Minnesota Vikings prepare for regular season opener against Green Bay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings head into their Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers with a projected roster composition that relies on position-agnostic defensive sets and rotational personnel. Offensively, the team expects to utilize a combination of running backs Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, along with a tight end rotation featuring T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver. Defensively, Brian Flores plans to employ a versatile scheme that often places six players near the line of scrimmage, with veteran Kyle Van Noy expected to join the active roster from the practice squad. Kyler Murray is projected to start at quarterback, with Carson Wentz serving as the backup. While an official depth chart remains pending, the current projections highlight a heavy emphasis on defensive front rotations involving Caleb Banks, Domonique Orange, and Elijah Williams as the team transitions into the new season.
- •Kyler Murray is the projected starting quarterback for the Vikings in the Week 1 game.
- •Running back and tight end positions will feature situational rotations between top players.
- •Veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy is expected to join the active roster for the opener.
- •The defense will use a position-agnostic scheme rather than a traditional 4-3 or 3-4 base.
- •Myles Price is slated to serve as the primary punt and kickoff returner.
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Projecting the Vikings' Week 1 starters — and the backups poised to play the most
"Taking a look at what Minnesota's starting offense and defense could look like, and who the top backups are ahead of Week 1 against Green Bay.
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