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Vikings' passing attack appears to be moving back on track with Kyler Murray finding his footing

The productive passing attack the Minnesota Vikings have been trying to recreate for nearly two years has begun to take shape after a slow start to the season following yet another...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Vikings defense remains dominant in New Orleans as Minnesota improves to 5-0

The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings came to New Orleans allowing the fewest points in the NFL and all but outdid themselves against the Saints

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Blake Cashman on Brian Flores' Scheme, Defense Being Connected & Vikings vs. Saints Week 5 Game

OCTOBER 7 • YOUTUBE

Team's leading tackler in win Cashman recorded eight tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 15-10 win versus the Dolphins.

Impact In a game where Miami's offense simply couldn't stay on the field, Cashman only played 38 defensive snaps. Nevertheless, he managed to rack up seven-plus tackles for his 15th straight contest going back to last season. He's a solid IDP consideration in most formats going into a Week 5 tilt at New Orleans.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Real Or Fake: Are 3-0 Starts For Bills, Chiefs, 49ers, Vikes & Raiders Legit Or Mirage?

If recent history carries into this year, at least one of the five 3-0 teams will miss the playoffs. Which team could it be? We determine wh...

OCTOBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Real Or Fake: Are 3-0 Starts For Bills, Chiefs, 49ers, Vikes & Raiders Legit Or Mirage?

Good to go against Miami Cashman (elbow) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Cashman was limited by an elbow injury in each of the first two practices of Week 4 prep, but his full participation in Friday's session has him on track to play against Miami on Sunday. The veteran linebacker is up to 25 tackles (14 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and one pass defense through the first three games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Cashman (elbow) was limited in Thursday's practice session.

Impact Cashman has begun the week with consecutive limited practices after apparently hurting his elbow during this past Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. The veteran defender has gotten off to a superb start to the campaign, recording 2.5 sacks among 25 total tackles through three games. Cashman may need to practice in full Friday to avoid getting an injury designation heading into the weekend.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing elbow injury Cashman (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Cashman may have injured his elbow during the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers, when he logged eight tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass defense. He was at least able to log a limited session Wednesday, and he'll have two more chances to practice in full and avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Cashman on Relationship With Eric Wilson, Aaron Jones Sr.'s Leadership and Toughness LB Blake Cashman addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Wednesday, September 30.

SEPTEMBER 30 • VIKINGS.COM

Registers another sack in Week 3 victory Cashman tallied eight tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and defensed a pass Sunday in a 23-16 win against the Buccaneers.

Impact Cashman tied for third on Minnesota in stops and tied for the team lead with a pair of QB hits. He also brought down Bucs QB Baker Mayfield for a 10-yard loss early in the fourth quarter. Cashman is thriving in the Vikings' blitz-happy system with 2.5 sacks through three games. His career best is 4.5 sacks set over 14 regular-season contests in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Cashman Overwhelms Baker Mayfield for Vikings 6th Sack of Game Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman overwhelms Baker Mayfield for Vikings 6th sack of the Week 3 game.

SEPTEMBER 27 • VIKINGS.COM

Kyler Murray returns for the Vikings against the struggling Buccaneers

Kyler Murray has the right opponent to get back on track after a concussion knocked him out of the season opener

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Blake Cashman on Defense's Confidence, Growth Under Brian Flores, Facing Baker Mayfield & Buccaneers Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman addressed the media ahead of the Week 3 game vs. the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 23 • VIKINGS.COM

Leading tackler in win Cashman logged 10 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's win over the Bears.

Impact Cashman had a dominant outing during the victory, leading Chicago in tackles while recording one of the team's four sacks. The 30-year-old has gotten off to a strong start this season, racking up 17 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, across his first two outings and will look to keep producing next week versus the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers Game, Capitalizing on Turnovers, Blake Cashman's Impact & More | X's and O's with Kevin O'Connell Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell talks with Voice of the Vikings and KFAN's Paul Allen ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 22 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings' defense is again well-connected and well-coached, at the direction of Brian Flores

The Minnesota Vikings took plenty of questions about their defense into this season after jettisoning veterans for salary cap savings at three starting spots and carrying tenuous d...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Rodgers and Turner help the Vikings shut down the Bears for a 9-3 win in the rain

Isaiah Rodgers recovered a fumble and blocked a late field-goal attempt, and the Minnesota Vikings shut down Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears for a 9-3 victory

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Full practice Thursday Cashman (wrist) was a full participant at the Vikings' practice Thursday.

Impact Cashman opened the week with a limited session Wednesday due to a wrist injury, but he now appears to be good to go for Week 2. The 30-year-old compiled seven total tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Week 1 against the Packers, and the team is taking on a Bears offense Sunday that scored 59 points in their regular-season opener.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant Wednesday Cashman (wrist) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Cashman likely suffered his wrist injury during the Vikings' 39-22 win over the Packers last Sunday. The linebacker played 96 percent of the team's defensive snaps, logging seven tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks, in a game that he likely played through injury. Cashman will need to upgrade to a full practice participant by Friday to avoid an injury designation ahead of next Sunday's game against the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Seven takedowns in win Cashman recorded seven total tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers.

Impact Cashman was on the field for 96 percent of the team's defensive snaps, most notably combining with fellow linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel on a strip-sack of Packers quarterback Jordan Love in the fourth quarter. The linebacker is coming off of an impressive year in 2025 during which he compiled a career-high 144 total tackles, and he is now off to a strong start in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 13 • YOUTUBE

How to live stream Vikings vs Packers for free: NFL, TV channel Few Week 1 games carry more familiarity than the Green Bay Packers versus the Minnesota Vikings, as the longtime NFC North rivals begin thei...

SEPTEMBER 13 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Kyler Murray's debut with Minnesota comes against a familiar face, new Green Bay DC Jonathan Gannon

Kyler Murray's debut as quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings also marks the first game as Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator for Jonathan Gannon

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Blake Cashman's Reaction to Harrison Smith Returning, Defense Preparing for Vikings vs. Packers Game & Rookie Class Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman addressed the media ahead of the Week 1 matchup against the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 9 • VIKINGS.COM

Blake Cashman's Reaction to Harrison Smith Returning & Defense Preparing for Vikings vs. Packers

SEPTEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

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