Here are five with something to prove when the Vikings play the Titans: After a solid showing in the first preseason game against the Houston Texans, backup quarterback Sam Howell was a disaster in the exhibition game against the New England Patriots. That left the door open for the Vikings to reconsider their options.

Brosmer signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent after one season with the Gophers. The transfer from FCS New Hampshire threw for 2,828 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions for the University of Minnesota last season, helping the Gophers to their best passing season since 2019.

In the NFL, offense is king; it sells tickets, and it is what most fans come in to the stadium or turn the TV on to watch perform on the field. Of course, defense has its place too, but in recent years, the NFL has become an arms race of sorts for teams as they look to have deeper arsenals of weapons to perform each other out.

Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn have responded to those unhappy that they are on the cheerleading squad.

The Vikings' young depth at defensive tackle will be put to the test this season.

The Vikings trading away a three-year starter and team captain in Harrison Phillips left many observers frustrated with the team.

The Vikings are high on Brett Rypien’s football acumen, and they’d love to continue working with Brosmer, who’s flashed the quick processing ability (and ball security) that O’Connell covets. However, both of those players feel closer to the QB3 ...