VIKINGS DAILY
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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Thursday's Vikings injury report
The Vikings first injury report of Week 2
Lunchbreak: Fran Tarkenton to Receive 2026 Bud Grant Distinguished Minnesotan Award
Week 2 NFL preview: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings
Fantasy Football Sleepers, Week 2: Carson Wentz worth streaming consideration if Kyler Murray is out
Demond Claiborne could give Vikings needed burst after Jordan Mason injury
Kyler Murray: Limited again Thursday
Roll The Tape: Who Will Win The Ben Johnson-Brian Flores Chess Match?
Vikings Coach Called a “Psycho” as Heavyweight Battle Awaits
Aaron Jones' Bears history makes Jordan Mason injury more insignificant
Vikings place Jordan Mason on injured reserve due to thumb fracture: Who's up next
Vikings/Bears Coverage Map: Vikings To Be Widely Featured Again
How to Watch, Listen to & Stream Vikings at Bears in 2026 Week 2 Game
Moved up in the power rankings after the 39-22 Week 1 win
Vikings vs. Bears Week 2 Tracker: Injury updates, predictions, storylines and more
Data Dump for Week 2: Kenneth Walker's workhorse role & Justin Jefferson is QB proof
"Flo does a great job of making sure there are no easy downs." - Head Coach Kevin O'Connell
NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Propel Forward After Historic Week 1 Victory over Packers
Notes on Vikings Win Over the Packers
Vikings Give Back to Teachers & Host All-Abilities Football & Cheer Clinics
Should I Drop Jordan Addison? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 2 (2026)
Vikings' stunning win over Packers ends with final score that's never happened before in NFL history
7 instant takeaways from the Vikings Week 1 win vs. the Packers
NFL Week 1 Recap: Green Bay Packers 22, Minnesota Vikings 39
LIVE: Head Coach Kevin O'Connell talks to media following win against the Green Bay Packers
Follow live: Packers, Vikings battling in tight NFC North thriller
Packers-Vikings Final Score: Green Bay collapses again in 39-22 loss
Minnesota Vikings 39, Green Bay Packers 22: Vikings Ride Huge Fourth Quarter to Wild Win
The Vikings’ Playoff Outlook MIN Moves into Week 1 with Much to Prove
Vikings-Packers opener carries immediate NFC North tiebreaker stakes
Packers vs. Vikings NFL betting: Odds, picks, predictions, start time for Week 1 showdown
Ranking the Vikings against every NFC North roster in 7 key categories
Jeshaun Jones Suspended for First Three Games of Regular Season
Vikings Receiver Gets Suspended as Cuts Appear on Horizon
Vikings' Jeshaun Jones suspended three games for violating NFL substance abuse policy
Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones suspended three games
Lunchbreak: The Athletic Predicts Win Totals; Randy Moss Recognized for Fantasy Football Prowess
A Vikings UDFA Power Ranking: The 3 Undrafted Fellas Most Likely to Make the 53
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Pats RB Henderson declares self 'ready to go' after missing Week 1
McDaniel shocked as Chargers offense doesn't meet 'vision'
Macdonald opens up on Seahawks start: 'Most difficult stretch of my life'
Dak Prescott on Cowboys home opener: 'We've got to go win'
Michael Penix Jr. injury update as Falcons QB practices ahead of Week 2
Keenan Allen upgraded to full practice
Jets Breece Hall's Accelerated Mindset Drives Constant Desire to Win
📸 Practice Photos: Getting ready for MNF
NFL betting, odds, lines: Betting trends to know for Week 2's biggest games
Ravens worked out Brandin Cooks on Thursday
6 best and worst fantasy football matchups for Week 2
Detroit Lions fans pick winner of Lions at Bills in Week 2
Omar Cooper Jr. unable to practice Thursday
Saints add Chris Olave, Chase Young to Thursday injury report
Cowboys injuries: James Houston upgraded to full participant
Bills elevate WR Greg Dortch and RB Frank Gore Jr. from practice squad vs. Lions
Commanders roster moves: Practice-squad CB signed, young DL released
Commanders roster moves: Practice-squad corner signed, young defensive lineman released
Cam Ward remains confident that he's "a very good quarterback"
Week 2 Tracker: Latest news, notes & roster moves
Patriots vs. Steelers Thursday injury report: Carlton Davis III misses second session
Mike Macdonald admits ‘I was not a great leader my first year’ with Seahawks
Browns expected to sign Shedeur Sanders' college WR teammate Jimmy Horn Jr.
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Week 2 Wednesday
Jets add Will McDonald to their injury report
3 of NY Giants’ top 4 cornerbacks on initial Week 2 injury report
Chiefs-Colts Week 2 Thursday injury report: Colts’ top wideout misses practice
Thursday’s Saints vs. Ravens injury report: Olave limited with hamstring injury
Tyson Campbell did not practice Thursday with ankle injury
Packers-Jets Injury Report | Sept. 17, 2026
Packers announce roster move | Sept. 17, 2026
Saints Thursday Injury Report: 2026 Week 2 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Patriots updated roster and depth chart for 2026 regular season
Patriots up-to-date depth chart: Who is on the roster right now?
Lions sign DL Levi Onwuzurike to active roster, elevate two offensive linemen for Thursday's game
Joey Porter Jr.’s back flares up again in latest Steelers injury report
Patriots sign Xavier Newman-Johnson to practice squad, release rookie offensive lineman
Injury Report: Statuses for Giants vs. Rams on Monday Night Football
Commanders vs. Cowboys Thursday injury report: Javon Kinlaw misses practice
A key Commanders defender missed Thursday’s practice heading into Week 2
Ravens Week 1 film study: Hendrickson, Robinson form powerful EDGE duo
Detroit Lions re-sign Levi Onwuzurike, elevate 2 OL for Bills game
Falcons practice report on Thursday ahead of Week 2
Treydan Stukes' improbable path pays off in Raiders debut
Former Broncos QB Tim Tebow to serve as Broncos' alumni flag planter for Week 2 game vs. Jaguars
Buccaneers-Browns Injury Report Sept.17: Killebrew and Parrish Limited Participants
Josh Allen carries the ball, the jokes and the Bills
How fatherhood has changed Jared Goff
Previewing Lions vs. Bills: High-powered offenses kick off Week 2 as Buffalo unveils new stadium
Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions | Where to watch, stream and listen | Week 2 TNF
Commanders waive DL Ricky Barber, sign CB Isaac Yiadom to active roster
Tristan Wirfs: Need to Give Baker Mayfield Time to "Dice Up" Defense on Sunday | Updates
How Dewey Wingard Became A Hit For Cardinals
Michael Penix Jr. a full participant Thursday
Jalen Coker remains limited at Panthers practice
D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai remain limited on Thursday injury report
Are Bears’ Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson receiving bad medical advice?
Week 2 Thursday Injury Report: Bobby Brown held out again
Hunt Family Foundation Names Phoenix Family the Next Beneficiary of the Annual Chiefs Charity Game
Who Is Drew Lock? 5 Things To Know About Seahawks QB Starting For Sam Darnold
Falcons injury report: Tua Tagovailoa does not participate in Thursday's practice
Fantasy Football Week 2 Toolkit: Rankings, sleepers, start/sit advice and more
Jared Goff can reach 40,000 career passing yards tonight
Ashton Jeanty-Daiyan Henley headline Las Vegas Raiders-Los Angeles Chargers Week 2 key matchups
Zay Flowers injury: Who will step up if Ravens star WR misses Week 2 matchup against Saints?
2026 Game Preview: Browns-Buccaneers, Week 2
Green Bay Packers sign OL Cordell Volson
How did the 49ers rookies fare in Week 1?
5 biggest matchup advantages in Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills
NY Giants OC Matt Nagy: ‘Moment was never too big’ for Jaxson Dart
Paperwork for permanent seal of evidence in Josh Jacobs case resubmitted
2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: High Score top-200 players
Key Matchups: Raiders chasing first win at SoFi Stadium since 2020
Fantasy Football 2026: Week 2 preview – Start/sit and more
NFL Picks Week 2: Tell-Tale Heart
Giants’ run game will be a major test for the Rams
Orange vs. West Geauga match up in High School Game of the Week No. 5
Tua Tagovailoa remains out of practice on Thursday
Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers: Is Chicago No Longer Your Average Bears?
Miami Dolphins Academy Hosts Flag Football Clinics for Youth and Coaches in Spain
2026, Week 2: Broncos vs. Jaguars – Everything we know
Ian Rapoport: Week 4 ‘most likely target’ for Sam Darnold’s return
News & Notes: Declan Doyle Explains Why He Doesn't Celebrate in the Booth
Andre Cisco, Jets Secondary Prepare for Challenge of Packers QB Jordan Love
Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills Week 2 preview: 6 key stats
2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Power Forwards (9-Category)
Klint Kubiak looking for a full 4 quarters from Raiders’ offense
John Lynch: Christian McCaffrey will still have games as workhorse back
Browns host 1st Gym Class Takeover of 2026 fall semester at Lorain Bilingual Academy
Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown’s health continues to be a major concern
Kyle Shanahan reveals rare trait that has helped 49ers rookie hit the ground running
Elkhart's Stephanie Elam named 2026 Girls 'Flag Coach of the Week' for Week 4
Nico Collins injury: Texans WR injures hamstring in practice
Green Bay Packers News: Can the Packers offensive line bounce back against the Jets?
Arizona Cardinals starting guards both on injury report ahead of Seahawks game
Science Lab: Use the sour defensive debut as fuel to sweeten the next Cowboys' meal
Buy Low, Sell High - Week 2 Fantasy Football Trade Values and Avoids
Live Updates from Jaguars vs. Broncos Week 2
Washington Commanders WR Antonio Williams wins rookie of the week honor
Bills, Bears, and Jags beat Rams at their own game
Where to watch Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons
AFC North Preview, Week 2: Ravens, Bengals and Steelers seek 2-0 starts
How to watch, listen to and livestream Raiders at Chargers
Chargers linked to former top-3 pick in trade idea
Best player prop bets for Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills, Week 2
What to know about Falcons – Panthers in Week 2
Saints draft position: Entering Week 2
East West Bank named an Official Community Banking Partner of the Los Angeles Rams
Quinnen Williams: I expect to be dominant every week, I wasn't against Giants
Commanders coordinators Daronte Jones, David Blough talk Eagles, Cowboys
NFL Group Chat Fact Or Fiction: Giants Legit? Rams Not? Jalen Hurts For MVP?
Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley shares his lasting impression when he left the 49ers
Parker Washington - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 2 (2026)
Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 2? Marvin Harrison Jr., Tony Pollard, MarShawn Lloyd
Transactions: Cowboys bring back Abanikanda
Kyrie Irving offers to pay Azeez Al-Shaair's fine for tribute to Palestinian girl killed in Gaza
Quinnen Williams critical of his own performance vs. Giants: 'I got to do better'
'More Motivated Than Ever': How Daiyan Henley Hopes to Level Up in 2026
Spadaro: Defense looks to carry the energy, the vibe into Sunday's clash with the Titans
Week 2 NFL preview: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings
5 Qs Lions vs. Bills preview: Have Buffalo’s playmakers leveled up Josh Allen?
Green Bay Packers invite fans to register for Huddle fan events in United Kingdom
NFL Special Teams Report: Week 1
5 Bucs to Watch Against the Browns in Week Two
Raheim Sanders remains focused on succeeding in role heading into Week 2
Nico Collins injury update after Texans WR hurt in practice
Week 2 insider notebook: Latest buzz on QB1 uncertainty, plus more
Under center 42.5% of the time? The NFL is abandoning the shotgun formation -- and it's working
Fantasy Football Sleepers, Week 2: Carson Wentz worth streaming consideration if Kyler Murray is out
Browns signing one of Shedeur Sanders’ favorite receivers, reportedly
Jaguars vs Broncos: Injury Report Ahead of Week 2
Bad game or bad sign: Which players should you be concerned about entering Week 2?
Rams-Giants keys to victory: 3rd down success
S Cam Bynum knows LB Akeem Davis-Gaither having green dot will 'help the team win'
I caught a TD pass from Dak: 9 stories as Prescott nears Romo's Cowboys record
Raiders news: Ashton Jeanty can carry the load
Who faces more pressure in Week 2, Sean McVay or Chris Shula?
49ers’ RB Christian McCaffrey can surpass a Jerry Rice milestone Sunday
Matt's Stats: Week 2 at Patriots
Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart for Week 2 - Trade Rankings, Buys, Sells (2026)
Steelers film room: Pittsburgh trends on offense, defense against the Falcons
How did Jaxson Dart get a mediocre PFF grade in the Cowboys game?
Question of the Day: Will the Chicago Bears break the scoring record?
Saints Rookie Report: Week 2 preview
Nico Collins' hamstring injury: Status unclear for Week 2, per report
Source: Texans star Collins injures hamstring, uncertain to play Week 2
Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina defensive coordinator following investigation
Eagles News: Jeffery Simmons says the Titans “just need to make Jalen Hurts be a quarterback”
Falcons vs. Panthers Week 2 injuries: Chris Lindstrom, A.J. Terrell not practicing
Baker Mayfield Wears Michigan Jersey At Bucs Podium After Oklahoma Loss
Early Wakeup Helps Marlon Humphrey Start Season Strong
Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina defensive coordinator
Eagles Tackle Football Coach of the Week: Don Richardson, West Catholic
Inbox: The Packers need to find it
Transcript: QB Malik Willis Press Conference - September 16
Titans QB Cam Ward Remains Confident, Vows to Keep Working to Improve
How Caleb Downs Can Elevate The Cowboys’ Revamped Defense: 'Whatever You Need'
Arizona Cardinals news: Cardinals shoot up power rankings after upset victory
Kyrie Irving offers to pay Azeez Al-Shaair's fine
Late for Work: Pundits Crown King Henry the Greatest Running Back of All Time
Bryce Young's 4-1 record vs. Falcons a harbinger for Week 2?
Highest-graded player of the Week: WR Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens
Titans need way more from John Franklin-Myers in Week 2
Top predicted anytime TD scorers for Week 2
Presser Points: Giants prepare to peak Monday night in Los Angeles
Seahawks News: Seahawks prep for underrated Cardinals squad
Colts, American Family Insurance host annual School Uniform Blitz
Previewing high-octane Bills-Lions matchup; LSU QB Sam Leavitt doubtful for Ole Miss game
Morning Break: Saints prepare for Ravens, Shough-Olave connection strengthens
Packers Film Room: Week 1 pressure of the week
Saints vs. Ravens: Quarterback Matchup
5Qs, 5As with Big Blue View: Will Jaxson Dart continue playing ‘unafraid’?
Morning Report: Ep. 1 of 'Forty Niner Way', Updates from Coach 🗞️
Chiefs' Travis Kelce among the victims in Ponzi scheme, per report
NFL Week 2 games of interest for the Cleveland Browns
Giants sign DL Josh Tupou to active roster, WR Dalen Cambre to practice squad
Buffalo Bills get barometer vs. superstar-driven Lions on TNF in Week 2
Brian Schottenheimer: I don't worry about George Pickens's drops, he'll be just fine
It wouldn't shock me IF ... NFL Week 2: Jets finally snap historic streak, Deshaun Watson benched
Fernando Mendoza makes a major commercial debut
NFL Power Rankings, Week 2: Buffalo Bills see meteoric rise
2026 Transaction Tracker: Every move made
Commanders News: Sam Cosmi: “Just watch the tape and shut your mouths”
Chicago Bears Stat Tracker Week 1: Chasing Big Records
New Orleans Saints News: Saints get an important return to practice
Patriots vs. Steelers series history ahead of 2026 NFL Week 2