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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

For better or worse, the Vikings got to test a lot of their young depth -- particularly on offense -- through the first five weeks of the season. With a handful of starters slated to return, what roles could those youngsters hold moving forward? www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-injury-updates-depth-chart-nfl-week-6-kevin-oconnell-tai-felton-gavin-bartholomew/601897781

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Our only bye-week ep. of Access Vikings is out now -- reviewing defensive film from Vikings-Saints with @andrewkrammer.bsky.social. Which Vikings players deserve some extra shine for the consistent contributions they've been making? Watch ⤵️ or listen wherever you get your pods: youtu.be/_9cp6eQY0kk

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This Vikings defense seems unstoppable. These players showed defense's strengths vs. Saints

The Vikings defense has been dominant through the first five weeks of the season. Which players deserve more widespread hype for the roles they're playing? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Andrew…

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Kevin O'Connell says tight end T.J. Hockenson is feeling pretty good today but is in the concussion protocol. They'll monitor him throughout the bye.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Access Vikings postgame ep. discussing the Vikings' win over the Saints is live now. @bengoessling.bsky.social, Chip Scoggins and I talk about that Justin Jefferson TD, the offense feeling more settled, continued def. and ST success, etc. Watch ⤵️ or listen wherever: youtu.be/YRSHYcDqGD4

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Vikings beat Saints, 23-13, in Justin Jefferson's homecoming and first full game with Kyler Murray

Justin Jefferson reminded football fans why he's a superstar with a eye-popping touchdown grab in his homecoming. Is this Vikings offense finally settling in? Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben…

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

FINAL: 23-13, Vikings Offense looked improved, even with a few mistakes in there. Kyler Murray finished 24/30 for 229 yards with a 15-yard TD to Justin Jefferson in triple coverage. Bye week should get a few missing pieces on offense back. ST + defense continues to excel.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Here's Minnesota Star Tribune photog Jerry Holt's angle on that third-quarter Justin Jefferson TD.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

End of 3Q: 13-all. Jeshaun Jones' first career reception, a 32-yarder, started this Vikings drive off. Vikings' WR situation was uncertain coming into this game. Youngsters (both at WR and TE) have done a decent job supplementing Justin Jefferson, though they've had a couple costly mistakes.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Only fitting for Justin Jefferson to break the Vikings' touchdown drought in his homecoming game.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Halftime: 7-6, Saints. Vikings still seeking their first offensive touchdown since the second quarter against Tampa Bay in Week 3 (41 yards to Jordan Addison).

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

End of 1Q: 3-0, Vikings. Murray through 1: 11/11 for 101 yards

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Full Vikings-Saints Friday practice report + game statuses:

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Announced this morning by the NFL Players Association: Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is the Week 5 NFLPA Community MVP for his inaugural Strike Out Cancer bowling event benefitting the American Cancer Society. The NFLPA donates $10K to the foundation/charity of choice for each week's honoree.

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Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson Selected as Week 5 NFLPA Community MVP

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Vikings-Saints Thursday practice report. Jordan Addison (hamstring) and Chuck Demmings (hamstring) upgraded to limited participants. Justin Jefferson remained limited.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

New Viking Odell Beckham Jr. speaking to local media now. Said with a smile that he picked No. 9 because Justin Jefferson (No. 18) got “half his game” from OBJ.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Vikings-Saints Wednesday practice report. Justin Jefferson just spoke to media and said he’s feeling “real good.” Was obviously enthusiastic about wanting to play in his home state this weekend, but said they’re taking it day-by-day.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Some notable Vikings practice statuses today — Justin Jefferson (ankle) and Brian O’Neill will be limited. Jordan Addison (minor hamstring soreness) and Christian Darrisaw (concussion) will be out.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

New Access Vikings episode chatting Saints w/ @miketriplett.bsky.social is live on your feeds now ahead of Week 5's Vikings-Saints game. We discuss the Saints' tough MNF loss to the Falcons, Tyler Shough's start to Year 2 and more. Watch ⤵️ or listen wherever you get your pods. youtu.be/AaUoTQT8d-g

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The Saints need to shake off a MNF loss when Vikings visit. Can Tyler Shough deliver in big moment?

The Vikings head south to meet the New Orleans Saints, who have a short week following their Monday Night Football loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker is joined…

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Andrew Krammer @andrewkrammer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Donovan Jackson needs meniscus surgery and is out for the season ... Christian Darrisaw is in the concussion protocol @emleiker.bsky.social with more on the O-line and Justin Jefferson: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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Vikings O-line faces uncertainty ahead of Saints game. Here’s the latest.

Christian Darrisaw and Donovan Jackson both exited Sunday’s victory over Miami, leaving the Vikings with questions on the left side of their line.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

New Access Vikings film review out now, and @andrewkrammer.bsky.social brings good news for Vikings fans: Things might not have been as bleak on offense as they seemed. Watch ⤵️ or listen wherever you get your pods. m.youtube.com/watch?v=d7kV...

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Kevin O’Connell said Donovan Jackson will likely be out for the rest of the season after tearing his meniscus. He’ll need surgery to repair the injury. Christian Darrisaw is in the concussion protocol after the second hit he took in the Vikings’ win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

FINAL: 15-10, Vikings. The Vikings are 4-0, but boy is there still a lot that needs to be worked out. Even some bright spots at the end can't make up for all the booing throughout that one.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Will Reichard either completely oblivious he's on the big board or indifferent as he gets the cheer from fans sticking out the final 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

T.J. Hockenson and Aaron Jones Sr. have put this offense on their backs today. 106 receiving yards for Hock, and a combined 123 yards for Jones.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Boos again as the Vikings offense exits ahead of fourth-and-five, but Will Reichard re-extends the lead with his fifth field goal of the day. 29 yards. Vikings, 15 Dolphins, 10 4Q | 6:41

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Christian Darrisaw has exited again, is now being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It's Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon -- who's up to 98 yards on 8 carries today -- who finds the end zone first. 12-yard carry. Vikings, 12 Dolphins, 10 3Q | 0:11

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Reichard, automatic. Fourth field goal of the day. 41 yards. Vikings, 12 Dolphins, 3 3Q | 6:35

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Dolphins put points on the board with a 27-yard field goal by Riley Patterson, set up by Ollie Gordon's 53-yard breakaway earlier in the drive. Vikings, 9 Dolphins, 3 3Q | 11:56

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

HALFTIME: 9-0, Vikings. It's been all Will Reichard so far. He cleared his third of the game (from 33 yards) with seconds left there.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Christian Darrisaw officially questionable to return. Believe he was taken to the locker room. Vikings currently without the entire starting left side of their O-line.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Aaron Jones Sr., Dallas Turner, Eric Wilson among those to greet Christian Darrisaw as he's taken to the med tent. Ryan Van Demark is in for him.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Vikings players are starting to drop to a knee as LT Christian Darrisaw remains down on the field, with trainers and Kevin O'Connell around him.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Big cheer for that overturned call at U.S. Bank Stadium following Kevin O'Connell's challenge. Call goes from an incomplete pass to a Malik Willis fumble forced by Dallas Turner and recovered by Blake Cashman. Vikings ball right around the 50 yard line.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Reichard hits again for three, this time from 50. Vikings offense had a couple flashes that drive -- Murray to Hockenson for 15, Jones for 15 -- but they're still failing to move consistently. Vikings, 6 Dolphins, 0 2Q | 7:08

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Donovan Jackson (knee) has been ruled out for the day.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

What a sequence on third down of that Dolphins drive. Score stays 3-0 for now, but sheesh.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

End of 1Q: 3-0, Vikings lead.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Donovan Jackson is questionable to return. He was taken to the locker room once the tent went down, but walked there on his own.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Will Reichard puts the first points on the board for the Vikings with a 47-yard field goal. Vikings, 3 Dolphins, 0 1Q | 7:54

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Left guard Donovan Jackson just limped to the sidelines where he was met by trainers. He's headed into the tent. Looks like Joe Huber's in for him.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Here's the Vikings-Dolphins live blog from our gameday crew if you're following along away from the TV: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-miami-dolphins-score-today-kyler-murray-stats-nfl-week-4-justin-jefferson-injury/601889721

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Good to be back at the Bank. Vikings-Dolphins to come.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Vikings-Dolphins full Friday practice report + game statuses. Three out for both teams.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Weight gain. School struggles. A 1-game suspension. Domonique Orange grew through it all en route to an NFL career with the Vikings. Now, Big Citrus enjoys the fruits of his labor: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

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https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-domonique-orange-iowa-state-cyclones-nfl-draft-2026-pick-brian-flores-defense/601885778

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Vikings-Dolphins Thursday practice report. Justin Jefferson still a DNP.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Vikings-Dolphins Wednesday practice report:

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Kevin O’Connell says WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) will not practice today. His status is still considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday’s matchup. P Brett Thorson and CB Chuck Demmings will also not practice to start the week.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New Access Vikings: Chatted with David Furones of the Sun Sentinel about the Dolphins. How has their regime change -- feat. two former Packers as HC & GM -- been received? How did they keep it close through 3Q vs. the Chiefs? Watch ⤵️ or listen wherever: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrcJ...

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New Dolphins regime visits Vikings still seeking first win. What have they learned through 3 games?

The Dolphins overhauled their leadership this offseason, hiring former Packers staffers Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan as head coach and general manager, respectively. The new regime built with…

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