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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?
Bleacher Report's Alex Kay named Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy the most likely signal-caller to be traded during the 2026 NFL season.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings players reflect on the NFL stars who inspired them growing up, from Adrian Peterson and Brett Favre to Patrick Peterson and Trent Williams, and how those childhood heroes helped shape their journeys to the league.
Kevin Seifert of ESPN has been reporting on Minnesota this preseason, and this is what he has down as their biggest strength entering 2026:
After a turbulent season of quarterback play in 2025, Murray brings stability and reliability to the position for Minnesota. And despite being known for his scrambling and rushing