Minnesota Vikings
2026 schedule, fantasy roster and sourced discussion.
Week 5, 2026 outlook
Source-built summaryNo sourced team injury reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not establish a healthy roster. Minnesota Vikings has a scheduled Week 5 matchup away at New Orleans Saints. Kickoff: 2026-10-11 17:00:00 UTC.
13 observed Minnesota Vikings roster players have fresh stored Week 5 PPR forecasts. Missing player forecasts remain blank; these values are not team-total predictions. This page links 3 dated podcast or media excerpts. Discussion is context, not a prediction or an accuracy score.
What to watch
Week 5 matchup
NO
New Orleans Saints
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
2026-10-11 17:00:00 UTC
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Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
17.8
Aaron Jones · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC
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Audric Estimé · PPR
Practice squad. No matching source rows were returned.
Both players need a stored projection.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
No sourced team reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not mean a healthy roster.
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
No matching depth entry was returned for this period. No role is inferred from its absence.
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Season schedule and stored odds
Prices are captured observations, not guaranteed current offers. Stale prices are marked. Completed games show final recorded scores. ATS grades the team's own closing spread only.
| Week / date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Team spread | ATS | Total | Moneyline | Price observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 / 2026-09-13 | vs Green Bay Packers | U.S. Bank Stadium | 39–22 final | -1.5 | W | 46.5 | -125 | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 2 / 2026-09-20 | @ Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | 9–3 final | +4.5 | W | 46.5 | +180 | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 3 / 2026-09-27 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | 23–16 final | -1.5 | W | 42.5 | -112 | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 4 / 2026-10-04 | vs Miami Dolphins | U.S. Bank Stadium | 15–10 final | -10 | L | 38.5 | -535 | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 5 / 2026-10-11 | @ New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | Not final | -1.5 | — | 42.5 | -130 | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 7 / 2026-10-25 | vs Indianapolis Colts | U.S. Bank Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 8 / 2026-11-01 | @ Detroit Lions | Ford Field | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 9 / 2026-11-09 | vs Buffalo Bills | U.S. Bank Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 10 / 2026-11-15 | @ Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 11 / 2026-11-22 | @ San Francisco 49ers | Estadio Banorte | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 12 / 2026-11-29 | vs Atlanta Falcons | U.S. Bank Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 13 / 2026-12-06 | vs Carolina Panthers | U.S. Bank Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 14 / 2026-12-10 | @ New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:16 UTC |
| 15 / 2026-12-20 | vs Detroit Lions | U.S. Bank Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:17 UTC |
| 16 / 2026-12-27 | vs Washington Commanders | U.S. Bank Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:17 UTC |
| 17 / 2027-01-03 | @ New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:17 UTC |
| 18 / 2027-01-10 | vs Chicago Bears | U.S. Bank Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | Stale · 2026-10-06 19:55:17 UTC |
Recent team results
Recorded final scores for 2026. These summaries are not predictions or a betting record.
4-0 straight · 3-1 ATS (4 games graded)
House NFL spread model: 2-0 on this team's games (2 graded, current registrant).
Last 3 games · 3 recorded
15.7 for / 9.7 against
Points per game
Last 5 games · 4 recorded
21.5 for / 12.8 against
Points per game
Last 8 games · 4 recorded
21.5 for / 12.8 against
Points per game
Fantasy roster and projections
Roster: 2026, Week 5. 2026-10-06 14:11:27 UTC
Includes eligible backups, reserve and practice-squad players in the observed roster. A roster place does not confirm game-day availability. Projection period and source appear on each player’s page.
| Player | Position | Roster status code | PPR projection | Projection source and date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones | RB | ACT | 17.8 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Audric Estimé | RB | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Ben Yurosek | TE | RES | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Cam Grandy | TE | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Carson Wentz | QB | ACT | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| DeeJay Dallas | RB | ACT | 2.3 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Demond Claiborne | RB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Devin Neal | RB | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Dillon Bell | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | ACT | 2.4 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Jordan Addison | WR | ACT | 11.3 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Jordan Mason | RB | RES | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Josh Oliver | TE | RES | 0.0 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | ACT | 18.5 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Kyler Murray | QB | ACT | 17.9 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Max Bredeson | RB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Max Brosmer | QB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Michael Briscoe | WR | DEV | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Myles Price | WR | ACT | 0.8 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | ACT | 10.4 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Tai Felton | WR | ACT | 1.4 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
| Will Reichard | K | ACT | 9.5 | 2026, Week 5. These Week 5 numbers come from the Week 5 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 5 projections aren't ready yet. 2026-10-07 06:25:03 UTC |
DFS salaries
DraftKings classic main-slate salaries only, deduplicated to the newest slate. A stale or missing slate renders no rows rather than a synthesized price.
| Player | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | $7300 |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | RB | $6500 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | $5800 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | $5200 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | $4800 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | $4100 |
| Jordan Mason | RB | $4000 |
| Max Brosmer | QB | $4000 |
| Devin Neal | RB | $4000 |
| Audric Estime | RB | $4000 |
| Max Bredeson | RB | $4000 |
| Demond Claiborne | RB | $4000 |
| Carson Wentz | QB | $4000 |
| DeeJay Dallas | RB | $4000 |
| Vikings | DST | $3100 |
| Jeshaun Jones | WR | $3000 |
| Myles Price | WR | $3000 |
| Michael Briscoe | WR | $3000 |
| Tai Felton | WR | $3000 |
| Dillon Bell | WR | $3000 |
| Ben Yurosek | TE | $2500 |
| Cam Grandy | TE | $2500 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | $2500 |
| Andrew DePaola | TE | $2500 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | $2500 |
Slate 2026-10-07 07:07:08 UTC.
Injuries
No reported injuries for this team's latest tracked week.
News and podcast discussion
Stale source. 2026-10-07 00:19:30 UTC
60 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 0.65× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
playVikings know offense needs to be better despite 4-0 start (0:51)Kevin SeifertOct 5, 2026, 03:56 PM ETCloseKevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN.
Hill appeared to yell at Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson after the player accidentally collided with the official.
Denver BroncosBears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring)Panic meter: 😬😬 Chicago will continue to be without Caleb Williams as the former No. 1 overall pick recovers from a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 2 against Minnesota.
NFL suspends officials Jeff Seeman, Adrian Hill for conduct toward players 2026-10-05 20:13:15 UTC
Vikings LG Jackson likely out for season, LT Darrisaw has concussion 2026-10-05 20:08:27 UTC
Vikings make history at 4-0 -- without a scoring offense 2026-10-05 14:09:38 UTC
NFL looking into exchange between Vikings' Wilson, ref Hill 2026-10-05 02:22:52 UTC
Unbeaten Vikings keep Dolphins winless with dominant defense, Reichard's kicks, Hockenson's catches 2026-10-04 23:44:30 UTC