VIKINGS DAILY
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026
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Initial Vikings vs. Colts Injury Report for Week 7 of 2026
A Sneaky Detail to Remember as the Vikings’ Trade Rumors Rage
Giants plan to start JJ McCarthy vs. Texans in Week 7
Justin Herbert trade buzz brings back Vikings' painful Kirk Cousins lesson
John Harbaugh: Starting J.J. McCarthy is the plan going forward
How to Watch, Listen to & Stream Vikings vs. Colts in 2026 Week 7 Game
A Key Vikings Player Needs To Earn His Contract for Next Season
J.J. McCarthy's first Giants start could spark a Vikings headache
Who will be NFL's last undefeated team? Evaluating odds, schedules for 49ers, Vikings and Chiefs
Giants to start J.J. McCarthy against the Texans, per report
Report: Giants to start J.J. McCarthy this week
Giants pivoting to J.J. McCarthy as starting QB after surprising comeback bid: Report
Vikings Head Coach Opens the Door to Influx of Returning Talent
Vikings acquiring RB Jordan Mason in trade with Niners - ABC7 Bay Area
Justin Jefferson: Remains limited by ankle issue
NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Status After Week 6 Bye
Vikings Re-Sign Natrone Brooks to Practice Squad
Stolen Vikings Pass Rusher is a Free Agent Yet Again
Vikings Trade Deadline Targets: Buckner, Taylor, Bynum & More
NFL Week 5 Recap: Minnesota Vikings 23, New Orleans Saints 13
Vikings Overcome Red Zone Errors, Defense Dominates Again In Win Over Saints
Vikings TE Hockenson suffers concussion on 2nd play of game
Aaron Jones questionable to return with knee injury, T.J. Hockenson ruled out
The Vikings’ Playoff Outlook A 4-0 MIN Team is Soon to Start Chasing a High Ranking in NFC
Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kenyon Sadiq, T.J. Hockenson, Brenton Strange
NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Experience Little Movement After Improving to 4-0
Two Referees Suspended: Kevin O’Connell Blames Outbursts On ‘High-Energy Moment’
Week 5 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Vikings and Bengals
NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Crack Top 10 After Gritty Victory at Chicago
LIVE: Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels talks to the media
LIVE: Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores talks to the media
Our Power Rankings are derived from the quality of each team as defined by Point Spread Team Ratings
NFL Week 3 betting: 5 biggest storylines, including sliding Chargers and surging Vikings
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🏈 Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis explained: What it means for the QB
Saints Wednesday Injury Report: 2026 Week 7 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Rashod Bateman a limited participant
Browns, Titans Week 7 injury reports: TEN much healthier than CLE on Wednesday
Malik Willis listed as full participant with right thumb injury
Cardinals Awarded Tackle Albert Reese Off Waivers
Seahawks Host Cancer Education Event With Virginia Mason Franciscan Health & Muckleshoot Tribe
Pat Surtain II returns to Broncos practice
11 Moments For No. 11: Larry Fitzgerald Forever
Initial Vikings vs. Colts Injury Report for Week 7 of 2026
Week 7 Injury Report | Texans vs Giants
'An elite player in this league': Lions hoping Branch return will transform defense
NFL odds, betting, storylines: 3 underdogs to back in Week 7
Expert Predictions: Week 7 Picks for Patriots at Bears
Former Cowboys DB, Broncos scout Cornell Green dies at 86
Giants to start McCarthy over Winston at QB this week against Texans
Panthers LB Phillips (hamstring) set to miss game vs. Bucs, Canales says
Bears RB Monangai (toe, thumb) out Thursday vs. Patriots
Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 7 Fantasy Football
Facts vs. Feelings: Should you start Josh Jacobs and other lineup questions
Jordan Mailata: There is 'so much opportunity for our young guys'
Why we should continue rooting for the Cowboys to turn things around
Quick Hits on the Titans From Wednesday of Browns Week
Colts’ Week 6 QB Analysis: Fireable Offense
Fantasy Football rest-of-season rankings: WR Tiers
Fantasy Football Rankings: Hayden Winks' RB Blueprint for Week 7
Week 7 Injury Report | Bengals at Ravens
Jameis Winston on losing his starting job: I understand where I am now
Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers: Why UCLA Is The Best Betting Story Of The Season
Rashod Bateman joins Lamar Jackson as limited participant Wednesday; Cam Jurgens fully participates
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Week 7 Wednesday
Cowboys-Packers generates 24.656 million on Sunday night
Jordan Love listed as limited with back injury on Wednesday
Ravens player predicts Trey Hendrickson to get multiple sacks vs. Joe Burrow and the Bengals
Adonai Mitchell returns to practice for Jets
Derrik Maye of Peshtigo High School named Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week
Sam LaPorta sounds off about contract situation with Lions: 'I break my f-----g back for the team'
Bears vs. Patriots Injury Report: Jonah Jackson Ready To Go
Practice Notebook: Colts CB Sauce Gardner not concerned about calf injury
Steelers release S Rayshawn Jenkins
Packers-Lions Injury Report | Oct. 21, 2026
Injury Update: Bears RG Jonah Jackson set to play vs. Patriots
Tyler Warren did not practice on Wednesday with groin injury
Chiefs mourn Bailey after former NFL player found dead at age 37
Lions, Packers Week 7 injury report: Bye week helps Detroit get healthy
No Nick Bosa for the 49ers; Kyle Shanahan is hopeful he returns on Thursday
Jets Ready for First Home AFC East Test Against Dolphins
WR Adonai Mitchell and LG Dylan Parham Return to Practice for Jets
Chiefs Name Week 7 High School Coaches of the Week for the 2026 Season Presented by Uncrustables
Jets Injury Report | Week 7 vs. Dolphins - Wednesday
‘One of my favorite players’ Chiefs remember the late Allen Bailey
Giants vs. Texans Week 7 Injury Report: Tremaine Edmunds, Jevón Holland DNP
Patriots at Bears Q&A: The Battle of 2024 QB Supremacy
Nick Bosa, Mike Evans won't practice on Wednesday
Patriots lose both starting guards as O-line injury woes continue
TNF Start/Sit Chart - Week 7 Fantasy Football Matchups for Thursday Night Footbal
John Harbaugh explains Giants switch to J.J. McCarthy at quarterback
Malik Nabers voted FedEx Air & Ground NFL Player of the Week
Seahawks never offered Kenneth Walker a contract before free agency
Patriots to start Walter Rouse, Matt Pryor at guard against Bears
Bucs list Baker Mayfield as full participant on Wednesday
Lions vs. Packers practice report: Oct. 21
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Are There Any Serious Trade Talks?
Week 7 Injury Report | Titans vs Browns
📸 Practice Photos: Giants prep for Texans
Saleh Reveals Titans Released Jordan Elliott After He Pulled Gun In Parking Lot
Aqua Archives: Road Battles with the Jets
A.J. Brown on Sunday's rough outing: I'm moving forward
John Harbaugh: Starting J.J. McCarthy is the plan going forward
A.J. Browns good to go for Week 7
TE LaPorta: Will 'go get paid somewhere else' if no Lions deal
Patriots vs. Bears Wednesday injury report: Starting guards among handful ruled out for Week 7
Lamar Jackson Returns to Practice as a Limited Participant
Ravens Week 7 film review: rookie WR Ja’Kobi Lane makes strong return
NY Giants make roster move with top three offensive tackles missing practice
How the Falcons’ defense will attack the 49ers on Sunday
Music City Miracles Reacts Survey: Will the Titans beat the Browns?
Buccaneers-Panthers Injury Report Oct.21: McCollum, Irving and Goedeke Among Non-Participants
College Fantasy Football: Get ready for Week 8 with our primer
Kyle Monangai ruled out, Jonah Jackson set to play vs. Patriots
Steelers release safety Rayshawn Jenkins
Steelers release veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins
Titans QB Cam Ward Knows The Team's Offense Needs to Be Better
Jerry Jones Rules Out More Cowboys Coaching Changes, Open to Trades
J.J. McCarthy to start for Giants in Week 7 vs. Texans
49ers Sign DL Naquan Jones, Release LB Eugene Asante
Lamar Jackson gets "a little bit" of limited work at Wednesday's practice
Injury Report Analysis: Patriots rule out five players for Thursday Night Football vs. the Bears
NY Giants to start J.J. McCarthy against the Houston Texans
CB Paulson Adebo designated for return; OL Josh Sills signed to active roster
Commanders hire veteran NFL coach to help Washington’s defensive game plans
Commanders hired Steve Wilks to help Washington’s defensive game plans
Quick Hits | Bengals Finding Health Amid Lamar Jackson's Murky Status
2026 NFL DROY Odds: Is Jets Rookie David Bailey A Budding Superstar?
Ramsey wins AFC Defensive Player of the Week
The Las Vegas Raiders should trade for Quenton Nelson
Scout's Take: Bucky Brooks' Takeaways From Jaguars' Week 6 Loss to Texans
Jaelan Phillips out of Panthers practice Wednesday
Colts right to give Steichen more time? Eagles to trade stars? Solak on Week 6
Chiefs’ Andy Reid calls Seahawks defense ‘The best in the business’
Cowboys defense 2nd-half performance vs Packers brings hope
Mike's Mid-Week Chat: How big is this division game?
The Falcoholic Reacts Survey: A quiet offseason may prove worthwhile
Yaya Diaby Solidifies Bucs' Run Defense
Sam LaPorta: If I don't get a deal from the Lions I'll go get paid somewhere else
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker Downplays Seattle Return As Chiefs Visit Seahawks
Quenton Nelson trade destinations: Five contenders that should call as Colts begin rebuild
Commanders hire Steve Wilks for game-planning role
Fantasy Football Trade Tips: Why the timing is right to deal Jonathan Taylor and 3 other veteran RBs
Stock Report | Jets OC Frank Reich's Scheme Creating Explosives in the Run Game
Patriots rule Ben Brown, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Carlton Davis out for Thursday
Week 7 Wednesday Injury Report: Jaelan Phillips held out of practice
Lions Pro Bowler has harsh take on team amid stalled contract talks
Cowboys great Cornell Green dies at 86
How to Watch, Listen to & Stream Vikings vs. Colts in 2026 Week 7 Game
Are you more confident in the Arizona Cardinals after their win on Sunday?
How to Watch, Listen, Live Stream Ravens vs. Bengals, Week 7
Raiders injury report: Tonka Hemingway is still out
Top 5 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Football - Week 7 (2026)
Baker Mayfield Makes "Encouraging" Return to Practice
Falcons designate A.J. Terrell for return from injured reserve
Browns vs. Titans: How to Watch, Listen & Live Stream
Falcons snap counts from a rough home loss to the Bears
Rams put Kobie Turner on injured reserve
49ers vs. Falcons odds: The most difficult game on the schedule yet
Mike's Mid-Week Chat | Oct. 21, 2026
Discussing where the Panthers stand after the first third of the season
Seahawks To Wear Throwback Uniforms On Sunday Night Football vs. Chiefs
Todd Bowles plans to decide whether Baker Mayfield will start Week 7 on Friday
Goodell: NFL welcomes investigation into Eagles QB Hurts' medical care
Jameis Winston vs. McCarthy: Pros and cons of Giants' QBs
Titans coach says other NFL teams should sign cut DT after gun incident
Week 7 Tracker: Latest news, notes & roster moves
Green Bay Packers news: Rookies answering the call
Packers rookies answering the call on defense
Rashee Rice, Jaylon Moore out of Chiefs practice Wednesday
Fantasy football injury report: Latest Week 7 updates on Lamar Jackson, Quinshon Judkins
Game Preview: Raiders must slow another top offense in clash with Rams
49ers 2026 Rookie Class Mentors Bay Area High School Athletes | Off the Field
Chiefs second-year linebacker designated to return from the IR
Cowboys are getting dangerously close to thinking about the draft
Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots – Week 7 game preview
Jaguars drop in NFL power rankings entering Week 7
Texans QB C.J. Stroud bet on himself for a bigger payday, and that might be working out great
Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, listen to and live stream Week 7
Roger Goodell Explains Why He's 'Comfortable' With Eagles' Handling Of Jalen Hurts
Lamar Jackson remains out of practice to start Week 7
Former Chiefs lineman Allen Bailey dies at 37
Could the Titans trade CB Alontae Taylor?
Assessing the Chargers at the Bye Week
Roger Goodell on a Jalen Hurts investigation: "We welcome that"
NFL, Roger Goodell reverse course on Jalen Hurts’ inquiry after NFLPA demand
Antoine Winfield Jr. Practices in Non-Contact Jersey | Updates
Rams looking at WR trade market per ESPN report
Mailbag: What's Lamar Jackson's Timeline for Return?
Giants release veteran RB Harris days after 2-yard start
Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Cleveland Browns vs. Tennessee Titans Week 7 TV Map
Jaguars Trade Deadline Targets: Ten Defensive Players to Watch
Jaguars Trade Deadline Targets: 10 Defensive Players to Watch
Eagles will not be punished for how team handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots situation, NFLPA responds
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
The Rams’ real MVP this season hasn’t been Stafford or Puka
Week 7 Browns NFL Power Rankings: Cleveland 1st in division, but last in power rankings
Executive Vice President/GM Mickey Loomis sees path to success for New Orleans Saints
NFL trade deadline: 5 players we'd like to see get a change of scenery, including Jonathan Taylor
Jerry Jones: We could do something at trade deadline to help the team this year
Game Preview: Steelers vs. Saints | 2026 NFL Week 7
Steelers vs. Saints: How to Watch, Listen, and Stream Games 10/25/2026
Week 8 Tuesday recap: Minicucci returns, Middle Tennessee and Marshall stage upsets
Steelers news: Zach Frazier has had tremendous start to season
Will the Browns dominate the Titans, or just barely win? Reacts Survey
Houston Texans NFL Power Rankings Week 7
Cowboys trade rumor: Dallas linked to Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat
49ers in review: The honeymoon phase with Eddy Pineiro is over
Someone's gotta win it: Who will emerge from the NFC East slop?
Coverage Matchup Tracker: NFL Week 7
How Did Bo Nix Regress From ‘Kid Clutch’ Into The NFL’s Most Conservative QB?
Browns roster: Key defender that nobody is talking enough about
Titans LB Dorian Mausi Designated to Return to Practice
Ryan Flournoy: Cowboys offense is having 'the tough conversations'
Source: Elliott tried to retrieve gun from car after Titans practice spat
Saints GM Loomis asks for patience with 'young developing team'
Titans release DT Jordan Elliott after incident with firearm at team facility, per report
Falcons sign DE Charles Snowden off Commanders practice squad