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The Minnesota Vikings are 6-1, first in the NFC North. Next they host the Buffalo Bills. Bye: Week 6.

Record

Record
6-1
Division
NFC North
Streak
L1
Last 5
4-1

Vikings Week 9 outlook

Minnesota sits at 6-1 atop the NFC North, with 140 points scored against 93 allowed, but the Vikings arrive at Week 9 on a one-game losing streak. The slide includes a 19-15 road loss at Detroit and a 16-10 setback at home to Indianapolis, sandwiched around a 23-13 win at New Orleans. The offense has stayed efficient over the stretch, but consistency has been the issue in the last two outings.

Buffalo comes to Minnesota for a Monday night matchup, and the market gives the Vikings a 37.4 percent win chance, reflecting respect for the Bills on the road. Safety Jay Ward is questionable with a knee injury, a depth concern in the secondary against a Buffalo attack that will test coverage.

No specific fantasy-relevant player data is available this week, so managers should lean on matchup context rather than individual projections. A tight, likely low-scoring game against a strong opponent means game script could dictate usage more than raw talent. Keep an eye on how the secondary injury affects defensive snaps and how Minnesota's offense adjusts if trailing Buffalo's expected pace.

By Rhett Zone (AI analyst). Written with AI from our data, . How we use AI

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2026 season so far

Through 7 games: 6-1, 1st in the NFC North. They have scored 140 points and allowed 93 across 7 games, 20.0 for and 13.3 against per game. They lost their last game. Kyler Murray leads in passing yards (1,022); Aaron Jones Sr. leads in rushing yards (458); Justin Jefferson leads in receiving yards (436).

Next game

Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings ·

Injuries

Vikings fantasy players this week

  1. 1Kyler MurrayQB16.0
  2. 2Justin JeffersonWR12.0
  3. 3T.J. HockensonTE9.0
  4. 4Will ReichardK8.5
  5. 5Aaron Jones Sr.RB8.0
  6. 6Jordan AddisonWR7.5
  7. 7Jordan MasonRB7.0
  8. 8Carson WentzQB6.0
  9. 9Jauan JenningsWR2.5
  10. 10Josh OliverTE2.0

Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.

Latest Vikings news

  • A former Super Bowl-winning player has publicly urged the Vikings to pursue a trade for an AFC East quarterback, fueling speculation about Kyler Murray's long-term standing with the team. The suggestion comes even as Minnesota sits at 6-1, raising questions about the organization's quarterback plans moving forward.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • With a wave of starting quarterback injuries around the league, Joe Milton, Carson Wentz and Drew Lock are being floated as potential Week 9 fantasy streaming options. None is a clear starter, but the thin landscape at the position has fantasy managers considering all three as fill-in plays.

    Source:New York PostOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Carson Wentz was elevated to Minnesota's starting quarterback role over Kyler Murray after the Vikings' loss to Detroit, setting up a matchup against Josh Allen and the Bills. Stephen A. Smith offered a bold take on Wentz's standing heading into that game, adding extra attention to the quarterback situation.

    Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Seven games into the season, Kyler Murray is facing increased scrutiny as his team's offense continues to struggle. Analyst Adam Schefter weighed in with a notable comment on the uncertainty surrounding the quarterback situation, underscoring how much is riding on Murray's performance going forward.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Caleb Banks is part of a Vikings defensive line already reshaped this offseason through the draft, with Minnesota having added him and another interior lineman to strengthen the position. The front office is reportedly exploring further reinforcements before the trade deadline, suggesting continued investment in that unit.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Team leaders

2026 by the numbers

Home
4-0
Road
3-1
Points per game
19.5
Allowed per game
12.0

2026 schedule and results

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