Sam Darnold toward a handful of key free agents.
Minnesota's starting quarterback in 2024 will play elsewhere in 2025. How is the Vikings' quarterback room looking without Darnold?
Daniel Mader
Will Minnesota's starting QB from last season have a new home?
Aaron Jones is taking his talents back to Minnesota, agreeing to terms with the Vikings on Sunday.
Andrew Katz
Sam Darnold did not receive a franchise tag from the Vikings, so which teams would be a good a fit for the Comeback Player of the Year?
Colin Capece
Andy Reid's coaching tree has been significantly better than that of Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Take a look at just how successful.
Joe Rivera
Before the "other" NFL honors are revealed, find out who won Sporting News' major individual awards for the 2024 regular season, exclusively based on voting from their playing, coaching, and front-office peers.
Vinnie Iyer
The Rams sacked Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold nine times in their wild-card win.
Thanks to a Herculean effort from their defense, the Rams dominated the Vikings on Monday to advance to the divisional round of the playoffs.
Michael OHara
The Rams had to overcome a lot this week leading up to Monday's game vs. Minnesota, and they used the adversity to fuel their performance.
Sam Darnold's strong 2024 NFL regular season with the Vikings ended with a thud in Monday night's lopsided wild-card playoff loss to the Rams. Here's what it means for his offseason value in 2025.
Minnesota caught a bad break in a key moment early against the Rams.
Here's why the Vikings are wearing a KJ patch on their uniforms in 2024.
The ESPN analyst sounded different than he normally does.
After stepping away from the public spotlight for several months, J.J. McCarthy has emerged with a new look.
The veteran coach has had a rocky few years in the league, but his stock is once again on the rise after a successful season as Vikings' defensive coordinator.
Daniel Jones will be a piece of the Vikings' roster ahead of their playoff push.
Vikings RB Cam Akers will face off vs. his former team in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Here's what to know about his departure from L.A.
Wildfires have scorched Los Angeles in recent weeks, and they've had a notable impact on the sports world, including during wild-card weekend.
The Vikings have a tough decision to make on Sam Darnold as their starting quarterback, including whether they just want to turn the page to injured first-round pick J.J. McCarthy in Year 2.
On top of posting a career-high three interceptions, safety Cam Bynum has turned the Minnesota defense into a viral dance group.
Los Angeles will take on the Eagles in the divisional round.
Sam Darnold has led the Vikings' quarterback room all season, but the team does have some depth ready behind him.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Rams vs. Vikings NFL Wild Card game.
Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield were supposed to be franchise saviors for the Jets and Browns, respectively, but after a stint together in Carolina, they've had career revivals with new teams.
The 2024 NFL season may go down as the year of the running back, and the free agent class is a big reason for that.
Here are the latest updates after the 2025 wild-card game between the Rams and Vikings was moved because of wildfires in Los Angeles.
Here's breaking down the hierarchy of the 14 teams in the 2025 NFL Playoffs, comparing their championship odds to their true Super Bowl-winning potential.
Jahmyr Gibbs scored all four of Detroit’s touchdowns on Sunday night, pushing the Lions past the Vikings and locking up the NFC’s top playoff seed.
Dan Campbell anticipates a third matchup between the Lions and Vikings before all is said and done.
Despite winning 14 games, the Vikings have plenty on the line in Week 18.
Is Kevin O'Connell on the trading block heading into the 2025 offseason?
With the NFC's No. 1 seed up for grabs, the Vikings spent $2 million to try to make it feel like less of a home game for the Lions in Week 18.
Minnesota has a chance to earn home-field advantage in the playoffs.
The Vikings and Packers are both playoff-bound, but each team saw its outlook change after Sunday's NFC North battle.
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Vikings vs. Packers NFL Week 17 game
Ishika Dadhwal
The Eagles' hopes for landing the No. 1 seed in the NFC took a hit with a Week 16 loss to the Commanders.
Bryan Murphy
Minnesota continued to roll with a dominant victory over Chicago on 'Monday Night Football," keeping their dreams of an NFC North title and No. 1 seed well within reach.
Justin Jefferson and Randy Moss are inextricably linked as two of the baddest pass-catchers to ever grace Minnesota's gridiron. On Monday, the young blood offered his support for his longtime hero and fellow Vikings icon.
The Minnesota Vikings are debuting a new 'Winter Warrior' jersey against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football to close out Week 15.
Sam Darnold is the latest veteran QB to have a late-blooming season on a much different team than the one who drafted him. Here's looking at the best places for him to sign in 2025 free agency, including staying in Minnesota.
Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson shared kind words with one another once the dust settled on the Falcons and Vikings' Week 14 affair.
Sam Darnold's stellar play in his first season starting with the Vikings should make the organization think twice about its J.J. McCarthy-Daniel Jones plans for next season.
The veteran quarterback failed to score a touchdown for a fourth-straight game.
The Lions picked up a crucial NFC North win over the Packers. How did the result impact the division race and NFC playoff picture?
The NFC North has proven to be the toughest division in football, and the final five weeks of the season figure to be an all-out slugfest.
Here's how Daniel Jones will shake up the Vikings QB depth chart.
The ending of the NFC North clash between Chicago and Minnesota was paused due to an injury — and Bears' fans weren't happy about it.
Daniel Jones went from being benched by the Giants to getting released by the team. Here's looking at his best short- and long-term options to his resume his NFL career.
Here's everything to know about Vikings' quarterback situation, and why Sam Darnold is unlikely to be benched despite recent red-zone interceptions.
Sarah Effress
Here is what caused the Vikings to swarm the Jaguars mascot after a turnover in their 12-7 win Sunday.
Vikings RB Aaron Jones left Sunday's game against the Jaguars after taking a hard hit to his side. Here are the latest updates on Jones' status.
The Jaguars wide receiver is dealing with a chest injury.
Benched Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson got some much-needed words of encouragement from Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell following Indianapolis' loss on SNF.
There were 19 veteran players moved in the middle of the 2024 season before the Nov. 5 trade deadline. Here's ranking them all in terms of acquisitions for their new team.
Kansas City, Detroit, and Minnesota made smart, needed moves ahead of Tuesday's 2024 NFL trade deadline, while San Francisco and Miami didn't act on any of the numerous rumors. Here's looking at the other teams who did right or wrong by dealing or not dealing.
The Vikings' defense kept the Colts out of the end zone, and Justin Jefferson did it all for the offense on Sunday night.
The Colts wide receiver has had a tough season thus far, and many fans and fantasy owners were wondering if he was even playing on 'SNF' vs. Minnesota.
Through the first half of the 2024 NFL season, the NFC North has been the league's best division with four potential playoff teams. Here's predicting the fates of Detroit, Green Bay, Minnesota, and Chicago in the second-half race.
The Vikings' young wide receiver had an interesting social media post recently, but he assured fans that isn't seeking a trade from Minnesota.
Matthew Stafford looked like his old self with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back, and L.A. took advantage of a controversial non-call to edge out Minnesota on 'Thursday Night Football.'
Here's more on the controversial non-call that ended Minnesota's comeback bid.
T.J. Hockenson's return to the field could be imminent. Here's why.
We breakdown the dating rumors surrounding Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold and "Hawk Tuah Girl" Haliey Welch.
Sam Darnold has saved the Vikings from a lost season with rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy injured. In turn, he should be rewarded with a much bigger contract from another new team in 2025.
The Vikings are 5-1 after another hot start under coach Kevin O'Connell, but given what happened two seasons ago, there are doubts about whether they are true NFC contenders vs. inflated pretenders.
Here's everything to know about the Justin Jefferson-Anthony Edwards photo, including why the Minnesota stars recreated the iconic Randy Moss-Kevin Garnett picture.
The Vikings running back has been dealing with injury concerns ahead of Week 7. Will he play vs. the Lions?
Here's everything to know about whether T.J. Hockenson will play this week, including the latest updates on the Viking tight end's status for Week 7 vs. the Lions.
Cam Akers has been traded to Minnesota for a second consecutive season to help with backfield injury issues, this time behind Aaron Jones.
Aaron Jones has been dealing with a hip injury for a few weeks, and it is now impacting him in London.
Only two undefeated teams remain through five weeks of the NFL season. Who do the Vikings and Chiefs play this week?
Kyle Irving
Jordan Addison was held without a catch in the first half on Sunday. Here's a look at his playing status.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the NFL London game between the Jets and Vikings.
The Vikings' solid start to their London game against the Jets was interrupted by a huge hit to QB Sam Darnold.
The Vikings and Jets head to London for the NFL's first game of the season across the pond. Here's how to watch the matchup with TV and live stream information.
Emily Dozier
Here's who is in the booth for the first NFL London game of the season.
We bring you the details about Tottenham Hotspur Stadium that will play host to the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.
Darnold was a first-round selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, but spent some time with multiple franchises before finding his current home with the Vikings.
We bring the latest updates on whether or not tight end T.J. Hockenson is playing in Week 5 vs. New York Jets.
Justin Jefferson and Garrett Wilson go head-to-head just a few weeks after the Vikings star took a subtle shot at the Jets receiver.
Revisiting Sam Darnold's time with the New York Jets, including what went right and what went wrong.
Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold needed a fourth team to redeem their NFL careers. From the 2018 draft to a brief stint together on the Panthers, their roads to redemption were paved in very much the same way.
The Vikings are 4-0 as the best team in the NFC after about a quarter of the 2024 NfL season and a big reason why is quarterback Sam Darnold and is MVP-caliber numbers during Minnesota's hot start.
Bill Belichick had plenty of good things to say about Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, but he had time to roast one of his former rivals in the process.
QB Kirk Cousins is already among the richest players in NFL history, and he cashed in again. Here's where Cousins ranks among the highest-earning NFL players.
Here's everything to know about Justin Jefferson's injury, including how the Vikings star was helped off the field after suffering a quad injury.
Adrian Peterson is being forced to hand over assets to pay massive debts. Here's a look back at his earnings from a stellar NFL career.
The Sporting News has the latest injury updates and news on Jordan Addison
Quarterback Sam Darnold got off to a great start against the New York Giants in Week 1 of the NFL season. Take a look at the stats from his Minnesota Vikings debut.
The Sporting News
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson won't be ready for the start of the season. When could he be back on the field?
Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison had to be carted off the field at Minnesota's practice Wednesday.
Sam Darnold was once a promising young quarterback entering the NFL. Now he could get a second chance at the starting job in Minnesota.
Brendan OSullivan
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 season with a torn meniscus.
J.J. McCarthy's preseason debut didn't start too well, but he overcame an early mistake to put together a strong first outing against the Raiders.
Jacob Camenker
Vikings WR Jordan Addison was arrested on Friday, finding himself in legal trouble for the second consecutive offseason.
Khyree Jackson died in a car accident on Saturday. He was just 24 years old.
The Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars travel to London in Week 5 of the 2024 season for the NFL's first game in the UK. Here's everything to know about tickets for this overseas matchup.
Sloan Piva
Jefferson, who is not with Minnesota to start OTAs, is looking for a lucrative extension from the Vikings. What could his next contract be worth?
Kirk Cousins left the Vikings in free agency and is now with the Falcons. Atlanta will square off against his former squad during the 2024 NFL season.
No defensive player was selected until the 15th overall pick on Thursday night, and Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner saw himself slip to the back half of the first round.
A free agent for the second time in his career, Kirk Cousins has made his decision: The QB is headed to Atlanta on a reported four-year, $180 million contract.
The Vikings have two first-round picks after a trade with the Texans. If they don't use them to trade up, who could Minnesota land?
Before the Vikings think about using their two first-round picks to trade up for the QB of choice in the 2024 NFL Draft, they should examine how such an aggressive move hasn't panned out in the past few drafts.
Justin Jefferson and the Vikings haven't figured out a long-term extension yet. Is a trade on the horizon next?
DeVonta Smith signed a lucrative extension with the Eagles. Here's how that will impact the NFL's wide receiver market.
Minnesota has now positioned itself to try and trade up in the draft for a quarterback.
Edward Sutelan
The Vikings now have a pair of first-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Could Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson reunite in Cincinnati?
The veteran quarterback won't be returning to Minnesota, as Kirk Cousins has agreed to a four-year contract with the Falcons.
The Vikings need a new quarterback with Kirk Cousins gone. They have plenty of stopgap starters and talented rookies they can target during the 2024 NFL offseason.
The Vikings might be looking at a first-round pick to replace Cousins, should he leave in free agency.
Rumors emerged that Jefferson might be a trade candidate if he can't reach an agreement with the Vikings.
Former Vikings star Adrian Peterson says he's not selling his trophies despite plenty of memorabilia up for auction.
Sam Darnold's career with the New York Jets was short lived, but it will always be remembered from a viral quote from the quarterback.
The Vikings are on the outside of the NFC playoff picture right now, but they may be able to claw their way into a wild-card spot.
The Sporting News had you covered with live updates, highlights and more from the Packers' win over the Vikings on "Sunday Night Football."
Kevin O'Connell's move to start Jaren Hall lasted all of two quarters.
"Kirko Chainz" is at it again.
The Vikings are now facing an uphill battle to make the postseason.
The Vikings are currently a game ahead of six teams in the NFC wild-card race. Can they continue to win and stay in control of their destiny?
Saturday's win over Minnesota was personal for Bengals quarterback Jake Browning.
Crissy Froyd
The Vikings looked to be on the brink of picking up a momentous Saturday afternoon win. A bizarre fourth-down call changed things, however.
Jake Browning didn't throw a pass in his first four NFL seasons. Now he's getting a chance to start for the Bengals.
Taylor and Flores will meet again when Flores' defense coaches against Taylor on Saturday in Bengals-Vikings.
Justin Jefferson's return to the Vikings lineup didn't last that long.
The Raiders and Vikings nearly had a scoreless draw in their Week 14 meeting. That would have made modern NFL history.
Could the Vikings make a quarterback change after their "Monday Night Football" loss to the Bears? Kevin O'Connell wouldn't rule it out following Joshua Dobbs' four-interception outing.
Minnesota dropped a crushing chance to defeat the Bears and solidify its postseason odds. Instead, it fell and now faces a more difficult path to the playoffs.
The Pro Bowl wide receiver has not played since injuring his hamstring in Week 5.
Joshua Dobbs and the Vikings were in command all game until Russell Wilson led a late drive to find Courtland Sutton in the end zone for a game-winning touchdown.
The Vikings have a big decision looming at the quarterback position. Here's a look at what they might be thinking ahead of it.
Joshua Dobbs is taking the league by storm with precise passing and delicate movement in the pocket. The Vikings QB is also making waves for his willingness to stand up in the fight for awareness of alopecia.
Joshua Dobbs has been a solid starter during the 2023 NFL season. Here's how much he is making and how he can cash in on his performance.
Joshua Dobbs is finally getting a chance to prove himself as an NFL starting quarterback. It only took him seven years and seven teams to find a spot to do that for a contender.
Kirk Cousins' torn Achilles threatened to derail the Vikings' season. Enter the "Passtronaut." Here's what you need to know about Joshua Dobbs' unique nickname.
Dobbs put together an excellent first half that was enough to give the Vikings an eight-point win over the Saints.
Joshua Dobbs could become the next Ryan Fitzpatrick, and football fans have his education to thank for that.
Dobbs was with the Cardinals to start the week. Five days later, he was the hero for the Vikings.
It sounds like Akers' season is over two years after his remarkable recovery from his first Achilles tear.
Osborn will not return to Sunday's game after suffering a concussion.
Kirk Cousins may not be on the field for the Vikings for the remainder of the 2023 season but he'll certainly be with them in spirit.
Just two days after Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles, Minnesota found a replacement: Cardinals QB Joshua Dobbs.
Cousins' 2023 season is over after suffering an Achilles injury against the Packers.
The Vikings suddenly have a hole at quarterback. Here's a look at how they could plug it.
The Vikings' quarterback is done for the 2023 season.
Kevin O'Connell raised a few eyebrows when he was caught telling an injured T.J. Hockenson to "go down" on the field on Monday, but the Vikings coach denies trying to break any rules.
Kirk Cousins helped lead the Vikings to an upset win over the 49ers. In doing so, he earned high marks from ESPN color commentator and former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights throughout the "Monday Night Football" matchup between the 49ers and Vikings.
While "Kirko Chainz" may be a hot trade commodity, it's actually a very distant possibility that he goes anywhere.
Hamstrings are generally very tricky to navigate, and Minnesota seems to be playing extra cautious with its extra-special wide receiver.
Jefferson left the team's loss to the Chiefs early and it isn't clear how long he might be sidelined because of the injury.
Kevin O'Connell was not happy with how the Vikings' penultimate drive of their Week 5 loss to the Chiefs was officiated.
Swift was at the Chiefs' previous two games, but will she be showing her support in Week 6?
While there's no clear-cut answer to New York's colossal hole at quarterback, one thing is certain: A trade for Kirk Cousins isn't an offramp for the team.
Kevin O'Connell regretted his decision not to have Kirk Cousins spike the ball before the Vikings' final offensive snap of the game.
It has appeared for some time that Akers would be dealt away from the Rams. It finally happened on Wednesday.
Mattison was the subject of numerous "disgustingly disrespectful" comments after Minnesota's 34-28 loss to Philadelphia on Thursday.
The Sporting News tracked all the highlights from Thursday night's NFL game between the Vikings and Eagles.
Some feel that the penalty is too harsh for the fumbling team, while others say, simply, to take care of the football.
Swift had two total touches all game against the Patriots in Week 1. He went off for a career day in Week 2 against the Vikings.
Minnesota has seven turnovers through the first two games of the 2023 NFL season, contributing to the team's 0-2 record.
Cousins and the Vikings are waiting until after the season to address his future with the team despite the fact that his contract is set to expire in March.
Putting old-time lawmen like Wyatt Earp to shame, the Vikings quarterback sported his best homage to the Wild West prior to the start of the season when he grew out an epic horseshoe mustache.
Jefferson is expected to become the NFL's highest-paid receiver once an extension is eventually reached.
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson earned Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2022, but one of his only blemishes came against Eagles CB Darius Slay in Week 2.
The Vikings moved on from Dalvin Cook during the 2023 NFL offseason. There were several reasons for the team's decision, but it all came down to cost vs. value.
Eagles vs Vikings kickoff time: Here's the TV channel and live stream information you need for tonight's NFL fixture.
Dan Gibbs
Jordan Addison's injury isn't expected to be especially significant.
Kevin Skiver
Vikings rookie Jordan Addison finds himself in trouble just days before the start of training camp.
"Quarterback," the latest documentary series from Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, is worth watching just for the Chiefs quarterback, but two lesser QBs often steal the show.
Cousins has had numerous contract restructures that provided the Vikings short-term salary relief — on top of a big payday for himself. Here's a look at his career earnings in the NFL:
Zac Al-Khateeb
The Vikings are moving on from Dalvin Cook. Here's how their new-look running back room will stack up in 2023.
Dalvin Cook has been let go by the Vikings. Here's why.
Dalvin Cook will be in a new jersey next year, but where will he be?
Dalvin Cook and the Vikings may be on different paths.
Za'Darius Smith wanted to get away from the Vikings, but they let him go on their terms.
Extension talks between Cousins and the Vikings broke down, but the veteran QB said that's just part of the business.
The Vikings opted for a "competitive rebuild" in 2022 which resulted in winning 13 games and the NFC North. They'll look to add even more young talent at the 2023 NFL Draft while still eyeing another division crown.
Nick Brinkerhoff
K.J. Osborn made perhaps the finest play of his career, helping save a man's life after noticing a burning car on the side of the road as he was approaching home.
Flores was the linebackers coach and senior defensive assistant with the Steelers in 2022 after having previously been the head coach of the Dolphins from 2019-21.
Justin Jefferson is the first wide receiver since Antonio Brown to win Sporting News Offensive Player of the Year, something accomplished only by Brown and Jerry Rice (and never Randy Moss).
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights as the Giants and Vikings faced off in the NFL playoffs.
Sam Jarden
Why was No. 3 seed Minnesota beaten at home in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs? It came down to the team not getting its best player involved enough.
