RB Aaron Jones, WR Isaiah Rodgers are in danger of losing placement atop Vikings' depth chart entering 2025 NFL season

New England rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism III each scored for the second straight preseason game as the Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-12.

Minnesota Vikings DC Brian Flores can take his fight against the NFL to trial and that's just more bad news for the league.

T he Vikings are just outside of the top 10 in the newest edition of ESPN's annual "future power rankings" of all 32 NFL teams. They check in at No. 11 in the rankings, which look at 2025-2027 outlook through the lens of a team's quarterback, non-QB roster, coaching, and front office, as rated by four ESPN analysts.

The Vikings are coming off a draft with limited picks, but they're now heading into 2026 reloaded. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has shown he can build a roster through free agency, but the draft remains a work in progress. He has improved significantly since his first class in 2022, but 2026 is expected to be a pivotal year.

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones makes a 37-yard punt return against the Minnesota Vikings. New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson rushes for 8 yards against the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota Vikings linebacker Kobe King and safety Jay Ward break up a pass by New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

Kevin O'Connell won the 2024 AP Coach of the Year award for a multitude of reasons. He's an exceptional teacher who gets the most out of his players, and is among a handful of the NFL's true offensive gurus.

The more I keep looking at each team, if J.J. McCarthy plays well, this thing is built for success.” Yet it all comes down to that big “if” that Romo mentioned — McCarthy, The Vikings are placing their fate in the hands of a baby-faced 22-year-old quarterback who only started two years at Michigan and averaged just 22 passes per game.