MINNESOTA VIKINGS NEWS

Stephon Gilmore - Four tackles in win Gilmore had four total tackles and a tackle for a loss in Sunday's win over Houston.

Impact Gilmore's late signing in training camp has added a needed steady veteran presence to a young secondary. He's allowed 16 receptions on 19 targets for a 91.0 NFL passer rating, according to Pro Football Focus, which is slightly worse than his last two seasons, however.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Redmond - Gets first career sack Redmond had one total tackle for a sack in Sunday's win over Houston.

Impact Redmond played on 16 of the defense's 67 snaps as he's working in a reserve defensive tackle role. The undrafted free agent out of the University of Oklahoma recorded his first career sack.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Theo Jackson - Two tackles in win Jackson had two total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's win over Houston.

Impact Jackson played on 16 of the defense's 67 snaps as he has a reserve safety role.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Smith - Six tackles in win Smith had six total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's win over Houston.

Impact Smith nearly had a pick six when he blocked a pass attempt on a blitz and almost caught the rebound. Smith played on 52 of the defense's 67 snaps. He's played on 76% or more of the defense's snaps each of the first three games despite talk of pacing the veterans play this season.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Sherfield Sr. - One reception in win Sherfield had one reception for eight yards on his lone target in Sunday's win over Chicago.

Impact Sherfield played on 15 of the offense's 63 snaps as he worked as the No. 4 receiver with Jordan Addison out with an ankle injury. Sherfield could play just a few snaps on offense once Addison returns.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Powell - One reception in win Powell had one reception for 13 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Houston.

Impact Powell played on 27 of the offense's 63 snaps as he worked as the No. 3 receiver with Jordan Addison sidelined. He could remain as the No. 3 receiver if Addison remains sidelined with an ankle injury. However, he has just four targets in two games in that role.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold is thriving with the Vikings while getting the most support he's had in the NFL

Sam Darnold is thriving in the supportive environment provided by the Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell

SEPTEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers' Jordan Love 'doing everything in his power' to return, Matt LaFleur says

The Packers have been without Jordan Love for the past two games, but their starting quarterback could return to the field soon.

SEPTEMBER 23

Packers' defense takes another step forward with eight-sack effort against Titans

Intercepting passes isn’t the only way the Green Bay Packers’ defense bothers opposing quarterbacks

SEPTEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ty Chandler - Just seven carries in win Chandler had seven carries for 13 yards in Sunday's win over Houston.

Impact Chandler played on 22 of the offense's 63 snaps as Aaron Jones got the bulk of work. Jones had 19 carries for 102 yards and five receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown while playing on 38 snaps on offense. Chandler will have more productive games like in Week 2 (10 carries for 82 yards) but will likely see a smaller workload when Jones is healthy and rolling.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Chandler - Just seven carries in win Chandler had seven carries for 13 yards in Sunday's win over Houston.

Impact Chandler played on 22 of the offense's 63 snaps as Aaron Jones got the bulk of work. Jones had 19 carries for 102 yards and five receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown while playing on 38 snaps on offense. Chandler will have more productive games like in Week 2 (10 carries for 82 yards) but will likely see a smaller workload when Jones is healthy and rolling.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Camryn Bynum - Nabs pick vs. Texans Bynum recorded six total tackles (five solo) and one interception during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.

Impact The fourth-year pro was one of two Vikings to intercept C.J. Stroud during Sunday's blowout win, picking off a deep shot to Nico Collins in the fourth quarter. Bynum has recorded just 18 total tackles across the Vikings' first three contests this season, but that output is expected to increase after he posted 137 total tackles in 2023. Expect Bynum to continue making plays for a red-hot Vikings defense as the team travels to Green Bay in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Greenard - Monster day in Minnesota Greenard recorded four total tackles (three solo), including 3.0 sacks, during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.

Impact Greenard dominated in his first game against his former team in Week 3, sacking C.J. Stroud in three different quarters while logging the most sacks he's ever had in a single NFL game. The first-year Viking has impressed through his first three games in Minnesota, recording six total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, over 137 defensive snaps. Expect Greenard to continue being one of the league's most dominant edge rushers as the Vikings travel to Green Bay in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Van Ginkel - Leads Minnesota in tackles Sunday Van Ginkel recorded six total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sack, during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.

Impact Van Ginkel played a major role in the Vikings' statement performance in Week 3, holding a high-powered Texans offense to just seven points. He was one of three Vikings to sack C.J. Stroud during Sunday's contest, while also leading the team in total tackles. Van Ginkel, a first-year Viking, appears to be fitting into defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme well through his first three games, and he's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Van Ginkel - Leads Minnesota in tackles Sunday Van Ginkel recorded six total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.

Impact Van Ginkel played a major role in the Vikings' statement performance in Week 3, holding a high-powered Texans offense to just seven points. He was one of three Vikings to sack C.J. Stroud during Sunday's contest, while also leading the team in total tackles. Van Ginkel, a first-year Viking, appears to be fitting into defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme well through his first three games, and he's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

The Texans' loss to the Vikings was filled with penalties, mistakes and turnovers

Trailing 14-0 in the second quarter of Sunday’s rout by the Minnesota Vikings, the Houston Texans were trying desperately to put points on the board before halftime to get back int...

SEPTEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings QB Sam Darnold suffers knee bruise, but MRI shows no major injury

Sam Darnold suffered a knee bruise in Week 3, but he isn't expected to miss any time after an MRI showed no structural damage.

SEPTEMBER 23

Vikings are relieved Darnold has just a knee bruise and no damage after a late hit

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has a bruised left knee from a late and low hit that sidelined him for one play

SEPTEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Darnold - Not expected to miss time The Vikings announced Monday that Darnold (knee) sustained a bone bruise during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans and is not expected to miss any time due to the injury, Andrew Kra...

Impact Darnold had to undergo further tests Monday after he missed one play in the third quarter of Sunday's win over Houston, and in a piece of good news for the Minnesota, it's been revealed that the veteran quarterback didn't sustain any structural damage. It's also encouraging for the Vikings' offense that the team isn't expressing real concern about Darnold's health heading into a key road divisional matchup against the Packers. Across three games this season Darnold has thrown for a league-leading eight touchdowns with just two interceptions, despite Jordan Addison (ankle) missing back-to-back games and star tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) still residing on the reserve/PUP list.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold - Not expected to miss time The Vikings announced Monday that Darnold sustained a bone bruise to his left knee during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans and is not expected to miss any time, Andrew Krammer of...

Impact Darnold underwent an MRI on Monday after he missed one play in the third quarter of Sunday's win over Houston, with tests revealing that the veteran quarterback didn't sustain any structural damage to his knee. It's also encouraging for the Vikings offense that the team isn't expressing real concern about Darnold's health heading into a key road divisional matchup against the Packers. Across three games this season, Darnold has thrown for a league-leading eight touchdowns with just two interceptions, despite Jordan Addison (ankle) missing both of the past two games and star tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) still residing on the reserve/PUP list.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs keep top spot, but Vikings right on their heels

The upstart Vikings continue to climb Bucky Brooks' Top 10 list, showing they're a legitimate threat to the back-to-back champs.

SEPTEMBER 23

NFL Week 3 top plays: Highlights from Chiefs-Falcons, Eagles-Saints, Rams-49ers and more

Week 3 of the NFL season offers a great slate, including Saints-Eagles and Giants-Browns. Catch all the top plays here!

SEPTEMBER 23

Cowboys aren't contenders, and what we learned in Sunday’s Week 3 games

FOX Sports' NFL experts break down what we learned from Sunday's NFL action and what it means for every team.

SEPTEMBER 23

Sam Darnold - Getting knee checked out Monday Darnold confirmed that he will undergo an MRI on his left knee after he missed one play in the third quarter of the Vikings' 34-7 win over the Texans on Sunday, when he took a low...

Impact Darnold downplayed the knee issue when he spoke to the media following Sunday's game, though he admitted he wasn't sure if the injury would limit his participation in practice during the upcoming week. After making a brief visit to the medical tent on the Vikings' sideline to have his knee checked out late in the third quarter, Darnold didn't look to be too hindered by his knee the rest of the way, as he proceeded to lead Minnesota to three scores (two field goals, one touchdown) on the ensuing three drives upon re-entering the game. At this point, the expectation is that Darnold will be ready to play next Sunday at Green Bay, but the upcoming MRI should provide more clarity on the extent of his injury and shed more light on whether he'll be in jeopardy of missing time.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold - Getting knee checked out Monday Darnold confirmed that he will undergo an MRI on his left knee after he missed one play in the third quarter of the Vikings' 34-7 win over the Texans on Sunday, when he took a low...

Impact Darnold downplayed the knee issue when he spoke to the media following Sunday's game, though he admitted he wasn't sure if the injury would limit his participation in practice during the upcoming week. After making a brief visit to the medical tent on the Vikings' sideline to have his knee checked out late in the third quarter, Darnold didn't look to be too hindered by his knee the rest of the way, as he proceeded to lead Minnesota to three scores (two field goals, one touchdown) on the ensuing three drives upon re-entering the game. At this point, the expectation is that Darnold will be ready to play next Sunday at Green Bay, but the upcoming MRI should provide more clarity on the extent of his injury and shed more light on whether he'll be in jeopardy of missing time.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE