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Minnesota Vikings News
Latest Minnesota Vikings news, roster moves, injuries, schedule updates, transactions and analysis from Football Sports News.
FSN PLAYOFF FORECAST
Minnesota Vikings playoff chances & Super Bowl odds
FSN’s current model gives the Vikings a 86.3% chance to make the playoffs and a 3.1% chance to win the Super Bowl, based on 5,000 full-season simulations.
Week 9 live forecast
FSN-SEASON-SIM-1.2
- Make Playoffs
- 86.3%
- Win NFC North
- 27.0%
- No. 1 Seed
- 10.5%
- Reach Super Bowl
- 9.3%
- Win Super Bowl
- 3.1%
- Projected Wins
- 11.1
WHY THE ODDS MOVED
What changed for the Vikings
Largest model-input changes since the prior saved checkpoint.
Recent form
−0.5 model pts
Recent weighted scoring margin is +3.2 points.
Injury outlook
+0.2 model pts
2 meaningful non-QB injury listings are currently weighted.
Model pts describe changes in FSN’s forecasting inputs; they are not additive playoff-probability percentage points.
WEEK 9 ROOTING GUIDE
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Who should Vikings fans root for this week?
FSN ranks the other games by how much each result helps this team’s simulated playoff path. Your own game is excluded—winning it is still Plan A.
ROOT FORMiami Dolphinsover Detroit Lions
+7.5 ptsDivision odds
ROOT FORTampa Bay Buccaneersover Chicago Bears
+5.4 ptsDivision odds
ROOT FORNew England Patriotsover Green Bay Packers
+4.4 ptsPlayoff odds
Based on 5,000 full-season simulations. Small Monte Carlo edges can move as the model refreshes.
Top story
J.J. McCarthy’s Vikings Future Hits a Crossroads After Falling to QB3
J.J. McCarthy will open 2026 as Minnesota’s third quarterback behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz. The move does not end his Vikings story, but it makes this season…
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Latest News
NFL • 1 month ago
Kyler Murray Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Start for Vikings in Week 3
Kyler Murray has cleared the concussion protocol and will return as the Vikings’ starting quarterback in Week 3…
NFL • 2 months ago
Kyler Murray Ruled Out vs. Bears as Vikings Turn to Carson Wentz in Week 2
Kyler Murray has been ruled out for the Vikings' Week 2 game against the Bears, leaving Carson Wentz…
NFL • 2 months ago
Vikings Put Jordan Mason on IR After Thumb Surgery, Add DeeJay Dallas and Jerome Ford
The Vikings placed Jordan Mason on injured reserve after thumb surgery, promoted DeeJay Dallas and added Jerome Ford…
NFL • 2 months ago
Harrison Smith Returns for a 15th Vikings Season Just in Time for Packers Week
Harrison Smith is back with Minnesota on a one-year deal after months of uncertainty, giving the Vikings an…
NFL • 2 months ago
Harrison Smith Returns to Vikings for 15th Season, Giving Brian Flores One More Veteran Fixer
Harrison Smith is returning to Minnesota for a 15th NFL season, giving the Vikings another year of leadership…
NFL • 2 months ago
The Vikings Chose Kyler Murray for the Present Without Giving Up on the Future
Kyler Murray won Minnesota’s quarterback job while J.J. McCarthy slipped to third on the depth chart. The 2026…
2026
Minnesota Vikings Schedule
Oct 25Final
vsIndianapolis Colts
W 16-10
Nov 1Final
atDetroit Lions
L 15-19
Nov 9Mon
vsBuffalo Bills
8:15 PM ET
Nov 15Sun
atGreen Bay Packers
1:00 PM ET
Nov 22Sun
atSan Francisco 49ers
8:20 PM ET
Nov 29Sun
vsAtlanta Falcons
1:00 PM ET
NFC North
Standings
TeamWLTPCT
MINMinnesota Vikings
6
1
0
0.857
CHIChicago Bears
6
2
0
0.750
DETDetroit Lions
5
2
0
0.714
GBGreen Bay Packers
5
3
0
0.625
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2026 Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | Exp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyler Murray | QB | 5'10" | 207 | 7 |
| 11 | Carson Wentz | QB | 6'5" | 237 | 10 |
| 12 | Max Brosmer | QB | 6'2" | 218 | 1 |
| 21 | Demond Claiborne | RB | 5'10" | 188 | R |
| 27 | Jordan Mason | RB | 5'11" | 230 | 4 |
| 33 | Aaron Jones | RB | 5'9" | 208 | 9 |
| 45 | Max Bredeson | RB | 6'2" | 252 | R |
| 3 | Jordan Addison | WR | 5'11" | 179 | 3 |
| 4 | Myles Price | WR | 5'9" | 183 | 1 |
| 13 | Tai Felton | WR | 6'1" | 186 | 1 |
| 14 | Jauan Jennings | WR | 6'3" | 214 | 6 |
| 18 | Justin Jefferson | WR | 6'1" | 192 | 6 |
| 84 | Josh Oliver | TE | 6'5" | 264 | 7 |
| 85 | Ben Yurosek | TE | 6'4" | 251 | 1 |
| 86 | Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 6'5" | 250 | 1 |
| 87 | T.J. Hockenson | TE | 6'5" | 248 | 7 |
| 60 | Joe Huber | OL | 6'5" | 310 | 1 |
| 62 | Nick Samac | OL | 6'4" | 317 | 2 |
| 64 | Blake Brandel | OL | 6'7" | 315 | 6 |
| 65 | Michael Jurgens | OL | 6'4" | 311 | 2 |
| 71 | Christian Darrisaw | OL | 6'5" | 314 | 5 |
| 72 | Ryan Van Demark | OL | 6'6" | 307 | 4 |
| 74 | Donovan Jackson | OL | 6'4" | 324 | 1 |
| 75 | Brian O'Neill | OL | 6'7" | 310 | 8 |
| 76 | Will Fries | OL | 6'6" | 321 | 5 |
| 78 | Caleb Tiernan | OL | 6'7" | 323 | R |
| 50 | Levi Drake Rodriguez | DL | 6'2" | 307 | 2 |
| 61 | Jalen Redmond | DL | 6'3" | 305 | 3 |
| 90 | Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | DL | 6'5" | 290 | 1 |
| 95 | Caleb Banks | DL | 6'6" | 327 | R |
| 97 | Domonique Orange | DL | 6'2" | 322 | R |
| 99 | Elijah Williams | DL | 6'3" | 298 | 1 |
| 0 | Ivan Pace Jr. | LB | 5'10" | 235 | 3 |
| 15 | Dallas Turner | LB | 6'3" | 247 | 2 |
| 17 | Kyle Van Noy | LB | 6'3" | 255 | 12 |
| 32 | Chaz Chambliss | LB | 6'1" | 244 | 1 |
| 32 | Jamal Adams | LB | 6'1" | 213 | 9 |
| 41 | Jake Golday | LB | 6'4" | 239 | R |
| 43 | Andrew Van Ginkel | LB | 6'4" | 242 | 7 |
| 48 | Jacob Roberts | LB | — | 233 | R |
| 51 | Blake Cashman | LB | 6'1" | 235 | 7 |
| 55 | Eric Wilson | LB | 6'1" | 230 | 9 |
| 92 | Tyler Batty | LB | 6'5" | 271 | 1 |
| 98 | Bo Richter | LB | 6'1" | 250 | 2 |
| 2 | Isaiah Rodgers | DB | 5'10" | 180 | 6 |
| 5 | Zemaiah Vaughn | DB | 6'3" | 180 | 1 |
| 7 | Byron Murphy | DB | 5'11" | 190 | 7 |
| 8 | Jakobe Thomas | DB | 6'1" | 211 | R |
| 20 | Charles Demmings | DB | 6'1" | 193 | R |
| 22 | Harrison Smith | DB | 6'2" | 214 | 14 |
| 23 | James Pierre | DB | 6'2" | 185 | 6 |
| 24 | Jay Ward | DB | 6'1" | 188 | 3 |
| 26 | Theo Jackson | DB | 6'1" | 203 | 4 |
| 29 | Jacob Thomas | DB | 6'1" | 212 | R |
| 44 | Josh Metellus | DB | 5'11" | 210 | 6 |
| 16 | Will Reichard | K | 6'1" | 190 | 2 |
| 19 | Brett Thorson | P | 6'1" | 237 | R |
| 42 | Andrew DePaola | LS | 6'1" | 230 | 14 |
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Injury Report
KneeQuestionable
Not injury related - resting playerDid Not Participate In Practice
Not injury related - resting playerLimited Participation in Practice
KneeFull Participation in Practice
KneeFull Participation in Practice
AnkleFull Participation in Practice
KneeFull Participation in Practice
MIN
Transactions
MINRoster movesNo current Minnesota Vikings transaction entries are available in the data cache.
NFC North
