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Vikings facing injury concerns ahead of game against Saints

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:13 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Vikings facing injury concerns ahead of game against Saints

Summary

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray confronts challenging conditions as the team prepares for their Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints on October 15, 2026. Both wide receivers, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, are listed as questionable. Jefferson has not played since suffering an ankle injury against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Addison is dealing with a hamstring strain. The Vikings have struggled offensively, scoring only one touchdown across their last two games. With a bye week following this game, the team may opt to rest its injured players.

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By the Numbers

•Murray has struggled in recent games with limited offensive support.
•Jefferson is sidelined since Week 3 due to an ankle injury.
•Addison is a game-time decision with a hamstring issue.
•The Vikings have scored only one touchdown in their last two games.
•The team faces a bye week after the Saints matchup.

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10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings, Kyler Murray Get Disconcerting News Before Saints Game

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has struggled mightily over the last two weeks, and things may only get worse in New Orleans. The post Vikings, Kyler Murray Get Disconcerting News Before Saints Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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