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Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings — Entering Week 5

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By Brandon Warne · Daily Norseman

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 1:25 PM

Key Things to Know

The Minnesota Vikings averaged a 7.9 position across 10 major power rankings entering Week 5.
Minnesota improved to 4-0 with a 15-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Kicker Will Reichard provided all the scoring against Miami by converting five field goals.

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The Minnesota Vikings moved to 4-0 after defeating the Miami Dolphins 15-10, earning an average position of 7.9 across 10 major national power rankings entering Week 5. Outlets placed head coach Kevin O'Connell's team as high as third and as low as 13th ahead of their upcoming road matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

National analysts widely praised Brian Flores's defense and kicker Will Reichard, who scored all 15 points against Miami on five field goals. However, multiple outlets criticized the struggling offense under quarterback Kyler Murray, which has managed just one touchdown since Week 1.

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