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?

One Minnesota Vikings player received an unfortunate update from the league office ahead of the regular-season opener. The post NFL Announces Punishment for Minnesota Vikings Running Back Before Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.

In his spare time, Funari studied the Miami Dolphins' run game and compiled binders full of coaching tidbits mixed with numeric tendencies. He sent these packets to staffers around the NFL. One of them, former Vikings executive Demitrius Washington, took such an interest that the team hired Funari as a quantitative methods associate.

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.

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.

Sports Illustrated's Jason Harmon dives into the importance of Skol Fest and what it means to be a Vikings fan.

Bleacher Report's Alex Kay named Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy the most likely signal-caller to be traded during the 2026 NFL season. The post Vikings Projected to Likely Strike NFL QB Deal Before Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.