WK 05 ~ vs SAINTS ~ Discussion, Pressers, News, Etc.

"Brian Flores is gonna come after Tyler Shough." @IamSTANBACK weighs in ahead of the @Vikings vs. @Saints matchup 👀 pic.twitter.com/lCiewme1Od

— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) October 7, 2026

LIVE: Head Coach Kevin O'Connell https://t.co/Lme1VNPnvB

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 7, 2026

Justin Jefferson (ankle) will participate in practice on a limited basis today.

Jordan Addison will sit out practice with soreness, per Kevin O’Connell, who calls the situation “minor.”

Helps explain the Beckham Jr signing.

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) October 7, 2026

Kevin O’Connell says he thinks Odell Beckham Jr. can get ramped up quickly and be available Sunday in New Orleans if needed. https://t.co/J8EOzsW0wh

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) October 7, 2026

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says WR Justin Jefferson and RT Brian O’Neill will both practice on a limited basis today.

— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) October 7, 2026

Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw won’t practice today. In concussion protocol. WR Jordan Addison also won’t practice today. HC Kevin O’Connell said that Addison had a little hamstring soreness, considered minor. https://t.co/YDOGMzC08B

— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) October 7, 2026

Head Coach Kevin O'Connell on week 5 vs. the Saints pic.twitter.com/lvyAAsKc0S

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 7, 2026

He's back...

#Vikings P Brett Thorson is expected to return this Sunday, per KOC.

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) October 7, 2026

"Excited to get him going." - Head Coach Kevin O'Connell on bringing in Odell Beckham Jr. and Tristan Leigh pic.twitter.com/oDIjbjwHDU

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 7, 2026

Kevin O’Connell says there’s a possibility the #Vikings elevate Odell Beckham Jr ahead of Sundays game in New Orleans.

“He’s got enough experience in different systems, including our family of offense that there can be some carry over.” pic.twitter.com/x2WHwyE3jZ

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) October 7, 2026

#Vikings P Brett Thorson is expected to return this Sunday, per KOC.

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) October 7, 2026

Odell Beckham Jr in the last game he played with Kevin O’Connell as his play designer:

• 2 Receptions
• 52 Yards
• 1 TD

Only played a quarter and a half too pic.twitter.com/Cf8JChibMz

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) October 7, 2026

Justin Jefferson and Brian O’Neill will be limited in practice today per Kevin O’Connell. pic.twitter.com/VVXkNNHBMx

— Jason Harmon (@JasonHarmonNFL) October 7, 2026

Kevin O’Connell says he’s confident Odell Beckham can be ready to impact the game Sunday if he is elevated. pic.twitter.com/gaGMvvc5UF

— Jason Harmon (@JasonHarmonNFL) October 7, 2026

"He just jogs out there and he puts it through the uprights. It seems so routine yet I do know how special of a player and talent that he is. We're lucky to have him." - Head Coach Kevin O'Connell on @WillReichard pic.twitter.com/iJe3zrW3Gh

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 7, 2026

How does your brain possibly come to this conclusion after signing 2026 OBJ to the practice squad https://t.co/NR503ZICYl

— Phoenix (@dalvincookin) October 7, 2026

"We have the most critical viewpoint of ourselves inside this building." - Head Coach Kevin O'Connell pic.twitter.com/Y7vFd4Bqid

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 7, 2026

Beckham participated in walk-through this morning and will practice today, O'Connell said. https://t.co/aThZ4EWWF6

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) October 7, 2026

Dallas Turner Year 3 is hitting different! 💜

Hit a #SKOL in the comments for @UnoErra

No. 2 in the #NFL in Sacks #Vikings @Vikings @VikingsPlaybook pic.twitter.com/HpxgMKI7Xy

— Steve Hoikkala (@stevehoikkala) October 7, 2026

Odell Beckham Jr. preseason tape vs. NYJ

Hmmmm https://t.co/kFgaIAFAHP pic.twitter.com/0B4FCONvkq

— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) October 7, 2026