VIKINGS DAILY
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
The lead

That's just Ryan being Ryan Ryan Van Demark
The expectation is to go out and do whatever you think is best to win a football game
The Vikings first injury report of Week 2
Bears Over Beers: Getting Ready For The Vikings
Ben Johnson Expects the Unexpected Against Brian Flores and the Vikings
Vikings Coach Called a “Psycho” as Heavyweight Battle Awaits
Aaron Jones' Bears history makes Jordan Mason injury more insignificant
Vikings place Jordan Mason on IR, sign DeeJay Dallas to 53-man roster
Vikings Place Jordan Mason on Injured Reserve
Vikings Place Jordan Mason on Injured Reserve, Sign DeeJay Dallas from Practice Squad
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
Should I Drop Jordan Addison? Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 2 (2026)
Lunchbreak: Justin Jefferson & Andrew Van Ginkel Highlighted by FOX Sports for Week 1 Efforts
Kevin O'Connell: Kyler Murray 'Came in Feeling Pretty Good' & Takeaways from Vikings Week 1 Win
Deeper Dive Reveals Hidden Gems in Vikings Week 1 Win Over Packers
Fantasy Football Video: Is Vikings offense sustainable if Kyler Murray misses time?
LIVE: Head Coach Kevin O'Connell talks to the media
Kevin O’Connell’s Key Benchmark Probably Went Up in Smoke on Sunday
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
Latest Kyler Murray injury updates after Vikings QB exits Week 1 vs. Packers
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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The Jaguars’ Special Teams Problem Just Got More Complicated
Kyrie offers to pay Al-Shaair's fine for tribute to slain Palestinian girl
Bengals' Burrow has back tightness but expects to play vs. Texans
Stroud unfazed by 'bad' body language critique from ex-Texans great Johnson
Colts WR Allen charged with OWI, allegedly blew .224 on test
Saints' Moore optimistic Kamara back for Week 2
Bucs' Zampese: Browns had their QB1 in Mayfield and 'mucked it up'
Panthers go into Week 2 mostly healthy
Limited practice for Cooper Kupp
Day off for Christian McCaffrey
Report: Keenan Allen's BAC was measured at 0.224 percent
A new book, Accessory After The Fact, is coming
Tom Brady's NFL Power Rankings: Caleb Williams MVP Watch Has Begun; Chiefs Are Back
Chicago Bears Pass Protection Analysis on the Sacks Allowed vs Panthers
Jets can remove any caveats with a statement-making win against Packers
Patrick Mahomes logs full practice
NFL Awards Ballot: Trevor Lawrence Keeps Good Vibes Going, Making Him Early MVP Candidate
NFLPA will "explore all options" regarding league's position on Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavien Harris
Seahawks-Cardinals Wednesday report: Tory Horton practices, Nick Emmanwori has new injury
Seahawks Week 2 Wednesday injury report: Tory Horton practices, Nick Emmanwori has new injury
Bears gear up to host Vikings in NFC North showdown
Buccaneers vs. Browns: Initial injury report for Week 2
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield dons Michigan tank as Todd Bowles trolls on
Bears Over Beers: Getting Ready For The Vikings
Ben Johnson Expects the Unexpected Against Brian Flores and the Vikings
Power Rankings: Where the 49ers Stand Entering Week 2
Buffalo Bills heroes and head-scratchers ahead of Week 2’s game vs Detroit Lions
Week 2 Injury Report: Seahawks vs. Cardinals
Seahawks rule out Sam Darnold for Week 2, but potential timetable for return emerges
‘My favorite teammate’: 49ers’ Nick Bosa rekindles bromance after short hiatus
2026 NFL Week 2 Injury Report: Jordan Mason to IR, updates on Nico Collins, TreVeyon Henderson
Quarterback Tyler Shough, receiver Chris Olave growing as offensive force for New Orleans Saints
Dolphins’ Chop Robinson in concussion protocol; Malik Willis dealing with toe injury
Chargers Injury Report Week 2: Ladd McConkey sits out Wednesday’s practice
Eagles Film Review: A very good defensive performance against the Commanders
Cowboys playoff tracker: How loss to Giants affects Cowboys’ playoff chances
Buffalo Bills K Tyler Bass’ nearly flawless start needed vs. Detroit Lions
Nico Collins listed as limited Wednesday
Colts Week 1 Film Analysis: Beatdown vs. Baltimore
Browns, Bucs injury report: 1 DNP, 6 limited on Wednesday
Eagles Injury Report: Cooper DeJean and Jalen Carter miss practice
Bears embodying Ben Johnson's 'no block, no rock' mantra
Eagles at Titans Injury Report
Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean miss Eagles practice Wednesday
D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai limited in Bears practice
Vikings-Bears First Injury Report
TE Dae’Quan Wright will not return to the Browns, NFL this year as league puts its foot down
Fantasy Football Trade Advice: Players To Buy, Sell or Hold (2026)
Raiders-Chargers Week 2 Injury Report
Chiefs make 5 roster moves on Wednesday
Michael Penix Jr. says 'I want to be out there' but has physical goals to hit first
T.J. Watt named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Jaguars Wednesday: "Truly About Us…"
P.J. Locke, Cowboys defense looking to improve 'one play at a time'
Quick Hits | Big Game Joe Burrow Says He'll Be Ready For This One Vs. AFC South Power Texans
Fantasy Football Rankings: Hayden Winks' RB Blueprint for Week 2
Ravens list 10 injured players on initial Week 2 injury report
Geno Smith Stays Grounded Ahead of Home Opener vs. Packers
Packers aim to 'make defenses pay' with bevy of playmakers
Week 2 Injury Report | Bengals at Texans
Bears vs. Vikings Injury Report: Darnell Wright DNP, Swift Limited
Baker Mayfield on Facing the Browns: Focused on Little Details
Caleb Williams: Bears' offense expects to score on every drive
Colts’ Week 1 QB Analysis: Not a good start boys.
Seahawks legend, two-time All-Pro Fredd Young passes away at 64
Patriots host veteran offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson on visit
📈 Power Rankings: Stacking every team through one week of games
Denver Broncos vs. Jacksonville Jaguars practice report: Wednesday
A couple of Broncos players nursing injuries to start Week 2
Initial Vikings at Bears Injury Report for Week 2 of 2026
Joe Burrow shuts down ‘ridiculous’ Bengals injury concern after being limited at practice
Facts vs. Feelings: What eight notable Week 1 performances mean for Week 2
Matchup rankings for Week 2: Prescott, McLaurin poised to rebound
Bengals Film Room: Amarius Mims dominates at right tackle
Packers Roster: Green Bay signs 2, works out OL
Rodgers feels fresh coming out of Week 1
Vic Fangio on Jalen Carter’s conditioning Week 1: “It wasn’t terrible”
Kevin Byard hopes to add Aaron Rodgers to his interception collection
Bears’ Caleb Williams wins FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week
Wednesday’s Saints vs. Ravens injury report: Cam Jordan returns
Packers Injury Report: Lukas Van Ness and Javon Hargrave have concussions
Cowboys injuries: DeMarvion Overshown, Malik Hooker DNP
Practice Notebook: WR Alec Pierce a full participant in Wednesday's practice
Patriots vs. Steelers Wednesday injury report: Carlton Davis III sidelined as several return
2026 NFL Week 2: Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders
Minkah Fitzpatrick misses practice, Jets call him week-to-week
Cooper Rush says he split reps with Michael Penix Jr. at Wednesday's practice
Packers-Jets Injury Report | Sept. 16, 2026
Quick Hits on the Titans from Wednesday of Eagles Week
Seahawks Mourn The Passing Of Fredd Young
Joey Porter Jr. listed as limited at Steelers practice due to conditioning
Coach Stefanski on Falcons QB situation: 'Not ruling anybody out'
Vikings RB Mason placed on IR after having surgery on thumb
Patrick Mahomes has plenty of self-criticism after Chiefs’ opening win
Jordan Mason injury update: Vikings place RB on IR with fractured thumb
George Pickens addresses Week 1 drops, Cowboys' team mindset for bouncing back
Commanders vs. Cowboys Wednesday injury report: Chig Okonkwo held out
Bills list S Cole Bishop, RB Ty Johnson, DL T.J. Sanders as questionable for Thursday night
Week 2 Injury Report: Patriots vs. Steelers
Michael Penix: I'm dying to be out there, some goals I still have to achieve
Not all 0-1 NFC teams should be hitting the panic button
Buccaneers-Browns Injury Report Sept.16: Parrish, Killebrew Limited Participants
Steelers’ Troy Fautanu doesn’t practice Wednesday with ankle injury
NFL fines Azeez Al-Shaair again for eye-black message
Week 2 Injury Report | Colts vs. Chiefs
Injury Report: Pair of Broncos estimated as nonparticipants ahead of Week 2 game vs. Jaguars
49ers injury update: De’Zhaun Stribling will miss ‘close to 10 weeks’
Chiefs Recognize Second Kansas High School Flag Football Coach of the Week
Jets Injury Report | Week 2 vs. Packers - Wednesday
Week 2 Injury Report (Patriots)
Mick Shots: No matter surprises, back to work
Herron: Allen will get defense to improve
The Falcons have a quarterback problem: ft. Joe Patrick: Falcoholic Live, Ep389
Prisco's NFL Week 2 Power Rankings: Rams and Cowboys get a wake-up call, 49ers on the rise
49ers TE Jake Tonges out for the season, WR De'Zhaun Stribling out around 10 weeks
Falcons injury report: A.J. Terrell, Chris Lindstrom held out of practice
Joe Burrow dealing with back tightness, expects to play against Texans
Vikings place Jordan Mason on injured reserve due to thumb fracture: Who's up next
Storylines to follow as Giants head to LA
Week 2 Wednesday Injury Report: Darren Waller gets a rest day
Seahawks Coach Mike Macdonald Declares QB Sam Darnold Week 2 Status
Cowboys vs. Commanders: Matchups to watch in Week 2
Giants sign DL Josh Tupou to active roster, WR Dalen Cambre to practice squad
When will Kyler Murray return? Vikings QB suffered concussion Week 1
Buffalo Bills Week 2 injury report
49ers fact or fiction: Is the offensive line a top-10 unit?
Lions, Bills Week 2 injury designations: 2 starting offensive lineman ruled OUT
Vikings Place Jordan Mason on Injured Reserve
S Minkah Fitzpatrick, WR Omar Cooper Jr. Week-to-Week; Rookie CB D'Angelo Ponds May Make NFL Debut
Buffalo Bills injury report vs. Lions | Week 2
Lions at Bills injury report: Sept. 16
Rams’ decision not to draft a linebacker could cost them
49ers Place WR De’Zhaun Stribling On Injured Reserve With Ankle Injury
Vikings Place Jordan Mason on Injured Reserve, Sign DeeJay Dallas from Practice Squad
Buffalo Bills should continue to lean into early-down passing
Colts WR Keenan Allen Formally Charged With Two Misdemeanors After August Arrest
Jets’ Minkah Fitzpatrick, Omar Cooper Jr. week-to-week, won’t require IR ‘as of now’
Eagles vs. Commanders: 14 winners, 5 losers, 5 IDKs
Brock Bowers, Darien Porter not practicing Wednesday
Buffalo Bills fans weigh in about the direction of the team entering Week 2
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts see drastic fall after loss to Cardinals
49ers Promote WR Hodge to Active Roster; Sign TE Stoll; Place TE Tonges on Injured Reserve
The 5 biggest surprises from the 49ers in Week 1
The Parker Report: How the Cowboys defense fared in week 1
Packers Film Room: Week 1 blitz of the week
Saints Super Bowl Odds: Week 2
Falcons 'not ruling anyone out' at QB for home opener vs. Panthers
Arizona Cardinals place Kitan Crawford on injured reserve, sign Kalen King from practice squad
Evan McPherson named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after historic performance
Fantasy Football NFL Air Yards Analysis & Takeaways (Week 1)
Cardinals Place Kitan Crawford On Injured Reserve
There’s a ‘pretty good chance’ Mansoor Delane is back for Chiefs in Week 2
Falcons’ starting QB for Sunday vs. Panthers still undecided
2026 Trade Value Charts — Justin Boone's fantasy football quarterback breakdown for Week 2
2026 Trade Value Charts — Justin Boone's fantasy football running back breakdown for Week 2
2026 Trade Value Charts — Justin Boone's fantasy football wide receiver breakdown for Week 2
2026 Trade Value Charts — Justin Boone's fantasy football tight end breakdown for Week 2
🗣️ Sights & Sounds: 'Ready to give it all we got!' | Giants vs. Cowboys Week 1
Eagles in the community: Jalen Hurts, Jalyx Hunt make huge impacts
Aaron Donald has ‘realistic’ chance to play vs. Giants
Mike McCarthy unclear on Joey Porter Jr’s participation level in practice
Vikings/Bears Coverage Map: Vikings To Be Widely Featured Again
Dan Quinn: Confidence in Mike Sainristil; Trey Amos Week 5 return not certain
Can Derrick Henry break NFL rushing record? All-time leader Emmitt Smith thinks so
Nick Sirianni explains decision not to put Landon Dickerson on injury report
49ers to put WR De'Zhaun Stribling on injured reserve
Let's size up four NFL offenses that erupted in Week 1
Commanders roster moves: Backup linebacker moved to injured reserve
Colts move green dot from Cam Bynum to Akeem Davis-Gaither
LIONS DAILY: How Dan Campbell made 'huge' impact on Bills' new coach
How to Watch, Listen to & Stream Vikings at Bears in 2026 Week 2 Game
Zack Baun is NFC Defensive Player of the Week for the second time in his career
Cowboys opponent: A look at the Commanders for Week 2
49ers promote practice squad receiver after placing De’Zhaun Stribling on the IR
Arizona Cardinals Simi Fehoko named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Mike Macdonald’s defensive vision is forcing study and re-evaluations
Mailbag: Which Wide Receivers Will Step Up Amidst Injuries?
West Coast Read: Can Sean McVay Turn Rams' Nightmare Into Expected Dream Team?
How the Chargers Can Respond in Week 2 Against the Raiders
Ken Walker Earns AFC "Offensive Player of the Week" Honors
Evan McPherson Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Simi Fehoko Earns NFC Special Teams Player Of The Week Honor
State of the NFC South: Week 1 recap
Broncos High School Tackle Coach of the Week: Tyler Vincent - Olathe
Caleb Williams Week 1 QB Grade: Bears @ Panthers Film Breakdown