NFL · 2026 season · 3–1 against the closing spread
Minnesota Vikings
Next: Vikings at Saints, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET. Vikings −2, total 42. Not priced in
Vikings Injury Report · Week 5
| Player | Pos | Status this week | Worth (pts) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Jackson | G | Active → Out → IR | 0.4 | Tue Oct 6, 5:37 PM |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | Out → Questionable | -0.3 | Tue Oct 6, 2:33 PM |
| Christian Darrisaw | LT | Active → Questionable | 0.3 | Sun Oct 4, 5:32 PM |
| Charles Demmings | CB | Out → Questionable | -0.1 | Tue Oct 6, 2:33 PM |
Starters only, as reported by the team and ESPN. Worth = his value over his healthy backup, in points against the Vikings. Questionable starters have sat 36% of the time this season.
Latest Vikings News
Vikings Put Guard Donovan Jackson On Injured Reserve
Minnesota moved guard Donovan Jackson to injured reserve after his knee injury, ruling him out for at least the next several games. The offensive line will need a replacement at guard against New Orleans. ProFootballTalk
Vikings Line Hit: Jackson Has Torn Meniscus, Darrisaw In Concussion Protocol
Minnesota guard Donovan Jackson has a torn meniscus and left tackle Christian Darrisaw entered the concussion protocol. Both are starting offensive linemen, leaving the undefeated Vikings thin up front heading into New Orleans. ProFootballTalk
Vikings Beat Dolphins 15–10
Final: Miami Dolphins 10, Minnesota Vikings 15. The closing line was Vikings −10; Miami covered by 5. The 25 combined points went under the closing total of 38.5.
Vikings will be without Jefferson against Miami
Minnesota's No. 1 receiver Justin Jefferson has been ruled out for Sunday's home game with the Dolphins. His absence removes the Vikings' top passing-game threat. ProFootballTalk
Vikings Beat Packers 39–22 With Wentz at Quarterback
Final: Green Bay Packers 22, Minnesota Vikings 39. Carson Wentz started at quarterback for Minnesota in place of Kyler Murray and went 12/19 for 133 yards, 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. The closing line was Vikings −2.5; Minnesota covered by 14.5.
Vikings promote QB Brosmer from practice squad
Minnesota is signing quarterback Max Brosmer to the active roster off the practice squad. The move adds quarterback depth with the Vikings juggling injuries at the position ahead of Sunday's game against Miami. ESPN player news
McCarthy inactive for Vikings at Tampa Bay
Minnesota quarterback J.J. McCarthy is listed as out and inactive for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. The Vikings will start a backup at quarterback. ESPN player news
Murray clears concussion protocol, starts and wins at Tampa Bay
Kyler Murray was active and started for Minnesota on Sunday after a concussion, throwing for 168 yards with a touchdown and an interception in a win at Tampa Bay. His return puts him in line to remain the starter against Miami. ESPN player news
Vikings Beat Buccaneers 23–16
Final: Minnesota Vikings 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16. The closing line was Buccaneers +0.5; Minnesota covered by 6.5.
Vikings Beat Bears 9–3 With Wentz at Quarterback
Final: Minnesota Vikings 9, Chicago Bears 3. Carson Wentz started at quarterback for Minnesota in place of Kyler Murray and went 11/20 for 143 yards, 0 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Minnesota won outright as the underdog; the closing line was Bears −4.5.
Jefferson's ankle sprain leaves door open for Sunday vs. Dolphins
An MRI on Monday showed Justin Jefferson has a sprained ankle, and there is a chance he suits up against Miami in Week 4. His availability would significantly shape Minnesota's passing game and the market for the matchup. ESPN
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. Packers | −1.5 | −2.5 | −1.0 | W 39–22 | Covered |
| 2 | at Bears | +3 | +4.5 | +1.5 | W 9–3 | Covered |
| 3 | at Buccaneers | −2 | −0.5 | +1.5 | W 23–16 | Covered |
| 4 | vs. Dolphins | −10.5 | −10 | +0.5 | W 15–10 | Didn't cover |
| 5 | at Saints | −2 | −2 | — | Upcoming | — |
The Vikings' consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against the Vikings.