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Vikings | Wednesday practice report for Vikings Wed Nov 20, 06:30 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Josh Oliver (ankle, wrist) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. DE Jonathan Bullard (toe) was limited during practice. LB Gabriel Murphy (knee) and TE Nick Muse (hand) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones takes part in practice Wed Nov 20, 06:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (ribs) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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Vikings | Sam Darnold a limited participant Wed Nov 20, 06:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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Vikings | Nick Muse cleared to practice Wed Nov 20, 02:59 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Nick Muse (hand) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Link to story Vikings | Josh Oliver uncertain for Week 12 Mon Nov 18, 07:46 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Josh Oliver (ankle) is dealing with a sprained ankle, and his status for Week 12 is uncertain at this point, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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Vikings | Patrick Jones II pummels Will Levis Mon Nov 18, 02:26 AM
Minnesota Vikings DE Patrick Jones II finished with five tackles (four solo), five quarterback hits, and two sacks against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11.
Link to story Vikings | Big day for Andrew Van Ginkel Mon Nov 18, 02:15 AM
Minnesota Vikings LB Andrew Van Ginkel had a team-high eight tackles (seven solo), including three tackles for loss, and a pair of sacks in a win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Nov. 17.
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Vikings | Jalen Nailor held off stat sheet Sun Nov 17, 06:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor was targeted two times during the Week 11 game but finished the game with zero receptions.
Link to story Vikings | T.J. Hockenson quiet in Week 11 Sun Nov 17, 06:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught two passes for 13 yards against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11. He was targeted three times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson did little and was outproduced by Josh Oliver, who isn't going away in this offense that likes to put two tight ends on the field at times. The matchup against the Bears this week isn't a good one, and Chicago held Tucker Kraft off of the stat sheet, so Hockenson isn't an automatic start. |
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Vikings | Josh Oliver finishes with 34 yards Sun Nov 17, 06:50 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Josh Oliver caught three passes for 34 yards against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11. He was targeted three times during the game.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison catches TD pass Sun Nov 17, 06:47 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught three passes for 61 yards and one touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11. He was targeted eight times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Addison had to leave Sunday's game in the second half because he was cramping. He wasn't able to return, but there are no concerns about his availability for next week's game in Chicago. "He was cramping," head coach Kevin O'Connell said of Addison. "We tried to do all the different tactics you do when that happens, but he just wasn't able to get there to get back in the game." Without Addison, the Vikings gave more reps to players like Jalen Nailor -- who had a would-be 46-yard touchdown go right through his hands -- and Brandon Powell. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson leads MIN in receiving Sun Nov 17, 06:43 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson caught six passes for 81 yards against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11. He was targeted eight times during the game.
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Vikings | Cam Akers reaches end zone Sun Nov 17, 06:38 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers caught two passes for 11 yards and one touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11. He also rushed for 25 yards on 10 carries during the game.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones held in check Sun Nov 17, 06:37 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones rushed for 39 yards on 15 carries against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11. He also caught one pass for four yards during the game.
| Footballguys view: It's possible that Jones is wearing down under a big workload and multiple bumps and bruises. Cam Akers scored and got enough work to think of this backfield as a committee going forward until we see otherwise. Jones isn't an automatic fantasy start against the Bears next week. |
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Vikings | Sam Darnold accounts for three touchdowns Sun Nov 17, 06:33 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold went 20-for-32 for 246 yards and two touchdowns against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11. He also rushed for 18 yards and one touchdown on eight carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Darnold got bailed out by a few defensive penalties or it wouldn't have been as big of a fantasy day for him. He'll face a tough Bears defense next week and shouldn't be your QB1 unless you are covering a Joe Burrow bye. |
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Vikings | Jake McQuaide elevated Sat Nov 16, 05:05 PM
Minnesota Vikings LS Jacob McQuaide was elevated from the practice squad for Week 11 on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Link to story Vikings | Aaron Jones on track to play Fri Nov 15, 04:02 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (ribs) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 15, and is not on the injury report for Week 11.
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Vikings | No designation for Sam Darnold Fri Nov 15, 03:59 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 15, and is not on the injury report for Week 11.
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Vikings | Week 11 injury report for Minnesota Fri Nov 15, 03:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Gabriel Murphy (knee) practiced in full for a second straight day on Friday, Nov. 15, but has been ruled out for Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans. CB Stephon Gilmore (rest) and S Harrison Smith (rest) did not practice on Friday but are expected to play. RB Aaron Jones (ribs), TE Josh Oliver (wrist, hand), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (hip), LB Blake Cashman (elbow), QB Sam Darnold (hand), S Theo Jackson (hand), LB Ivan Pace Jr. (knee) and OT Cam Robinson (foot) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
Link to storyHarrison Smith player page
Stephon Gilmore player page
Aaron Jones player page
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Josh Oliver player page
Blake Cashman player page
Andrew Van Ginkel player page
Vikings | Sam Darnold upgraded Thursday Thu Nov 14, 04:53 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold (elbow) practiced in full on Thursday, Nov. 14, after being limited the day before.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones limited again Thu Nov 14, 04:51 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (ribs) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Nov. 14.
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Vikings | Vikings' Thursday injury report Thu Nov 14, 04:48 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (ribs), TE Josh Oliver (wrist, hand) and LB Andrew Van Ginkel (hip) were limited participants in practice on Thursday, Nov. 14. Also, QB Sam Darnold (hand), LB Blake Cashman (elbow), DB Theo Jackson (hand), LB Gabriel Murphy (knee), LB Ivan Pace Jr. (knee) and OT Cam Robinson (foot) practiced in full.
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Blake Cashman player page
Andrew Van Ginkel player page
Vikings | Wednesday practice report for Vikings Wed Nov 13, 05:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Gabriel Murphy (knee), TE Josh Oliver (hand, wrist), OT Cam Robinson (foot) and LB Andrew Van Ginkel (hip) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. LB Blake Cashman (elbow), S Theo Jackson (hand) and LB Ivan Pace Jr. (knee) fully participated in practice. The Vikings did not hold a practice Wednesday, so the practice report is an estimation.
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Andrew Van Ginkel player page
Vikings | Aaron Jones listed as limited Wed Nov 13, 05:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (ribs) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. The Vikings did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Vikings | Sam Darnold a limited participant Wed Nov 13, 05:51 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold (hand) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 13. The Vikings did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Vikings | Cam Robinson has sore foot Wed Nov 13, 02:50 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Cam Robinson (foot) is dealing with foot soreness, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy had second surgery Wed Nov 13, 02:30 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) had a second surgery on his right knee this week to address swelling after he increased rehab activity, but there is no change in his recovery timeline, per source on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy was the team's first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, but a meniscus injury knocked him out before the start of the regular season. If his recovery is still on track, McCarthy should be back out there for the Vikings at the start of the 2025 season. With Sam Darnold turning back into Sam Darnold, McCarthy might be the unquestioned starter upon his return. |
Vikings | Aaron Jones day to day Mon Nov 11, 03:19 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (ribs) is considered day-to-day, and the team feels optimistic about his chances to play in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans, according to sources Monday, Nov. 11.
| Footballguys view: Jones missed time in the second half of Sunday's win in Jacksonville due to a chest injury but got back into the contest late in the fourth quarter. During his time off the field, he underwent X-rays that were returned negative, per ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert. Head coach Kevin O'Connell called Jones' health concern a rib issue Monday, so pain tolerance likely will be the running back's main impediment in the short term. We'll follow up, but the early expectation that Jones will play is reasonable. Still, it might be worth rostering Cam Akers as a fallback. |
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Vikings | Andrew Van Ginkel gets to quarterback Sun Nov 10, 04:45 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Andrew Van Ginkel posted three solo tackles with a sack, two tackles for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Vikings | Blake Cashman, Ivan Pace top the charts Sun Nov 10, 04:42 PM
Minnesota Vikings LBs Blake Cashman and Ivan Pace Jr. each had five total stops, three of the solo variety, with one sack and two tackles for loss in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The only difference in the stat lines was Cashman had two quarterback hits, while Pace had just one.
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Vikings | One catch for Jalen Nailor, Trent Sherfield Sun Nov 10, 04:41 PM
Minnesota Vikings WRs Jalen Nailor and Trent Sherfield each had one reception for 11 yards in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Nailor was targeted three times, while Sherfield was targeted once.
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Vikings | Just two catches for Jordan Addison Sun Nov 10, 04:34 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison ended up with two catches for 25 yards on five targets in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: There were big plays there for Addison if Sam Darnold was better today. Don't drop him, but it's reasonable to keep him on the bench until Darnold puts together a complete game after being very uneven over the last two weeks. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson mostly held in check Sun Nov 10, 04:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson ended up with five receptions for 48 yards on nine targets in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: If you avoided Jefferson early in your draft because you thought Sam Darnold would be bad for his fantasy value, you were right for today at least. Hopefully Darnold shakes off the poor decision making he exhibited at the worst moments today. The only reason the Vikings won is that the Jaguars quarterback (Mac Jones) was actually worse. |
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Vikings | Josh Oliver racks up six targets Sun Nov 10, 04:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Josh Oliver had four receptions for 52 yards and six targets in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Vikings | Eight grabs for T.J. Hockenson Sun Nov 10, 04:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson managed game highs with eight receptions, 72 yards and nine targets in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson was the most frequent target for Sam Darnold, but it was a frustrating day for the Vikings offense, so maybe that's not a great thing. Still, Hockenson looked like his old self in his second week back from serious knee surgery and he proved that he belongs in lineups going forward after starting slow last week. |
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Vikings | Ty Chandler totals four carries Sun Nov 10, 04:21 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler rushed four times for 18 yards in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, while he was not targeted in the pass game.
Link to story Vikings | Cam Akers receives 14 total touches Sun Nov 10, 04:18 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Cam Akers rushed 13 times for 38 yards in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, while adding a 9-yard reception on his only target.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones able to finish up Sun Nov 10, 04:16 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (chest) was able to return to the Week 10 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he finished up with 17 rushes for 88 yards while adding two receptions for 13 yards on three targets.
| Footballguys view: We'll watch the injury report to check on Jones, who wasn't the problem on this long afternoon for the Vikings offense. Cam Akers should be on a roster in every league as Jones backup with a good matchup against the Titans up next. |
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Vikings | Sam Darnold terrible in Week 10 Sun Nov 10, 04:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold completed 24-of-38 passes for 241 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, while running seven times for 28 yards.
| Footballguys view: Darnold had two red zone interceptions and a third that was returned 50+ yards before Ronald Darby fumbled it back to the Vikings. The Vikings didn't score an offensive touchdown. Give some credit to the Jaguars defense, but it does seem like the Darnold magic is wearing off. Next week's game against Tennessee should be easy, but this one was supposed to be easy too. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones leaves game Sun Nov 10, 03:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (chest) suffered a chest injury during the Week 10 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Vikings | Week 10 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Nov 10, 11:40 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, OG Dan Feeney, CB Dwight McGlothern, DB Fabian Moreau, QB Brett Rypien and OT Walter Rouse inactive for Week 10.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones staying busy Sat Nov 9, 09:01 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones is averaging 18.9 touches and 101.3 yards from scrimmage per game this season.
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Vikings | Gabriel Murphy ruled out Sat Nov 9, 05:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Gabriel Murphy (knee) was downgraded to out for Week 10 on Saturday, Nov. 9. Also, LS Jacob McQuaide was elevated from the practice squad.
Link to story Vikings | Week 10 injury report for Minnesota Fri Nov 8, 02:40 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Gabriel Murphy (knee) was upgraded to a limited practice on Friday, Nov. 8, and is listed as questionable for Week 10 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. LBs Blake Cashman (toe) and Ivan Pace Jr. (knee) were upgraded to a full practice on Friday but are also listed as questionable. CB Stephon Gilmore (rest) and S Harrison Smith (rest) did not practice on Friday but are expected to play. C Garrett Bradbury (rest), CB Akayleb Evans (hip), S Theo Jackson (hand), TE Josh Oliver (wrist) and LB Andrew Van Ginkel (rest) practiced in full on Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Josh Oliver player page
Blake Cashman player page
Andrew Van Ginkel player page
Vikings | Thursday practice report for Vikings Thu Nov 7, 04:48 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Gabriel Murphy (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 7. LB Ivan Pace Jr. (knee) and LB Blake Cashman (toe) were limited during practice. C Garrett Bradbury (non-injury), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (non-injury), CB Akayleb Evans (hip), S Theo Jackson (hand) and TE Josh Oliver (wrist) fully participated in practice.
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Blake Cashman player page
Andrew Van Ginkel player page
Vikings | Minnesota signs Travis Bell Thu Nov 7, 02:39 AM
The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent DT Travis Bell (Bengals) to the practice squad on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Link to story Vikings | Wednesday practice report for Vikings Wed Nov 6, 06:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings C Garrett Bradbury (non-injury), LB Ivan Pace Jr. (knee) and LB Andrew Van Ginkel (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 6. LB Blake Cashman (toe), CB Akayleb Evans (hip) and LB Gabriel Murphy (knee) were limited during practice. S Theo Jackson (hand) and TE Josh Oliver (wrist) fully participated in practice.
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Blake Cashman player page
Andrew Van Ginkel player page
Vikings | Gabriel Murphy designated to return Wed Nov 6, 01:27 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Gabriel Murphy (undisclosed) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Also, DL Jalen Redmond was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.
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Vikings | Andrew DePaola lands on IR Tue Nov 5, 04:41 PM
Minnesota Vikings LS Andrew DePaola (hand) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Free-agent LS Jacob McQuaide was signed to replace him on the roster.
Link to story Vikings | Will Reichard lands on injured reserve Tue Nov 5, 03:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings PK Will Reichard (quad) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
| Footballguys view: Reichard, a sixth-round pick in this year's draft, had not missed a kick this season until he missed a pair of field goals in Minnesota's victory over Indianapolis on Sunday night. He has hit 14-of-16 field goals and all 23 extra points in 2024. Reichard will miss at least the next four games. John Parker Romo, who has never kicked in a regular-season game, was signed to cover for Reichard. |