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Practices in full Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 10:36 PM
Ingram-Dawkins (oblique) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Ingram-Dawkins was limited Wednesday to begin the practice week, though after being upgraded Thursday, it seems as if he will be good to go Sunday versus Tampa Bay. The 23-year-old finished his rookie campaign in 2025 with 12 total tackles (6 solo), 1.0 sack and one pass defended. |
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DeeJay Dallas DeeJay Dallas Turns in limited practice
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 5:30 PM
Dallas (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: When Minnesota has all of its key backfield options available, Dallas is expected to play exclusively on special teams, but he'll likely be needed to serve as a passing-down or change-of-pace option at the very least during Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, provided the toe issue doesn't keep him from playing. Jordan Mason (thumb) won't be eligible to return from injured reserve until Week 7, and Aaron Jones -- who handled 23 touches and an 81 percent snap share in the Week 2 win over the Bears -- joined Dallas as a limited participant in Thursday's practice. If Jones ends up sitting out Sunday or has his snaps managed more carefully, Dallas could be in store for a more prominent role after he was limited to eight offensive snaps and three touches in Week 2. |
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Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Limited in Thursday's practice
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 4:16 PM
Jones (knee) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Jones opened Week 3 prep with no practice reps Wednesday due to a knee injury, but his ability to mix into some drills one day later is a positive step as the Vikings prepare for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not he has a designation ahead of that matchup. |
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Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Back at practice Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 3:08 PM
Jones (knee) was present for the open portion of Thursday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Jones looks to be trending up after missing practice Wednesday. He took on a significant workload in Jordan Mason's absence in Week 2 with 23 carries, but did not come out unscathed. The veteran isn't a sure thing to play in Week 3 at this stage, though the current trajectory is encouraging. If Jones is ultimately unable to suit up, DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne would be next up for the Vikings. |
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DeeJay Dallas DeeJay Dallas Limited practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:35 PM
Dallas (toe) was a limited participant at the Vikings' practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Dallas appears to have picked up a toe injury during the team's 9-3 win over the Bears in Week 2, and as a result, he wasn't able to practice in full to open the week. With Aaron Jones (knee) listed as a non-participant Wednesday, rookie running back Demond Claiborne is the only fully healthy option at the moment. Dallas will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers. |
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Jauan Jennings Jauan Jennings Back at practice
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:32 PM
Jennings (personal) was not listed on the Vikings' injury report Wednesday.
Analysis: Jennings was unable to practice all week before ultimately sitting out Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears while dealing with a personal matter. The 29-year-old returned to practice Wednesday, and he'll stand to operate as Minnesota's No. 3 option at wide receiver in the return of quarterback Kyler Murray against the Buccaneers in Week 3. |
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Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Missing practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 1:41 PM
Jones (undisclosed) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After the Vikings placed Jordan Mason (thumb) on IR last week, Jones was the team's unquestioned lead runner during a 9-3 win at Chicago this past Sunday, taking 23 carries for 105 yards. However, with Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reporting that Jones isn't a sure thing for a Week 3 road matchup with the Buccaneers due to a knee injury, his status is up in the air for Sunday. At the moment, DeeJay Dallas and rookie Demond Claiborne represent Minnesota's healthy RBs on the active roster. |
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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Hauls in 24-yard pass in Week 2 win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:02 PM
Oliver caught his lone target for 24 yards during the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: Oliver was listed as the co-starter at tight end with T.J. Hockenson, with the duo each playing 31 of 52 offensive snaps. Oliver's only target from Carson Wentz came late in the third quarter, when the duo connected for a 24-yard pass that ultimately ended in a punt four plays later. Oliver is up to a 3-46-0 receiving line on five targets through two games, and his offensive upside will be limited while playing alongside Hockenson, though the Vikings pass catchers as a whole should have an elevated scoring floor in Week 3 against the Buccaneers due to the return of Kyler Murray. |
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Snags pick in win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:58 PM
Murphy tallied seven tackles (four solo) and an interception during Sunday's win over the Bears.
Analysis: Murphy had a strong outing, as he picked off Caleb Williams (hamstring) to force one of the team's two turnovers. Murphy also finished second on the team in tackles, bringing his total on the season 15 (11 solo) across just two games. |
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Leading tackler in win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:49 PM
Cashman logged 10 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's win over the Bears.
Analysis: Cashman had a dominant outing during the victory, leading Chicago in tackles while recording one of the team's four sacks. The 30-year-old has gotten off to a strong start this season, racking up 17 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, across his first two outings and will look to keep producing next week versus the Buccaneers. |
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Demond Claiborne Demond Claiborne Minimal usage in win
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:22 PM
Claiborne caught his sole target for two yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Claiborne is the No. 2 running back behind Aaron Jones while Jordan Mason (thumb) recovers on IR. The 22-year-old saw just two offensive snaps in Sunday's game, meaning DeeJay Dallas could have a shot at claiming the backup role from the sixth-rounder in the future. |
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DeeJay Dallas DeeJay Dallas Catches sole target in tight win
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:17 PM
Dallas rushed twice for eight yards and caught his sole target for 12 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Dallas played eight offensive snaps, totaling 20 yards in a game where offense was rare. The running back also contributed eight special-teams reps, filling in wherever he could while starting rusher Aaron Jones took most of the carries. |
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Considered day-to-day
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 7:27 PM
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Ingram-Dawkins is "day-to-day" after injuring his hip in Week 2 at Chicago, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ingram-Dawkins left in the first quarter of the Vikings' victory in Week 2 after suffering a hip injury, but it seems like he avoided anything too severe. His status will be worth keeping an eye on when Minnesota releases its first official injury report of the week Wednesday. |
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Huge performance at Soldier Field
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 4:13 PM
Turner logged five tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: Turner opened the season with a sack against the Packers in Week 1, and he doubled his output during Sunday's NFC North showdown. Both of his sacks came in the second half, with the second a nine-yard takedown of Tyson Bagent on the final play of the game to seal the win for Minnesota. Per Sheil Kapadia of The Athletic, Turner leads the league with 20 pressures through two regular-season games, and his 3.0 sacks are tied for third-most behind Greg Rousseau (4.0) and T.J. Watt (3.5). Up next is a Week 3 road clash against the Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has been sacked seven times through two games to open the 2026 campaign. |
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T.J. Hockenson T.J. Hockenson Goes for 29 yards in Week 2 win
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 3:26 PM
Hockenson caught three of four targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Hockenson played 69.2 percent of the Vikings' offensive snaps and ran 19 routes to Josh Oliver's four on Carson Wentz's 24 dropbacks. While both tight ends are playing significant snaps for Minnesota, it's clear that Hockenson is the receiving tight end while Oliver focuses on blocking as a traditional in-line player. Through two games, Hockenson has seven catches for 65 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. He'll be in the low-end TE1 conversation most weeks and gets Kyler Murray (concussion) back under center for next Sunday's game against the Bucs. |
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Carson Wentz Carson Wentz Returning to backup role
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 1:35 PM
Wentz will serve as the Vikings' backup quarterback Sunday against the Buccaneers after head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Monday that Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start Week 3.
Analysis: Wentz performed admirably across nearly two full games in relief of Murray, who sustained the concussion midway through the first quarter of the season opener against the Packers. After completing 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns in the Vikings' come-from-behind 39-22 win over Green Bay, Wentz started Week 2 against the Bears and played turnover-free football in rainy and windy conditions en route to leading Minnesota to a 9-3 win. While Murray will reclaim the starting job now that he's out of the protocol, Wentz's performance over the past two weeks firmly solidifies him ahead of 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy on the depth chart. |
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Kyler Murray Kyler Murray Will start Week 3
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 1:31 PM
Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Buccaneers, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Analysis: Murray was concussed 11 snaps into his regular-season Vikings debut in Week 1 against the Packers and missed this past Sunday's win over the Bears. His return to the lineup will send Carson Wentz back to the bench as the QB2 after he completed 23 of 39 passes (59 percent) for 276 yards (7.1 YPA) and three touchdowns with no interceptions across the last two weeks against Green Bay and Chicago. Murray's return and Wentz's retreat to backup duties doesn't change much for the Minnesota pass catchers from a fantasy perspective. |
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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Two catches in rain-soaked victory
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:19 PM
Addison caught two of five targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Addison was able to secure his first two catches of the season. There was consistent rain throughout the entire contest, making it incredibly difficult for either side to get into any sort of groove through the air, but Addison's five targets were second only to Justin Jefferson (6) on the Vikings. The team will travel to Tampa Bay in Week 3, and it's possible that the offense could get a boost with quarterback Kyler Murray (concussion) on track to return. |
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Will Reichard Will Reichard Nails three kicks in tough conditions
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 6:53 PM
Reichard made all three of his field-goal attempts during the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: Sunday's NFC North showdown was a low-scoring affair given the wind and rain. Reichard was able to do his part by supplying all of the points for the Vikings with made field goals from 35, 49 and 39 yards. Dating back to the end of the 2025 season, the third-year pro has connected on three field goals in four of his last five games. Reichard has made all four of his field-goal tries and each of his four extra-point attempts to open the 2026 regular season. |
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Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Tops 100 rushing yards in low-scoring win
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 4:34 PM
Jones carried the ball 23 times for 105 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Wet and windy conditions at Soldier Field put a damper on both teams' passing attacks, but Jones was able to keep the Minnesota offense moving on the ground. The veteran back saw a big workload with Jordan Mason (thumb) on IR, but Jones did briefly leave the game to tend to a minor knee injury in the fourth quarter. Assuming the knee doesn't linger, he figures to be busy again in a Week 3 road trip to Tampa Bay. |
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