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Five carries but fumbles in win Scott had five carries for 18 yards, but lost a fumble, in Sunday's win over Cleveland in London.

Impact Scott played on 14 of the offense's 65 carries and was the clear No. 2 running back ahead of Cam Akers (one snap on offense). Scott's fumble could put his No. 2 running back role at risk, but it doesn't appear Akers is a significant threat. However, Scott may have just one more game as the backup if Aaron Jones (hamstring) is able to return from injured reserve in Week 8.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamoud Diabate lands on Zavier Scott's fumble for Browns recovery Cleveland Browns linebacker Mohamoud Diabate lands on Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott's fumble for Browns recovery.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Zavier Scott on Scoring His First NFL Touchdown, Versatile Play Style, Embracing Opportunities This Season Vikings Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett sits down with RB Zavier Scott to discuss scoring his first NFL touchdown during the Week 4 ga...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 5 vs. Browns | October 3 Minnesota Vikings K Will Reichard, RB Zavier Scott and S Theo Jackson addressed the media ahead of the Week 5 game against the Browns in Lon...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Sean Tucker vs. Zavier Scott With bye weeks and injuries piling up in Week 5, fantasy managers must decide between Sean Tucker and Zavier Scott as potential RB sleepers.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • SI.COM

Vikings say Croke Park clock problem was costly in loss to Steelers

The Minnesota Vikings were trying to get into field-goal range for a potential tying score late in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores first NFL touchdown Scott carried the ball twice for one yard and caught six of eight targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Steelers in Dublin.

Impact The Vikings couldn't get much going on the ground and found themselves staring at a 21-6 deficit heading into the fourth quarter, so Scott saw a career-high workload as a pass-catcher and capped a drive inside the final four minutes with a 16-yard TD reception, his first score in the NFL. Jordan Mason is locked into the top spot on the backfield depth chart for Minnesota as long as Aaron Jones (hamstring) is sidelined, but Scott may have earned a more consistent role with this performance, beginning with a Week 5 tilt against the Browns in London.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers hold on for 24-21 win over Vikings in NFL's first regular-season game in Ireland

Kenneth Gainwell ran for 99 yards and two touchdowns and the Pittsburgh Steelers held on to beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 in Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Wentz's TD pass hits a toe-tapping Zavier Scott in back of end zone in Ireland Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz's TD pass hits a toe-tapping running back Zavier Scott in back of end zone in Ireland.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • NFL.COM

That's a Touchdown for Zavier Scott ‼️ | 📺: NFL Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Meet Zavier Scott, Vikings RB who went to HS in Germany, has a racing wife and gets a bigger role with Aaron Jones injured | Sporting News It's been a cool journey.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vikings lean into their alternate identity with dominant defense and strong rushing attack

The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O’Connell have been a pass-oriented team

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Works in backup role Scott had eight carries for 30 yards and one reception for 20 yards on his lone target in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

Impact Scott played on 17 of the offense's 60 snaps as he got work in a blowout win behind starter Jordan Mason. Cam Akers played seven snaps late in the fourth quarter. While Scott's usage is encouraging, he also had a fumble (which the Vikings recovered), and the fact Akers was elevated to the active roster just a few days after being signed could be a worry. It's still possible Akers overtakes Scott for backup duties while Aaron Jones is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Works in backup role Scott had eight carries for 30 yards and one reception for 20 yards on his lone target in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

Impact Scott played on 17 of the offense's 60 snaps as he got work in a blowout win behind starter Jordan Mason. Cam Akers played seven snaps late in the fourth quarter. While Scott's usage is encouraging, he also had a fumble (which the Vikings recovered) and the fact Akers was elevated to the active roster just a few days after being signed could be a worry. It's still possible Akers overtakes Scott for backup duties while Aaron Jones is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings put RB Aaron Jones on IR with hamstring injury that will sideline him more than a month

The Minnesota Vikings have placed running back Aaron Jones Sr. on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Scott (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday night's game against the Falcons.

Impact Scott will be making his season debut after he missed Week 1 against the Bears. With Ty Chandler (knee) placed on injured reserve earlier this week and set to miss at least the next four games, Scott is in line for RB3 duties behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, though that likely won't translate to many, if any, offensive opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited on Thursday Scott (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact Scott missed Week 1 and was estimated as a full participant Wednesday, but with the Vikings back on the practice field Thursday, the running back's reps were limited. If healthy, Scott would be in line for RB3 duties this week after Ty Chandler (knee) was placed on injured reserve earlier in the day Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Scott (ankle) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Scott suffered an ankle injury in Minnesota's final preseason contest Aug. 22 and didn't play in Week 1 versus Chicago. However, he appears to be past the ankle issue given his ability to practice in full Wednesday. If Scott is able to play Sunday against Atlanta, he'll likely be Minnesota's No. 3 RB since Ty Chandler isn't expected to play due to a knee injury.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon sidelined for season opener against Minnesota

Bears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon have been ruled out for the team's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for Week 1 Scott (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Bears.

Impact Scott was injured in the Vikings' preseason finale back on Aug. 22 and will be unavailable for the team's Week 1 opener. He was unlikely to see much, if any, playing time to begin with behind Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason and Ty Chandler.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still working through ankle issue Scott (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Scott is nursing an ankle injury that he suffered during the Vikings' preseason finale against the Titans. He'll have two more chances to return to practice and give himself a shot at playing in Monday's regular-season opener against the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Scott suffered an ankle injury during Friday's preseason game against the Titans.

Impact Scott served as the starting running back for the Vikings on Friday, but none of Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason nor Ty Chandler played. He was held in check on his first few carries but ripped off a 23-yard run on the Vikings' second possession to set up a field goal. Scott looked to be wrestling the third running back role away from Chandler, though both his usage and this injury cast doubt on his status heading into a Week 1 regular season matchup against the Bears.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zavier Scott skirts up the sideline for a 23-yard gain Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott rushes for a 23-yard gain against the Tennessee Titans.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

Zavier Scott Skirts Up The Sideline For 23-Yard Gain Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott rushes for a 23-yard gain against the Tennessee Titans.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Productive again Saturday Scott carried the ball 10 times for 28 yards, caught three of four targets for 44 yards and returned one kickoff for 20 yards in Saturday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Patriots.

Impact The 26-year-old running back spent last season on the Vikings' practice squad, and Scott appears to have used his time well because he's on the cusp of taking the No. 3 spot on the depth chart away from Ty Chandler. Scott's usage as a return man might be the clearest sign yet he's moved past Chandler in the pecking order, as Chandler's special-teams role was thought to be his one clear edge in the battle. Even if he wins the job, Scott's snaps on offense will likely be very limited with Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason entrenched in the top two backfield jobs.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Vikings say Croke Park clock problem was costly in loss to Steelers

Steelers hold on for 24-21 win over Vikings in NFL's first regular-season game in Ireland

Vikings lean into their alternate identity with dominant defense and strong rushing attack

Vikings put RB Aaron Jones on IR with hamstring injury that will sideline him more than a month

Bears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon sidelined for season opener against Minnesota