Minnesota’s upcoming schedule ranks easier than the Lions, Bears, and Packers, keeping the door open for a late-season push.

This morning, the 6-2 Eagles acquired OLB Jaelan Phillips in a deal with the 2-7 Dolphins. Teams like the 49ers and Patriots also showed interest, but in the end, Philadelphia GM Howie Roseman gave up a 2026 third-rounder for help on defense.

Not to be overly dramatic, but the Minnesota Vikings’ season is on the line this Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Already sitting at the bottom of the

They allowed San Francisco to rush for 159 yards on 39 carries with two touchdowns. The main culprit was Christian McCaffrey, who ran for 106 yards on 28 carries with a score, and had five receptions for 67 yards and another score.

Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Dre'Mont Jones sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for a loss of 6 yards during Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season. Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike scores a touchdown on a 67-yard punt return against the Tennessee Titans during Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

The Minnesota Vikings are poised to sell ahead of the NFL trade deadline, which could mean parting ways with running back Aaron Jones.

Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings will face Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions in Week 9 of the NFL season on Sunday.

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