NFC North

Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 15

87
Great
OFF
73
DEF
99

#5 in the NFL

5-0 · Contender

Who is the starting QB for the Vikings?

Kyler Murray is the projected starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings as of October 15, 2026. Carson Wentz is listed second.

Offense

3WR 1TE
FB
45
Max BredesonStarter
WR2
3
Jordan AddisonStarterQuestionable
WR3
TE
87
T.J. HockensonStarterQuestionable
LT
71
Christian DarrisawStarterQuestionable
LG
60
Joe HuberStarter
2
74
Donovan JacksonInjured Reserve
C
64
Blake BrandelStarter
4
62
Nick SamacInjured Reserve

Depth order reflects each team's current published depth chart and updates nightly through the offseason and season.

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Minnesota Vikings Week 5 Depth Chart Changes

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Week 6

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Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
21.8
Yards/G
303.6
Pass Yds/G
187.6
Rush Yds/G
116.0
TO Margin
6
3rd Down %
37.98%
Total TD
9
Sacks
17
TFL
33
INT
6
WHY #5 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 77 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 77 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 5-0 · Week 6 rating blends real 2026 results in with the prior.

No third-party model, no invented numbers — the whole rating traces to real box scores. How we rank · not a betting line.

2026 season projection

Projected: 13.2 wins (likely 11-15)

Record so far 5-0, plus our win chance in each of the 12 games left. A projection from team ratings, not a guarantee.

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Minnesota Vikings Starting Quarterback

Minnesota Vikings starting lineup

Kyler Murray is the projected starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings as of October 15, 2026. Carson Wentz is listed second.

Also projected for the Vikings: Aaron Jones Sr. at running back, Justin Jefferson at wide receiver and T.J. Hockenson at tight end.

The full Minnesota Vikings two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

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Minnesota Vikings Injury Report

10 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 15, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Vikings' starting quarterback?
Kyler Murray is the projected starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings as of October 15, 2026. Carson Wentz is listed second.
Who starts at running back for the Vikings?
Aaron Jones Sr. is the projected starter at running back for the Vikings, with DeeJay Dallas listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the Vikings?
Justin Jefferson is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Vikings, with Tai Felton listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the Vikings?
T.J. Hockenson is the projected starter at tight end for the Vikings, with Gavin Bartholomew listed second.
When does Minnesota Vikings play next?
Next: vs Indianapolis Colts, Sun, Oct 25, 01:00 PM ET.
When was the Minnesota Vikings depth chart last updated?
The Minnesota Vikings depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Vikings Roster

Every player on the Minnesota Vikings depth chart, by position.

Defense

Left Defensive End: Levi Drake Rodriguez, Elijah Williams

Nose Tackle: Caleb Banks, Domonique Orange

Right Defensive End: Jalen Redmond, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins

Weakside Linebacker: Andrew Van Ginkel, Kyle Van Noy, Bo Richter

Left Inside Linebacker: Eric Wilson, Jake Golday

Right Inside Linebacker: Blake Cashman, Ivan Pace Jr., Jamal Adams

Strongside Linebacker: Dallas Turner, Chaz Chambliss, Tyler Batty

Left Cornerback: Isaiah Rodgers, Charles Demmings

Strong Safety: Joshua Metellus, Jay Ward, Jakobe Thomas

Free Safety: Harrison Smith, Theo Jackson, Jacob Thomas

Right Cornerback: James Pierre, Zemaiah Vaughn

Nickel Back: Byron Murphy Jr.

Special Teams

Place Kicker: Will Reichard

Punter: Brett Thorson

Holder: Brett Thorson

Punt Returner: Myles Price, Tai Felton

Kick Returner: Myles Price, Demond Claiborne, Tai Felton

Long Snapper: Andrew DePaola