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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 17h

The #Vikings’ final injury report of the week; Blake Cashman was back to full participation on Friday:

Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 18h

Kevin O’Connell said Justin Jefferson is feeling better, but “just couldn’t get there” to practice and play this week. He’ll get treatment this weekend; O’Connell said “I know it’s a big one for him next week,” when the Vikings return to Jefferson’s home state to play the Saints.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 18h

Justin Jefferson, Chuck Demmings and Brett Thorson are out for Sunday. Johnny Hekker will be elevated from the practice squad to punt for the Vikings, Kevin O’Connell said.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This week’s Access Vikings short video is a look at the run game, which is facing more eight-man boxes and still sorting out its depth behind Aaron Jones with Jordan Mason on IR: youtu.be/rBfTFq-_KZ0

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Vikings’ first injury report of the week, with Justin Jefferson as one of three DNPs

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Kevin O’Connell said Justin Jefferson won’t practice today. O’Connell said the Vikings consider him day-to-day, but the injury isn’t a high ankle sprain. Chuck Demmings and Brett Thorson also won’t practice.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Kevin O’Connell said the #Vikings “tried to do everything we could” to develop J.J. McCarthy. So why didn’t it work? A look at the factors that threw McCarthy’s time in Minnesota off course: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones' three-week suspension for violating the league's substances of abuse policy is over, and was officially lifted by the commissioner today. He can return to the team this week.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Emergency Access Vikings ep. w/ @bengoessling is out now chatting the J.J. McCarthy trade, where everyone goes next and what the Vikings learned from the experience. Watch ⤵️ or listen wherever you get your pods: youtu.be/LxiIsw1CfUQ

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The J.J. McCarthy era is over. What did the Vikings, Kevin O'Connell learn?

The Vikings sent quarterback J.J. McCarthy, their former No. 10 overall pick, to the Giants on Monday morning in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. What did the franchise and Kevin O'Connell…

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said he spent some time with J.J. McCarthy this morning, “which was emotional. “Our relationship means a lot to me. I believe it means a lot to him, and I was just really thankful to have that time one-on-one with him.”

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Vikings GM Nolan Teasley just wrapped up discussing the J.J. McCarthy trade with reporters. He said “there’s been a lot of inquiries” on McCarthy, “and then just recently it came together.” The Vikings had put together trade comps that made them feel McCarthy was worth a fifth-rounder, he said.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

J.J. McCarthy started 18 fewer games at quarterback for the #Vikings than any other first-round pick in franchise history. Teddy Bridgewater, whose catastrophic knee injury ended his time as the starter before his third season, is next on the list (data from Pro Football Reference)

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Early story on the Vikings trading J.J. McCarthy to the Giants for a fifth-round pick. Plenty of updates coming to this later today: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The #Vikings traded J.J. McCarthy to the Giants for a fifth-round pick, pending a physical.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Kevin O’Connell said Justin Jefferson “got close a couple times” to returning from his ankle injury. The Vikings will evaluate it further, but it didn’t sound terribly serious initially.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Donovan Jackson put Vita Vea on the ground with his fourth-down block. My goodness.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Chuck Demmings (hamstring) has been downgraded to out, the Vikings announce

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Ivan Pace with the baby carriage celebration after taking down Baker Mayfield on second down.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Justin Jefferson has been ruled out with his ankle injury, the Vikings announce.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Kyler Murray hits Jordan Addison for a 41-yard score on his second deep shot of the drive. Addison got inside leverage on Jacob Parrish, worked back for the ball and tumbled into the end zone. 17-10 Vikings with 4:11 left in the first half.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Justin Jefferson is headed to the locker room. He was walking on his own as he left the field.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Justin Jefferson is out of the Vikings' medical tent, and has his helmet as he walks on the sideline.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Myles Price just had the first Vikings punt return TD since Marcus Sherels in Week 5 of the 2016 season. The 86-yard return was tied for the third-longest punt return in Vikings history.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Will Reichard hits the back of the net on the fly from 54 yards out. 3-0 Vikings, after a drive that was stalled by a couple of unproductive runs and Donovan Jackson's holding penalty.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

There's the dagger concept that Kevin O’Connell has missed in the Vikings' passing game. 21 yards from Kyler Murray to Justin Jefferson to open the game.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Press box public address announcer at Raymond James Stadium: "And this week, we're happy to say there is a zero percent chance of rain or a weather-induced delay."

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Vikings inactives vs. Buccaneers Brett Thorson Zemaiah Vaughn Jakobe Thomas Tavierre Thomas Caleb Tiernan Elijah Williams J.J. McCarthy (emergency 3rd QB) Ivan Pace flew to Tampa this morning, and is active today.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Vikings signed Johnny Hekker to their 53-man roster and put Nick Samac on IR. With Brett Thorson dealing with a hamstring injury, signing Hekker to the active roster guarantees the Vikings have a consistent punter and holder, rather than worrying about HI him being signed off the practice squad

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Vikings LB Ivan Pace did not travel with the team to Tampa for personal reasons. He’s now questionable for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Johnny Hekker will punt for the Vikings on Sunday, with Brett Thorson out for the game. Nick Samac is also out. The Vikings feel good about Aaron Jones’ chances for Sunday, Kevin O’Connell said. No injury designation for the running back.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Quite a bit of good news for the #Vikings on their injury report today; Aaron Jones and Jake Golday were back on the field, while Brian O’Neill and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins returned to full participation. Only Brett Thorson was a DNP

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Through two weeks, the Vikings have run the ball more frequently than any team in the NFL on first and second down. How has it changed the offense, and will it last? I broke it down here: youtu.be/rJu7j9s818A?...

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In addition to the three players who didn’t practice on Wednesday — Brett Thorson, Aaron Jones and Jake Golday — the #Vikings had five players limited in the first practice of the week.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Kyler Murray has cleared the concussion protocol and will start for the #Vikings on Sunday against Tampa Bay, Kevin O’Connell said. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins is day-to-day with his hip injury. Punter Brett Thorson has a hamstring injury that will get further evaluation, O’Connell said.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Per TruMedia, the Vikings have called run plays 62.7 percent of the time on first and second down. That’s the highest percentage in the NFL through Weeks 1-2; the Seahawks are second at 59.8 percent.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Access Vikings postgame out now! @bengoessling.bsky.social & Chip Scoggins joined me to chat about the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Bears at a soggy Soldier Field. We discuss the strong defensive showing, Aaron Jones Sr. shouldering the offense & more. Watch ⤵️ or listen wherever. youtu.be/qIactWJ7UYw

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Vikings limit Caleb Williams prior to exit, beat Bears 9-3 in rain

Before his exit due to a hamstring injury, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was limited by Brian Flores' Vikings defense following an explosive Week 1 performance. Minnesota Star Tribune reporters…

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Dallas Turner calls game. Vikings win 9-3.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Bears' medical staff is carting Caleb Williams to the locker room, as the QB gestures to the Soldier Field fans.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Isaiah Rodgers blocked the field goal. Vikings lead 6-3 with 6:21 left. What a turn of events.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Now Caleb Williams is down and writhing in pain after sliding. Tyson Bagent in for the Bears; Williams to the medical tent.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Aaron Jones is questionable to return with a knee injury, the Vikings announce.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Aaron Jones just came out of the medical tent, and has his helmet in his hand as he heads back to the bench.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Caleb Williams, the leading passer in this game between teams that combined for 98 points last week, has thrown for 75 yards on 19 attempts.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Aaron Jones is up to 75 yards on 14 carries, after a 20-yarder that bought the Vikings some room following Jalen Redmond's forced fumble at the goal line.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

With his speed, Dallas Turner getting this many unblocked rushes is absolutely lethal for the Vikings' defense.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Bears punt on fourth-and-28, on a drive where they'd reached the Vikings' 33 after winning Kevin O’Connell's challenge of D'Andre Swift's fourth-down catch. Boos for Garrett Bradbury at Soldier Field, after his second penalty of the drive. V

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#Vikings DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins is questionable to return with a hip injury

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#Vikings inactives vs. Bears Kyler Murray Jauan Jennings Zemaiah Vaughn Jakobe Thomas Nick Samac Caleb Tiernan Elijah Williams

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Kevin O’Connell said the Vikings will start Carson Wentz on Sunday. Kyler Murray made progress this week, and should be out of the concussion protocol by next week. J.J. McCarthy will be the backup. Jauan Jennings will be out after the loss of a close family member. Brian O’Neill is questionable.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

After a summer of rapid-fire changes, the Vikings arrived at a leadership model built on the relationships between Kevin O’Connell, Nolan Teasley and Rob Brzezinski. A small gesture on Sunday carried a larger meaning about those relationships: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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Kevin O’Connell gave out two game balls after the Vikings’ win. They carried a bigger message.

O’Connell’s recognition of new GM Nolan Teasley and 28-year Vikings executive Rob Brzezinski offered an early glimpse of how the franchise’s new leadership dynamic is taking shape.

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