MINNESOTA VIKINGS NEWS

Ty Chandler - Headed to IR with broken thumb Minnesota placed Chandler (thumb) on its injured reserve list Tuesday.

Impact Chandler sustained a thumb fracture during Sunday's 29-22 win versus Chicago, and he'll now have to sit out at least the Vikings' next four games as he recovers. The rookie fifth-rounder hasn't logged an offensive snap in 2022, but Minnesota will still have to find a way to replace the speedster's special teams reps.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 6: How to bet Vikings-Dolphins, pick

Here's everything you need to know about Vikings-Dolphins from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from Sam Panayo...

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Eric Kendricks - Seven tackles in win Kendricks registered seven tackles (three solo), including one for loss, during Sunday's 29-22 win over the Bears.

Impact Kendricks finished second on the team in tackles behind Cameron Dantzler (eight) and has totaled 38 stops through five games, including four straight contests with at least seven. The veteran linebacker appears well on his way to his seventh-straight 100-plus tackle campaign, but he's yet to record a sack after notching a career-high five last season.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Power Rankings: Vikings, Cowboys, Giants rise; Rams, Bengals, Broncos fade

Five games into the 2022 season, some top teams are starting to emerge while a few upstarts hang tough. We rank all 32 NFL squads.

OCTOBER 11, 2022

NFC North takeaways: Justin Jefferson shines; Lions' offense sputters

The Vikings are in control of the NFC North thanks in part to Justin Jefferson, while their divisional counterparts struggled Sunday.

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Dolphins' Bridgewater still in concussion protocol

Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is still showing no concussion symptoms after a hit against the Jets on Sunday caused him to leave the game, but he remains in the concussion...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' offense finding its way in O'Connell's system

Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was the focal point of a Minnesota Vikings offense that scored touchdowns on its first three possessions as Kirk Cousins opened Sunday with a te...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Danielle Hunter - Gets second sack Hunter had six total tackles, a sack and two tackles for a loss in Sunday's win over Chicago.

Impact Hunter has just two sacks in five games and eight QB hurries, compared to four sacks and 18 QB hurries through five games last season, according to Pro Football Focus. As long as Hunter is healthy he should be an impact pass rusher, but he's been a step behind his pace last year before he suffered a season-ending pectoral injury.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Dantzler Sr. - Eight tackles in Sunday's win Dantzler had eight total tackles in Sunday's win over Chicago. He also forced a fumble on Chicago's final drive to seal the win.

Impact Dantzler had a strong game in pass coverage and open field tackling and his improved play could be key to Minnesota's passing defense.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Reagor - Catches first TD with Vikings Reagor had a one-yard touchdown reception on his only target in Sunday's win over Chicago.

Impact Reagor played just three snaps on offense, so don't read too much into his touchdown on a shovel pass. He looks set to have a limited role on offense except for some gadget plays unless another receiver gets hurt. He's primarily working as a punt returner.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

K.J. Osborn - Five receptions in win Osborn had five receptions for 41 yards on five targets in Sunday's win over Chicago.

Impact Osborn has seen a slight increase in playing time the last two weeks to 85% of offensive snaps each game. He's had more than four targets just twice in five games. However, his increased playing time is a positive sign even with the Vikings failing to target the third receiver significantly more than the past few years.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Mattison - Nine carries in win Mattison had nine carries for 19 yards and three receptions for 21 yards on four targets in Sunday's win over Chicago.

Impact Mattison played on a season-high 46% of the offensive snaps (34 snaps) and got a decent workload even with Dalvin Cook having a strong game (18 carries for 94 yards and two receptions). However, it is hard to count on a workload even this large unless Dalvin Cook gets hurt.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Fields' growing comfort level shows in Bears defeat

After struggling through the first four games with inconsistency, Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields set a few career highs and led his team back from a 21-3 deficit to lead b...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ty Chandler - May not go on IR Chandler is expected to miss multiple weeks due to a broken thumb, however, no decision has been made about whether he will go on IR, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell, Chris...

Impact Chandler suffered the injury in his second-career game Sunday against the Bears. The rookie will certainly miss multiple weeks, however the team's hesitancy to put him on IR could mean they don't believe he'll necessarily have to miss at least four games.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bills, Saints, Giants find different ways to win: Bucky's Breakdown

The Bills won with big plays, the Saints with the Wildcat and the Giants with the rejuvenated Saquon Barkley. Also, Bucky's top 10 teams and...

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Eagles still flying high among Bucky Brooks' top 10 NFL teams

After Week 5, here's Bucky Brooks' take on the league's best squads.

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Greg Joseph - Misses both field goals in Week 5 Joseph missed both of his field-goal attempts but converted all three extra-point tries during Sunday's 29-22 win over the Bears.

Impact Both of Joseph's misfires came from deep, as he sent the first attempt wide-right from 53 yards out right before the conclusion of the first half. The second attempt came about halfway through the third quarter, where the 28-year-old kicker's try from 51 yards was blocked. Joseph's next opportunity to get back on track comes Sunday in Miami.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 5 top plays: Cowboys suffocate Rams, Ravens beat Bengals on Tucker kick

The fifth Sunday of the season wrapped up with the Ravens taking down the Bengals. Here are all the top plays from the day!

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Smith-Marsette's late mistakes hurt Bears in loss to Vikings

Chicago was driving late and trailing by a touchdown when Ihmir Smith-Marsette reached the Minnesota 39 with his first reception for the Bears

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings win, but Justin Fields, Bears offense take a step forward

The Vikings lead the NFC North at 4-1. Justin Jefferson set a new career high. But let's not lose sight of some Bears improvements.

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Irv Smith Jr. - Makes four catches Smith caught four of five targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 29-22 win over the Bears.

Impact Smith trailed only starting wideouts Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen in targets, helping him post a season high in receiving yards. While that feat offers encouragement ahead of Week 6's matchup versus the Dolphins, Smith's overall stock remains relatively modest.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Chandler - Expected to miss some time Chandler will likely sit out for a few weeks after suffering a fractured thumb during Sunday's 29-22 win over the Bears, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Chandler suited up for just his second game of the season Sunday before being forced to exit with what was initially labeled as a hand injury. Now, the rookie running back figures to be sidelined for multiple weeks after it was revealed he suffered a broken thumb, though his exact recovery timeline is still unknown. Chandler was a healthy scratch through the first three games of the season and did not play an offensive snap during his NFL debut in Week 4.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Thielen - Season low Sunday Thielen caught four of seven targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 29-22 win over the Bears.

Impact Thielen trailed only Justin Jefferson in targets, but his fellow wideout's 12 catches for 154 yards made for a far more productive day. In fact, after posting his highest yardage of the campaign last week, Thielen's output Sunday marked a season low. Working alongside arguably the league's best wideout in Jefferson, the 32-year-old Thielen has to make do with secondary looks, but with at least seven targets in four straight games, his involvement remains relatively consistent.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE