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Vikings Promote Odell Beckham Jr. for Week 5

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 10:39 PM UTC · How we work

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Vikings Promote Beckham

The Vikings promoted Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad for Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints.
Justin Jefferson was listed as questionable with an ankle injury sustained on Sept. 28.
T.J. Hockenson left the Saints game after suffering a concussion on the second play.
Coach Kevin O’Connell said Jefferson, Addison and O’Neill’s statuses would be decided on Sunday morning.

Summary

Saints Stall Defense

Saints’ interior defensive line has recorded only half a sack this season, showing limited pass rush.
Saints rank 30th in the league for run defense, allowing the most rushing yards.
Saints surrendered 205 rushing yards to Atlanta, exposing front-line weaknesses.
Minnesota ranks 31st in total offense despite an unbeaten record.

History

Historical Context

The Vikings’ 1998 season, led by rookie Randy Moss’s 17 touchdown receptions and a 15-1 record that set a then-NFL points record of 556, showed how a single talent can reshape an offense. Echoes appear in 2024 as the team promotes Odell Beckham Jr. and copes with Justin Jefferson’s ankle injury, underscoring the franchise’s recurring reliance on star receivers to sustain offensive potency.

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Vikings Promote Beckham

The Vikings promoted Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad for Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints.
Justin Jefferson was listed as questionable with an ankle injury sustained on Sept. 28.
T.J. Hockenson left the Saints game after suffering a concussion on the second play.
Coach Kevin O’Connell said Jefferson, Addison and O’Neill’s statuses would be decided on Sunday morning.

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