Van Ginkel missed five of the first seven games. Cashman was also sidelined for four games with a hamstring injury. There was no question the Vikings defense was not the same without them, nor was defensive coordinator Brian Flores and his play-calling.

We've reached the halfway point of the 2025 NFL regular season, so even if the 4-4 Vikings technically have 53 percent of their games remaining, this is the most logical time to hand out some midseason awards and superlatives. Let's dive right in.

The Minnesota Vikings are going to line up against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in a matchup that, at least in the standings, doesn't look incredibly

If the Vikings are going to continue their turnaround, it will be with the players currently on the roster. Though some thought the Vikings could be in position to make a splash after upsetting the Detroit Lions last weekend to get back to .500 on the season, the team allowed the NFL’s trade deadline to pass without making any moves.

The NFL trade deadline hits at 3 p.m. CT Tuesday, and the Minnesota Vikings could be a buyer after putting themselves firmly in the playoff race with a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

On Sunday, the Vikings will be home dogs against the Ravens who looked like a shell of themselves in the first half of the season. Now Baltimore appears to be waking up and O'Connell, McCarthy and Co. will have their hands full at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Vikings need depth at two important positions ahead of the NFL trade deadline: CB and QB. Could a Kirk Cousins reunion be in the cards?

Aaron Jones’ Week 10 injury update offers hope to the Vikings and fantasy managers who his dealing with shoulder and toe injuries.