🏈 WK 01 ~ 09/13 ~ PACKER WEEK

StickierBuns wrote:

Welp.....😑
https://x.com/vikingzfanpage/status/2097756838410256839?s=20

I'm not surprised. I really figured that's the way it was going to be.

"I'm excited to see this team attack the challenge together" - Kevin O'Connell on Kyler Murray and the offense going into the season pic.twitter.com/uVxYnGgH4a

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 9, 2026

"The key thing for me is applying and trusting the foundation that got built" - Kevin O'Connell on the offensive line heading into the season pic.twitter.com/GsuBSSBbJL

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 9, 2026

We get better as a team when @harrismith22 is in the building. pic.twitter.com/MmnXAa0Oxc

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 9, 2026

"We got to find a way to establish what we want to be this year as a football team" - Kevin O'Connell on upcoming game against Green Bay pic.twitter.com/MVa2GB6GcZ

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 9, 2026

😂😂😂

These guys never fail to entertain 😂 pic.twitter.com/znkcjYzc3Z

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 9, 2026

The #Vikings have signed OLB Jihad Ward to the practice squad.

📰: https://t.co/rOtg9WsZmu pic.twitter.com/O2qZeVk4iu

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 9, 2026

The weather for Sundays tailgate does not look good. Hopefully the rain holds off until after the game starts

— Vikeologist™ (@Vikeologist) September 9, 2026

What a stupid time to do this https://t.co/DDj3UBB2uB

— Vikeologist™ (@Vikeologist) September 9, 2026

Cricket wrote:

I'm not surprised. I really figured that's the way it was going to be.

I'm not surprised, but its officially official now. Obviously heavily rumored. Sigh....back to the lab again....

“It’s probably a good sign for the Vikings that Turner was already in the lab working with renowned trainer Javon Gopie long before he ever learned of Greenard’s departure. It speaks to how Turner has been chasing improvement since he reached the NFL.”

-@DaneMizutani on Dallas… pic.twitter.com/jbc5L66vlW

— SleeperVikings (@SleeperVikings) September 9, 2026

We’re back. It’s a Vikings game week.

KOC says he’s not sure yet about Harrison Smith’s availability for Sunday as the veteran safety ramps up.

Rookie Jakobe Thomas has an illness and won’t practice. pic.twitter.com/USrmZKMZpj

— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) September 9, 2026

KOC “really excited to have Harry back… we got better when you have that guy in your building… don’t know quite yet where we are yet for this week’s game” pic.twitter.com/WRRoebe6mq

— Matthew Coller (@MatthewColler) September 9, 2026

The Packers' de facto RB1 on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium has played in one regular season game since he was drafted in 2024. Via @RobDemovsky... https://t.co/j82q15zwaa

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) September 9, 2026

Back like he never left pic.twitter.com/vKtnLxAiYk

— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) September 9, 2026

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell says he expects a clean slate on the injury report besides S Jakobe Thomas, who has an illness. https://t.co/yu1TKYkLLw

— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) September 9, 2026

#Vikings first depth chart release ahead of week 1:

OFFENSE

Quarterback
Starter: Kyler Murray
Backups: Carson Wentz; J.J. McCarthy

Running back
Starters: Aaron Jones, Sr. OR Jordan Mason
Backup: Demond Claiborne

Fullback
Starter: Max Bredeson

Wide receiver
Starter: Justin… pic.twitter.com/A3DQvXtsOJ

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) September 9, 2026

First depth chart release ahead of week 1:

OFFENSE

Quarterback
Starter: Kyler Murray
Backups: Carson Wentz; J.J. McCarthy

Running back
Starters: Aaron Jones, Sr. OR Jordan Mason
Backup: Demond Claiborne

Fullback
Starter: Max Bredeson

Wide receiver
Starter: Justin Jefferson
Backup: Tai Felton

Wide receiver
Starter: Jordan Addison

Wide receiver
Starter: Jauan Jennings
Backup: Myles Price

Tight end
Starter: T.J. Hockenson
Backups: Josh Oliver; Gavin Bartholomew

Left Tackle
Starter: Christian Darrisaw
Backup: Ryan Van Demark

Left Guard
Starter: Donovan Jackson
Backup: Joe Huber

Center
Starter: Blake Brandel
Backups: Michael Jurgens [IR-Designated for Return]; Nick Samac

Right Guard
Starter: Will Fries
Backup: Trevor Keegan

Right Tackle
Starter: Brian O'Neill
Backup: Caleb Tiernan

DEFENSE
The Vikings defense is listed in a 3-4 base grouping with three defensive linemen, two outside and two inside linebackers and four defensive backs.

Defensive line
Starters: Jalen Redmond, Levi Drake Rodriguez and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
Backups: Caleb Banks, Domonique Orange and Elijah Williams

Outside linebacker
Starters: Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel
Backups: Chaz Chambliss and Bo Richter

Inside linebacker
Starters: Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson
Backups: Ivan Pace, Jr., and Jake Golday

Cornerback
Starter: Isaiah Rodgers
Backups: James Pierre; Zemaiah Vaughn

Cornerback
Starter: Byron Murphy, Jr.
Backup: Chuck Demmings

Safety
Starter: Joshua Metellus
Backups: Jay Ward; Jakobe Thomas

Safety
Starter: Harrison Smith
Backups: Theo Jackson; Jacob Thomas

SPECIAL TEAMS

Punter/holder
Starter: Brett Thorson

Kicker
Starter: Will Reichard

Long snapper
Starter: Andrew DePaola

Punt returners
Starter: Myles Price
Backup: Tai Felton

Kickoff returners
Starter: Myles Price
Backups: Tai Felton; Demond Claiborne

See you Sunday 22 👀 pic.twitter.com/TBOwMbyFsm

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 9, 2026

Green Bay @ Minnesota         CBS   4:25 et

Announcers: Jim Nantz, J.J. Watt

Official: Shawn Hochuli

CFIAvike wrote:

Definitely in "wait and see" mode over here. I think this week's game is going to be low scoring. 17-14, 20-17 type game. I think Flo's d is going to create problems for GB and I don't think our offense is going to look very good. Big field goal and running game type of game. Kyler will make a few plays with his legs but will ultimately finish under 225 passing yards (probably under 200).

If we win , it's on the defense and Will's leg.

That would not surprise me in the least, especially for a game 1

I would leave the stadium happy with a Fugly win and no major (you know whats)

JustInTime wrote:

I’m definitely burnt out. Also doing a bit of an internet detox. Might just extend that into a longer term hiatus. Fantasy draft was last night and I was kinda going through the motions until I got sniped a couple times 🤬

Burnt out before the season even starts ?! Pace yourself big dog