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Vikings Sign Odell Beckham Jr. to Practice Squad — 1dThe 4-0 Vikings signed Odell Beckham Jr. to the practice squad on Oct. 7 after the Giants released him with 0 catches in 3 games.

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Vikings Guard Donovan Jackson Likely Out for Season — 4dVikings left guard Donovan Jackson suffered a knee injury against the Dolphins and is likely to miss the rest of the season with a meniscus tear. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw also left the game and remains in concussion protocol, leaving his availability for the Saints matchup uncertain.

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Vikings Reach 4-0 With Two Touchdownless Wins — 3dThe 4-0 Minnesota Vikings made NFL history by winning twice without scoring a touchdown, most recently beating the Dolphins 15-10 on five Will Reichard field goals. Their start has been powered by a league-leading defense and strong special teams, while the offense has struggled to produce.

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Minnesota Vikings in NFL DraftSports — Sep 28, 2026

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Vikings beat Buccaneers 23-16; Jefferson, Mayfield injured — Sep 27, 2026Vikings beat Buccaneers 23-16 as Mayfield exits with dislocated thumb and Jefferson with ankle injury; Price scores on 86-yard punt return.

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Marcus Bell Vikings got the win but losing Jefferson to that ankle sprain could hurt them down the line.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Giants acquire Vikings QB McCarthy for 2027 fifth-round pick — Sep 28, 2026Giants get 2024 10th-overall pick J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for a 2027 fifth-rounder after Dart’s left-knee surgery ends his regular season.

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Marcus Bell Vikings must really want to move on from McCarthy to accept a 2027 fifth rounder for a top ten pick.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson Questionable After Ankle Injury — Sep 27, 2026Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson left Minnesota’s Week 3 game against Tampa Bay with an ankle injury and was listed as questionable to return. He was later seen on the sideline after leaving the medical tent, but his status remained uncertain.

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Rachel Meyers The Vikings offense looks lost without him on the field for any stretch of time.

Unbeaten Vikings set to face winless Dolphins — Sep 30, 2026The 3-0 Minnesota Vikings host the 0-3 Miami Dolphins Sunday, with quarterback Kyler Murray saying he is growing more comfortable in the offense. Minnesota may be without star receiver Justin Jefferson, while Miami will be without injured running back De’Von Achane; the matchup also raises questions about Minnesota’s ability to cover a large point spread despite offensive struggles.

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Chiefs, 49ers, Vikings Remain NFL’s Only Unbeaten TeamsSports — 3dKansas City, San Francisco and Minnesota are the NFL’s last unbeaten teams after Week 4, while New England stunned Buffalo behind Drake Maye and the winless Chargers continued to struggle. The Rams’ road comeback strengthened their case as a top contender, with analysts also weighing the Chiefs and Jaguars among the AFC’s best.

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Dolphins Lose 15-10 to Vikings Amid PenaltiesSports — 5dThe winless Miami Dolphins fell to 0-4 after a 15-10 loss to Minnesota, with penalties and errors—including a negated long touchdown—undercutting their chances. Their offense has struggled to score and move the ball, though the young team has shown flashes and is facing a difficult schedule.

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NFL Teams Make Multiple Player Signings — 2dNFL teams made several practice-squad moves: the Chargers added offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill, the Seahawks signed running back Dontae McMillan, the Colts brought in wide receiver Quez Watkins, and the Rams signed linebacker Eric Kendricks. Brunskill provides depth amid Chargers offensive-line injuries, while Kendricks joins Los Angeles after previous stints with the Chargers, Vikings, Cowboys and 49ers.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Vikings' Hargrave clears concussionSports — Sep 19, 2026

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Viking drug maintains up to 97% weight loss on less frequent dosing — Sep 22, 2026Viking's VK2735 retained up to 97% of prior weight loss on every-other-week dosing and up to 90% monthly, versus 61% on placebo, in Sep 22, 2026 top-line data.

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Derek Foss This dosing schedule could really help people stick with the treatment long term.

Vikings Rally 29-0, Defeat Packers 39-22 — Sep 13, 2026Vikings scored 29 unanswered points to beat Packers 39-22 after Murray’s first-quarter concussion; Wentz threw three TDs, two to Jefferson.

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Elena Vasquez Vikings looked dead after Murray went down but that 29-0 run shows how deep this team is. Wentz and Jefferson carried the day.

Murray Ruled Out of Vikings Debut After First-Quarter Head-and-Neck Hit — Sep 13, 2026Kyler Murray showed a fencing posture and was ruled out with a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit while sliding in his Vikings debut Sept. 13, 2026.

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Dana Whitfield That kind of head and neck contact always makes me worry about how these hits keep happening.

Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Giants Acquire J.J. McCarthy from Vikings — Sep 26, 2026The New York Giants signed quarterback Jake Haener from their practice squad to back up Jameis Winston for Sunday’s game against the Titans, following Jaxson Dart’s placement on injured reserve. The team also elevated receiver Braxton Berrios and linebacker Malik Harrison, while considering adding another quarterback.

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Yard Work Reveals Largest Trove of Viking Silver Ever Discovered in Denmark — Sep 9, 2026A man in Denmark's Rebild municipality uncovered the largest Viking Age silver hoard ever found in the country while preparing his backyard for a new terrace.

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Chris Dalton They should keep the whole collection together in a Danish museum instead of splitting it up.

Wentz to Start for Vikings Against Bears as Murray Stays in Protocol — Sep 17, 2026The Minnesota Vikings leaned on Carson Wentz after Kyler Murray left Week 1 with a concussion, with Wentz guiding a 39-22 win and potentially taking over Start duties if Murray remains sidelined. Analysts foresee possible quarterback controversy if Wentz keeps performing, while teammates like Justin Jefferson highlight Wentz’s steady leadership and execution of the game plan.

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Harrison Smith's Week 1 Status Unclear Against Packers — Sep 9, 2026Harrison Smith returned to the Vikings for his 15th season and is expected to play a prominent role on a defense that aims to contend for the playoffs, with coaches emphasizing plans to balance his veteran leadership with opportunities for younger players. Despite being 37 and having limited recent practice, Vikings officials say he’s in good shape and will be integrated based on his health and the team’s week-to-week needs against the Packers.

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Maya Lindstrom It's smart to let the younger guys get reps against the Packers instead of forcing Smith into a big role right away.

Josh Jacobs Pleads No Contest to Battery Charge, Faces NFL Review — Sep 10, 2026Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces two misdemeanor charges from a May incident and has appeared in multiple court sessions, with one report noting a no-contest plea as the legal process moves forward. He remains on the NFL’s commissioner’s exempt list and could face a multi-game, unpaid suspension before potentially returning to play ahead of the Packers’ season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Chris Dalton A multi-game ban would hurt the Packers right before they play the Vikings. Jacobs should have handled whatever happened back in May better.

CeeDee Lamb and Kyler Murray Top Week 1 Prop Recommendations — Sep 13, 2026Five NFL prop bets highlighted across the articles all favor overs: CeeDee Lamb over 6.5 receptions in Cowboys-Giants, Kyler Murray over 22.5 rushing yards in Packers-Vikings, D’Andre Swift over 62.5 rushing yards in Bears-Panthers, Zay Flowers over 63.5 receiving yards in Ravens-Colts, and Garrett Wilson over 5.5 receptions in Jets-Titans, each supported by expected roles and Week 1 context. The picks emphasize established roles, favorable matchups, and volume in a low-variance Week 1 environment.

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Marcus Bell CeeDee Lamb over 6.5 receptions feels like the safest pick here given his role in the offense.

Rabanus Maurus Shelters Refugees After Viking RaidsGood News — FROM 845Abbot opens Fulda monastery to war victims.

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Vikings Start McCarthy in Ravens Preseason — Aug 20, 2026J.J. McCarthy has faced preseason scrutiny over inconsistent play as he battles Carson Wentz for the Vikings’ QB2 behind Kyler Murray, with analysts and reports suggesting a potential trade or fresh start. The Vikings are prioritizing position battles in the preseason, with Murray the starter and McCarthy and Wentz vying for reps as the team eyes the 2026 season.

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Denmark, Finland Uncover Record Viking Silver Hoards — Sep 6, 2026In Denmark, a backyard dig in Rebild yielded the largest Viking Age silver hoard ever found there, about 18.5 kilograms across roughly 700 pieces, including a runic-inscribed ingot and Anglo-Saxon coins indicating 10th-century burial. In Finland, the Sysmä discovery is the country’s largest Viking Age coin hoard to date, about 4.5 kilograms of coins plus a silver bracelet and other items, buried in two birch-bark containers and potentially containing thousands of coins.

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