Our first Vikings mock draft after the opening weekend of college football is here.

Three of the last four QBs to lead Minnesota an NFC championship game were Randall Cunningham, Brett Favre and Case Keenum. Can Kyler Murray do the same, or better, in 2026?

With that in mind, we asked The Athletic 's NFL writers to think big, have some fun and make one bold prediction for each of the league's 32 teams. It's safe to say Harrison's NFL introduction has not gone as planned.

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into their first season with Kyler Murray as quarterback, and that's an exciting place to be for this team. Now, the preseason has officially wrapped up, and the Vikings are getting ready for their first game of the season. But, one Minnesota player is also writing a hefty check for his actions in a preseason game.

The Minnesota Vikings projected front four (or five factoring in Domonique Orange) on defense garner all the hype. However, one second-year defensive lineman flying massively under the radar could enjoy a breakout 2026 campaign.

Even if the Vikings have a great shot at beating the Packers in Week 1, there are a few reasons why underestimating their NFC North rival would be a mistake.

The Vikings shed expensive veterans and stocked their roster with young players. The result is one of the franchise’s youngest teams in years — and a major test of their ability to develop talent.

Vikings projected to land running back Kewan Lacy in new mock draft.