Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) hands the ball off to Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott (36) in the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. The New England Patriots beat the Vikings, 20-12.

Saturday, August 16thTime: 1:00 p.m. ETTV Channel: NFL Network Alternate 1, FOX 9 (Minnesota)Live Stream: fuboTV

At Sports Illustrated, their very own Connor Orr took on the task of predicting the entire NFL season. All 272 games, for all 32 franchises. The end result is one that not every fan base will be happy about, such as the Minnesota Vikings ' one.

The Vikings aren’t the only football team adding male cheerleaders. At least 10 NFL teams have male cheerleaders in their 2025 rosters. In 2019 the Los Angeles Rams had two male cheerleaders with

After the Minnesota Vikings announced that male cheerleaders Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn were joining their cheer squad, the NFL team defended their additions against online backlash.

According to Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston, the day was long for the offensive line despite the success of Drake Maye at times. He shared on social media, ". . .Primary issue is up front. Jonathan Greenard giving Will Campbell all he can handle. Looked like 3 sacks in the span of 11 dropbacks off the rookie’s side."

Minnesota Vikings cheerleader Blaize Shiek wrote, "See you at 3," in response to his debut amid backlash of him being on the team.

With most of training camp and one preseason game in the books, it's a good time to take a stab at predicting the Vikings' 53-man roster.

The Minnesota Vikings have been without Justin Jefferson for almost a month but his return from a hamstring injury now appears imminent.