If the Vikings lose on Sunday, Minnesota drops to 3-5 and will look like sellers at the trade deadline. Sunday's game is definitely a tipping point for the Vikings. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/vikings as Where the Vikings stand in the NFC playoff picture heading into Week 9.

The Vikings may be destined to land one SEC defender in the 2026 NFL Draft if mock drafts are a sign of anything.

The Minnesota Vikings have added another quarterback to their roster, reuniting head coach Kevin O’Connell with John Wolford.

Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz has been placed on injured reserve for a season-ending shoulder injury. Wentz played through the injury in a loss to the Chargers, visibly wincing in pain throughout the game.

Leading up to the Week 7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, McCarthy returned to practice for the first time as a limited participant and remained limited through Week 8. However, on Wednesday, ahead of the Vikings’ matchup with the Lions, McCarthy was finally listed as a full participant in practice.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy shares a strong message about his health ahead of his return as the starter in Week 9.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz said Wednesday he participated in, and approved of, the team’s decision to play him for 2 1/2 games after an Oct. 5 hit that led to a dislocation, fractured socket and torn labrum in his left shoulder.

With six teams on a bye last weekend and most of the favorites cruising to victories, there’s not a ton of movement in this week’s ALLCITY NFL Power Rankings.