Adam Carlson

Joined: Jul 27, 2026

Adam Carlson has over 13 years of experience covering the Vikings for The Viking Age on FanSided, also hosting the Purple People Podcast from 2012-2026. He's a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan who is on a weight loss journey in Michigan. He loves horror movies, comedy, cats, pro wrestling, and video games. He has watched the purple and gold play live 10 times....and Minnesota won all of those games. Coincidence?

The NFL season is still relatively young, but that hasn't stopped the Vikings' practice squad from undergoing various changes.

Without Justin Jefferson, the pressure shifts to Jauan Jennings' shoulders in Week 4 for the Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell

The Minnesota Vikings host the Miami Dolphins in Week 4, and this is a good time to check in on how the team has done.

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Star WR Justin Jefferson is among the potential inactive Vikings players for the Week 4 showdown vs. the Dolphins.

Tai Felton hasn't developed into the player that the Vikings need him to be just yet. Is it time to think about a replacement plan?

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Tai Felton's early NFL career has been underwhelming, to say the least. If this continues, the Vikings may have no choice but to replace him.

It might be time for Vikings DC Brian Flores & Co. to break the shackles holding Ivan Pace Jr. down.

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Ivan Pace Jr. was an afterthought in the Vikings' early defensive plans, but his recent performances should have the Purple and Gold rethinking his usage.

Rookie DL Caleb Banks is slowly playing like the difference-maker that the Vikings need him to be.

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Caleb Banks's NFL career didn't start hot, but the Vikings' patience with their rookie defender is finally paying off.

One Vikings player will likely be sadder than others to see J.J. McCarthy head to the Giants.

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Third-year QB J.J. McCarthy was traded to the Giants on Monday, and one of his former Vikings teammates is easily the biggest loser of that deal.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones

Breaking down what Jeshaun Jones brings to the Vikings after his suspension was lifted.

Jauan Jennings hasn't been the offensive contributor that the Vikings need him to be. Will things change soon?

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It's only been a few games, but Jauan Jennings's abysmal early performance might already be filling the Vikings with some buyer's remorse.

It's safe to say that the Vikings' backfield situation behind Aaron Jones Sr. has been an issue since Jordan Mason landed on IR.

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It's slowly becoming clear that the Vikings' backfield situation behind Aaron Jones Sr. will remain an issue as long as Jordan Mason is on the IR.

Brian Flores won't have to face Dolphins RB De'Von Achane in Week 4, and here's how the Vikings' DC needs to capitalize.

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The Vikings will face the De'Von Achane-less Dolphins in Week 4, and here's how DC Brian Flores & Co. can capitalize on their upcoming opponents' misfortune.

Find out whether RB Aaron Jones Sr. was a winner or a loser in the Vikings' snap count in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers.

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Snap counts can tell a story, which is the case for these five Vikings following Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, including Aaron Jones Sr. and Ivan Pace Jr.

Adam Carlson

Joined: Jul 27, 2026

What's Changed (and What Hasn't) About the Vikings' Practice Squad 1 Month Into NFL Season

Why Demond Claiborne Has Already Been the Biggest Letdown of Vikings' 2026 Draft Class

Vikings' Snap Count vs. Dolphins: Biggest Winners, Losers & Role Changes in Week 4

3 Studs & 3 Duds From Vikings' Week 4 Win Against the Dolphins (Hockenson Shines, Jennings Remains a Concern)

Jauan Jennings Could Be a Vikings Lost Cause If He Doesn't Capitalize on Justin Jefferson's Absence

Confidence Meter: How I Feel About the Vikings Heading Into Week 4

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5 Vikings Who Will Likely Be Inactive vs. the Dolphins in Week 4 (Don't Expect to See Justin Jefferson)

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Tai Felton Continues to Give Vikings Reasons to Replace Him (and Here Are 3 Options)

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Ivan Pace Jr. Is Giving Vikings Plenty of Reasons to Increase His Snap Count

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How Caleb Banks Is Slowly Rewarding Vikings' Patience (and What Could Happen in Week 4)

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Most Overlooked Loser From Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Trade

Suspension Over: How Jeshaun Jones's Return Could Impact Vikings' WR Plans in Week 4

Jauan Jennings Is Already Giving Vikings Reasons to Feel Buyer's Remorse

Vikings' Backup RB Situation Is Becoming an Issue as Jordan Mason Remains on IR

How the Vikings Can Capitalize on the Dolphins Being Without De'Von Achane in Week 4

Vikings' Snap Count vs. Bucs: Biggest Winners, Losers & Role Changes in Week 3