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Jordan Mason Jordan Mason Eyeing return in Week 7
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 11:29 AM
The Vikings are hopeful that Mason (thumb) will be ready to return from injured reserve for their Week 7 game versus the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mason has already missed the required four games after landing on injured reserve following the Vikings' season-opening win over the Packers, and he'll get additional time to recover from thumb surgery while the team is on bye Week 6. Assuming that Mason's thumb has healed as expected following the five-week absence, he'll likely be designated for return from IR and resume practicing coming out of the bye. Aaron Jones has shouldered the load out of the Minnesota backfield over the past four games, but Mason should reclaim the bulk of the snaps on early downs once he's reinstated from IR. |
Jauan Jennings Jauan Jennings Doesn't catch only target Sunday
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 7:43 PM
Jennings did not reel in his only target during Sunday's 23-13 win at New Orleans.
Analysis: Jennings again got the second most snaps at wide receiver for the Vikings (47) in Week 5 with Jordan Addison (hamstring) out, but it only translated to one target on the afternoon. Jennings has failed to draw more than two targets in any game so far this season, and his role could be further diminished after Minnesota's bye in Week 6 if Addison is able to return to action. |
Will Reichard Will Reichard Stays perfect in Week 5 victory
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 10:13 AM
Reichard made all three of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries during the Vikings' 23-13 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: Reichard got the Vikings on the board early in the first quarter on a 40-yard field goal before connecting on kicks from 54 and 55 yards in the second and fourth quarter, respectively. Reichard has made at least three field goals in each of his last four games and is 15-for-15 on field-goal tries through five games, which is second-best in the NFL behind Spencer Shrader (16-for-16). Reichard is also one of five kickers who have made at least five field goals from 50-plus yards. The Vikings will be on a bye for Week 6 before welcoming in the Colts for Week 7 on Sunday, Oct. 25. |
Kyler Murray Kyler Murray Sharpest game of season in win
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 4:32 PM
Murray completed 24 of 30 passes for 229 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions while adding 10 rushes for 51 yards in the Vikings' 23-13 win over the Saints on Sunday. He also recovered a fumble.
Analysis: Murray completed a season-high 80.0 percent of his passes while patiently carving up the Saints defense Sunday, and the returning Justin Jefferson unsurprisingly accounted for a significant chunk of the quarterback's production through the air with a 6-79-1 line on seven targets. Murray's yardage total was his second-highest of the season as well, trailing only the 247 he generated against the Dolphins in Week 4. The 2019 first overall pick may be starting to hit his stride in head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense, and he'll look to further master the scheme during a Week 6 bye before returning to action in a Week 7 home matchup against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 25. |
Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Garners 28 touches in win
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 4:26 PM
Jones rushed 25 times for 113 yards and a touchdown and brought in all three targets for four yards in the Vikings' 23-13 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: Jones continued handling the workhorse role in Minnesota's backfield, and he finished Sunday's contest with a new season high in carries despite exiting the game for a spell due to a leg issue. Jones added his second rushing touchdown of the season on an eight-yard run early in the fourth quarter, while the 100-yard effort was his second of the campaign. Sunday marked Jones' backfield mate Jordan Mason's fourth absence while on injured reserve due to a thumb injury, and it remains to be seen if the latter will be ready to suit up and put a dent in Jones' opportunities during a Week 7 home matchup against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 25, following a Week 6 bye. |
Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson Paces pass catchers in homecoming
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 3:27 PM
Jefferson (ankle) brought in six of seven targets for 79 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for minus-11 yards in the Vikings' 23-13 win over the Saints on Sunday. He also committed a fumble that remained with Minnesota.
Analysis: Making his return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, Jefferson capitalized on an opportunity to perform in front of his home-state crowd. The perennial Pro Bowler was expected to be busy due to Jordan Addison's (hamstring) inactive status, and Jefferson ultimately led the Vikings across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The veteran receiver added his first touchdown since Week 1 when he recorded an impressive 15-yard scoring grab in the back corner of the end zone to cap off the first possession of the second half, and Jefferson will next set his sights on a vulnerable Colts defense in a Week 7 home matchup on Sunday, Oct. 25 following a Week 6 bye. |
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Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Back in Sunday's game
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 12:55 PM
Jones (knee) returned to Sunday's contest in New Orleans, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: Jones spent some time out of the Vikings' Week 5 matchup in the first half due to a left knee injury, but he seemingly will attempt to play through the pain Sunday. If Jones needs to cede any reps to the rest of the team's backfield, DeeJay Dallas and rookie Demond Claiborne are on hand to spell the veteran. |
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Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Injures knee Sunday
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 12:49 PM
Jones departed Sunday's contest at New Orleans due to a knee injury.
Analysis: Jones came up limping after a lost fumble in the red zone late in the first quarter and went to the medical tent before the Vikings deemed him questionable to return. DeeJay Dallas likely will take on No. 1 RB duties for as long as Jones is sidelined, with rookie Demond Claiborne also on hand for reps out of Minnesota's backfield. |
T.J. Hockenson T.J. Hockenson Done for day with concussion
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 12:42 PM
The Vikings downgraded Hockenson to out for Sunday's game against the Saints due to a concussion.
Analysis: After recording a seven-yard reception on the Vikings' opening possession, Hockenson immediately headed to the locker room to get checked for a head injury. With Minnesota confirming that he has sustained a concussion, Hockenson will be shut down for the rest of the afternoon and will now be subject to the NFL's five-step protocol. Minnesota is on bye in Week 6, so Hockenson's next chance to play will come against the Colts on Oct. 25. |
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Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Exits early in Week 5
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 12:42 PM
Jones suffered an apparent left leg injury during Sunday's game in New Orleans, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Late in the first quarter, Jones lost a fumble in the red zone and then limped off the field with the Vikings' training staff to get checked out in the sideline tent. For as long as Jones is out of the contest, DeeJay Dallas and rookie Demond Claiborne represent the available running backs for Minnesota's offense. |
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T.J. Hockenson T.J. Hockenson Getting checked for possible concussion
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 12:18 PM
Hockenson is under evaluation for a possible concussion and is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game at New Orleans.
Analysis: Hockenson remained on the turf at the end of a seven-yard catch in the first quarter and went directly to the sideline tent afterward. If Hockenson isn't able to reenter the contest, Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek represent the Vikings' remaining available tight ends. |
Ready for Week 5
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 11:56 AM
Jurgens (elbow) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Analysis: Jurgens was activated from IR on Saturday. The offensive lineman has recovered from his elbow injury and is all set to suit up for Sunday's game. |
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Active for Week 5
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 11:54 AM
O'Neill (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Analysis: O'Neill was limited in practice all week with a knee injury but has recovered enough to suit up for Sunday's contest. |
Max Brosmer Max Brosmer Acts as emergency QB3 in Week 5
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 11:32 AM
Brosmer (coach's decision) is listed as inactive but will serve as the Vikings' third quarterback for Sunday's games versus the Saints, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Analysis: Brosmer joined the Vikings' 53-man roster in early October after the team traded away J.J. McCarthy. The 25-year-old is not available to play against the Saints unless both Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz are taken out of the game due to an injury, illness or ejection. |
Ben Yurosek Ben Yurosek Active in Week 5
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 11:20 AM
Yurosek (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Analysis: Yurosek was activated from the Vikings' injured reserve Saturday, just in time for Week 5. The 24-year-old has yet to play in the 2026 season. He is expected to add depth behind T.J. Hockenson and Gavin Bartholomew versus the Saints. |
Odell Beckham Jr. Odell Beckham Jr. Inactive in Week 5
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 11:01 AM
Beckham (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game in New Orleans.
Analysis: Only four days removed from the Vikings signing Beckham to the practice squad and elevating him ahead of Week 5 action, he'll be a healthy scratch in his first chance to contribute to Minnesota's offense. With Jordan Addison (hamstring) also inactive Sunday, the team's available wide receivers Sunday will be Justin Jefferson (ankle), Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, Myles Price and Jeshaun Jones. |
Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Inactive in Week 5
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 10:44 AM
Addison (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Addison is sitting out his first game of the campaign due to a sore hamstring that contained him to a pair of limited sessions during Week 5 prep. Meanwhile, fellow WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is back in action for the first time since the second quarter of a Week 3 victory at Tampa Bay, leaving him as the Vikings' unquestioned No. 1 pass catcher for QB Kyler Murray. Minnesota has a Week 6 bye on tap, so Addison's next chance to suit up is Sunday, Oct. 25 versus the Colts. |
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Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson Back in action Sunday
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 10:40 AM
Jefferson (ankle) is listed as active Sunday at New Orleans.
Analysis: Jefferson thus is set for his first in-game action since the second quarter of a Week 3 win in Tampa Bay, when he initially picked up a left ankle injury. After sitting out last Sunday versus the Dolphins, he logged three limited sessions during Week 5 prep, and with his status confirmed for Sunday, there's a good chance he serves as the top pass catcher for QB Kyler Murray with fellow WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) inactive, even if Jefferson can't handle a full workload. |
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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Looks poised to sit Sunday
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 9:55 AM
Addison (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, is expected to be inactive for the contest, Jeff Darlington of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Addison and fellow starting wideout Justin Jefferson (ankle) are both carrying questionable tags into Sunday, though Jefferson is expected to play through his injury after completing a pregame workout. On the other hand, Addison apparently isn't feeling as healthy as the 1 p.m. ET kickoff approaches, and he looks poised to miss his first game of the season after a sore hamstring kept him from practicing Wednesday and limited his participation Thursday and Friday. Minnesota elevated wideouts Odell Beckham and Jeshaun Jones from the practice squad Saturday to provide the team with additional options at the position in Addison's expected absence. |
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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Pregame workout to determine availability
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 6:55 AM
Addison (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, will take part in a pregame workout pregame before the Vikings make a call on his availability, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Addison tended to hamstring soreness this week that didn't allow him to practice Wednesday before he logged a pair of limited sessions to cap Week 5 prep. Both he and fellow wideout Justin Jefferson (ankle) entered the weekend listed as questionable, and the statuses of both players will be determined by how each one looks on the field beforehand. Addison's status will become known approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. |
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