VIKINGS DAILY
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
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A Trio of Vikings Roster Losers So Far in the 2026 Season
Vikings running game deserves credit, but Aaron Jones needs help
Byron Murphy Jr. Bounce Back Has Been Huge for Minnesota
NFL Picks and Predictions, Week 6
A Young Vikings Receiver is Putting the Front Office in a Tricky Position
3 Sneaky Vikings X-Factor Players Helping Fuel the Perfect Start
The View from VT: Injury Focus on 1 Player, Skill Guy Stolen, and QB in Tinseltown
Sam Darnold's struggles could open the door to a Vikings reunion
Tom Brady's NFL Power Rankings: 49ers Clear No. 1? Vikings Have All-Time Defense?
Vikings could trade away a notable player they signed in May - Vikings Wire
Vikings’ NFC North lead gets help from Montez Sweat’s two-game suspension
Buzz Builds for 1 Vikings Receiver in the NFL’s Trade Rumors
3 Jauan Jennings trade destinations that could end Vikings disaster
Week 6 NFL Picks: NFC North Separates Further with Vikings on Bye
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
Vikings Injury Update: Justin Jefferson Active, Addison Out
Is Saints’ Alvin Kamara playing vs. Vikings in Week 5? Final injury update - Yahoo Sports
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: Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips 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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Packers place 3 on injured reserve before Week 6 vs. the Cowboys
Steelers lose receiver Wilson to IR, Metcalf comes off injury report
Mike Evans among 6 questionable players for 49ers vs. Commanders
Sources: Eagles QB Hurts placed on IR, expected to be out indefinitely
Jets-Patriots Game Preview | A New Season
Cowboys need to approach the next two games as must wins
Run game, defense power Broncos in OT win against Seahawks
What's the Recipe for a Jets Win in New England?
Ways to Watch and Stream | Jets at Patriots
Jets Notebook | WR Omar Cooper Jr. Set to Return Sunday vs. Patriots
Bears Reportedly Get Breakthrough Caleb Williams Week 6 Injury Update
Olu Fashanu Credits Alijah Vera-Tucker for Early Guidance
With Jets-Patriots on Deck, Special Teams and Field Position Could be the Difference
Caleb Williams on track to start in Week 6
Detroit Lions’ DJ Wonnum latest to receive fine that could lead to suspension
Lions’ DJ Wonnum latest to receive fine that could lead to suspension
Two Washington Commanders fined for infractions vs. New York Giants
Reports: Caleb Williams to start for Bears Sunday
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts placed on IR, will miss the Week 9 Giants game
2026 NFL Week 6 Injury Report: A.J. Brown returns, LJax out another week, Jalen Hurts to IR
Caleb Williams (hamstring) expected to play vs. Falcons in Week 6
Patriots updated roster and depth chart for 2026 regular season
Sources: Bears plan to start QB Williams in Week 6 vs. Falcons
📊 Kiper's 2027 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 draft prospects
Eagles sign RB Jaydon Blue to active roster with Jalen Hurts officially on IR
Should I Pickup Rachaad White or Austin Ekeler? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6
"Stomp the puddle": Examining how the Panthers employ RPOs in both subtle and explosive ways
Ravens activate rookie WR Ja’Kobi Lane from injured reserve
Jalen Hurts to injured reserve among four Eagles roster moves
Jalen Hurts blood clot: Expert weighs in on Eagles' situation, and when QB could return to the field
Patriots elevate safety Elliott Davison from practice squad, release running back
Minkah Fitzpatrick, five others fined for player safety fouls in Week 6
A.J. Brown injury update: Latest rumors, news on WR's status for Patriots in Week 6
Bears, Hallmark put on 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story' premiere events
Washington Commanders won’t face Eagles QB Jalen Hurts in NFL Week 8
Eagles place QB Jalen Hurts on Injured Reserve, sign RB Jaydon Blue to the active roster
Points Fantasy Basketball Draft Rankings, Tiers: 2026-2027 Points Leagues
Eagles Make Roster Decision On QB Jalen Hurts In Wake Of Blood Clot
Jalen Hurts will go on injured reserve, miss at least four games and possibly more
Patriots activate A.J. Brown off injured reserve
Raider Nation loses confidence in the team’s direction
Jets Add WR Omar Cooper Jr. to Active Roster from Injured Reserve
Kitan Crawford Activated To Roster After IR Stint
Roster Moves: Jaguars Elevate LS Jacob Bobenmoyer and CB Jabbar Muhammad Ahead of #HOUvsJAX
Roster Analysis: Patriots activate WR A.J. Brown for Sunday's game vs. the Jets in Week 6
Patriots Make a Series of Roster Moves
Bills, Raiders a battle between two keen offensive-minded head coaches
Ravens Activate Ja'Kobi Lane From Injured Reserve
Chargers Activate Lambert-Smith; Sign Murphy to Active Roster
Packers announce roster moves | Oct. 17, 2026
Bucs Call Up Easton Stick, Josh Williams for Steelers Game
Jalen Hurts placed on IR due to blood clot
Falcons sign OLB Bralen Trice to active roster
NFL Week 6 player props, anytime TD best bets: Steelers' Jaylen Warren is on a heater
Fantasy Basketball Rankings, Tiers (2026-2027): 9-Category League Drafts
Commanders list Stefon Diggs, eight others as questionable
Buzz: Josh Jacobs returns to the fantasy RB2 conversation
Dropping your QB? Six fantasy replacements to pick up ASAP
Grant Delpit sums up difference between Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley in four words
New York Jets make roster moves ahead of New England Patriots game
Jets make roster moves ahead of Patriots game
Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons – Game Picks and Predictions
Steelers place WR Roman Wilson on IR
Instant Recap: Michigan State blows 8-point lead, loses to NW 24-21
Moton among 3 Panthers activated ahead of Eagles game
Source: Patriots likely to activate WR Brown for Sunday's game vs. Jets
Bears CB Gordon, oft-injured since $40M deal, activated from PUP list
Eagles News: Riq Woolen mentioned among more trade buzz
Steelers put Roman Wilson on injured reserve
Stefon Diggs receives questionable tag
Browns practice squad moves could be indicators of 3 key injured starters’ Week 6 statuses
Sean McVay believes the Harrison Mevis blocked field goal would have missed anyway
Steelers make roster moves ahead of Buccaneers game
Cowboys vs Packers: Writer predictions for Week 6
Survey results: NY Giants’ fan confidence remains high
How Commanders can keep run game going without Bill Croskey-Merritt
Steelers send scout to Texas to watch Arch Manning
NFL Picks and Predictions, Week 6
New Orleans Saints announce roster moves
Houston Texans Transactions (10-17-2026)
Browns elevate DT Sam Kamara and DT Chris Williams
Chicago Bears activate Kyler Gordon, Dayo Odeyingbo to injured reserve
Wide Receiver Matchups to Target For Week 6 - Drake London, Malik Nabers, Jalen Coker, more
Commanders RB Croskey-Merritt out vs. 49ers with groin injury
Jaguars look to match best six-game start in team history
Top Rams News: Previews and predictions for Rams vs. Cardinals on Sunday at SoFi Stadium for Week 6
Q&A: Quay Walker on building chemistry, forcing turnovers and preparing for Josh Allen
Three Things I’m Looking At in the Jets vs Patriots Game
Dan Quinn: Jayden Daniels has shown growth and there’s an elevated presence about him
Eagles thoughts: The Panthers got paws
Rams represent ‘Super Bowl-sized’ game for the Cardinals
Panthers activate Taylor Moton, Turk Wharton, Trevor Etienne
Our NFL Week 6 crystal ball: Five analysts make predictions, from upsets to TD scorers
Guide to every Week 6 game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
Panthers add three to the active roster
Bears activate Kyler Gordon, sign Nick McCloud to active roster
Titans Activate CB Joshua Williams From Injured Reserve, Waive DB Erick Hallett
Commanders won't have Jacory Croskey-Merritt Monday night
Chicago Bears announce roster moves
Greetings from Glasgow: Postcards with Zach Miller | Saturday, Oct. 17
Colts make anticipated roster move regarding backup receiving tight end
Eagles make Jalen Hurts IR decision as QB’s return timeline from blood clot remains uncertain
Cowboys at Packers: Offensive, defensive impact players in Week 6
Bears-Falcons Franchise Connections
Falcons vs. Bears series history: Win-loss record, matchup results
NFL Week 6 injury report: Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts sidelined; Caleb Williams could return
Texans vs. Jaguars By the Numbers: Week 6 London Stats and Series History
3 Big Picture Thoughts From Pittsburgh: What NEEDS to Be Fixed vs. Tennessee
Shedeur Sanders trade: What Browns GM Andrew Berry is rumored to think about the QB
Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch, start time, score prediction and odds
Commanders vs. 49ers Saturday injury report: Bill Croskey-Merritt out
Steelers say DK Metcalf will play, Pat Freiermuth is questionable with calf injury
Colts need to do what they do best and punch down
2026 Week 6 NFL player prop picks, best bets for Sunday's games include Dak Prescott, Bijan Robinson
Colts activate tight end Will Mallory from injured reserve
3 Keys to Winning for the Rams against the Cardinals in Week 6 on Sunday at SoFi Stadium
Bills vs. Raiders prediction: Can Las Vegas end losing streak? Everything to know for AFC matchup
Three Rivers Report: The Steelers offense must execute better on early downs
Browns among many teams uncertain at the QB position; “franchise QBs” rare long-term
Titans CEO says owner is 'feeling a lot of grief' about team's abysmal start
Falcons vs. Bears injury report: C.J. Henderson will not play in Week 6
Chiefs need to stay on their toes against winless Chargers
10 Atlanta Falcons Prospects to Watch For Week 7 of College Football
Chargers-Chiefs Game Preview: 3 things to watch in Week 6
Eagles' Cole Payton embracing uncertainty of new role
NFL Week 6 odds, predictions, expert picks: Cowboys roll into Lambeau Field to face Packers
NFL draft prospects 2027: Players to watch for Florida State vs. Miami
Eagles not planning to place Jalen Hurts on IR, as he deals with superficial blood clot, per report
Cowboys fans place blame for slow start on a familiar face
2027 draft prospects to watch for the NY Giants in Week 7
5 Things I Think I Think About the Miami Dolphins After Week 5
5 questions and answers about Patriots vs. Jets
Is losing getting to the Eagles?
Uncertainty hangs over Troy Aikman’s job with Dolphins as possible ESPN split looms
What activating A.J. Brown off IR means for the Patriots
Eagles' beat-up backfield loses Barkley, Shipley; WR Smith likely to return
Kingdom Keys: 3 Keys to a Chiefs victory over the Chargers in Week 6
NFL Draft prospects to watch: Week 7 college football preview
Seahawks News: How high is the ceiling for the 2026 Seahawks D?
Pre-Snap Reads: How high is the ceiling for the 2026 Seahawks D?
Four-Down Territory: Teacher(s) and student
NFL Week 6 Viewing Guide: What to Watch While Bengals Are on Bye
Key Ingredients to Victory: Saints vs. Giants | 2026 NFL Week 6
Bills news: Previewing the Raiders
Giants-Saints ‘5 questions’: What impact will Gayle Benson’s remarks have?
Eagles Tackle Football Coach of the Week: Brandon Holub, Olney High School
Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers Week 6: Five Questions with Niners Nation
Majority of Packers fans expect Green Bay to be a playoff team
Packers' running game gets chance to prove its progress vs. Cowboys
Will Atlanta’s rushing dominance return? Falcons vs Bears Week 6 preview ft. Jacob Infante
NFL predictions: Panthers and Eagles are two injured teams trending in opposite directions
Key matchups: Saints vs. Giants
Recapping the Arizona Cardinals loss to the Detroit Lions
Rams vs Cardinals: How to watch on TV, stream, or listen on radio
Morning Report: Five Things to Know Before the Week 6 Primetime Matchup 🗞️
Seahawks injury update: Jadarian Price expected for ‘sooner rather than later’ return
Seahawks injury update: Jadarian Price return timeline sounds promising
Falcons vs. Bears NFL Week 6 preview: Caleb Williams, Grady Jarrett, and what to expect on Sunday
Buffalo Bills trending up, trending down: Brock Bowers is coming for Bills back seven
Bills trending up, trending down: Brock Bowers is coming for Bills secondary and linebackers
Patriots to active A.J. Brown from injured reserve, per report
A look back at some of the 49ers’ biggest midseason trades under Kyle Shanahan
Commanders News: Great turnover margin; 3rd downs & penalties, not so much
All AFC, NFC North teams could emerge from Week 6 above .500
Jaguars unlikely to play 3 international home games in 2027
Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints for Saturday, October 17
AFC North Preview, Week 6: Bengals on bye as all four teams are above .500
Five Things to Watch on Sunday | Chargers vs. Chiefs
How will the Browns contain RB Derrick Henry? | Burning Questions
Morning Break: Saints prepare to face Giants, Chris Olave returns to practice
Bills game-day food: Buffalo Hardtack for Week 6 at Las Vegas Raiders
Chiefs News: Travis Kelce may cause a broadcasting bidding war
NFL predictions: Chargers face tough odds vs. Chiefs in Week 6
Cowboys state of the roster: Any way to fix this mess?
Inside the Grit Index: 7 NFL Draft prospects to watch
Inbox: Christian Watson is becoming synonymous with big plays in big moments
College Players to Watch: Week 6
Trent McDuffie injury is more bad news for Rams
5 things to watch as Panthers prepare for the unknowns in Philadelphia
Mike Evans: Still limited to side work
How to Watch and Listen | Week 6: Chargers vs. Chiefs
'There's only one ball': Why Chargers RB Omarion Hampton's snap count is decreasing
Why Micah Parsons trade will linger over Cowboys, Packers for years to come
NFL predictions: 3 bold takes for Bills-Raiders Week 6 game
Running Back Matchups to Target in Week 6 - James Cook, Derrick Henry, Kenneth Walker III, more
Terry McLaurin: Good to go against San Francisco
50 Words or Less: Ravens Are Refusing to Blink When Injury Bug Bites
Jaguars Media Give Final Analysis Before Week 6 Against Texans at Wembley Stadium
How much is Jonathan Taylor worth on the trade market?
Detroit Lions to wear alternate uniforms in each of next 2 games