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Vikings to Make a Switch at QB1 for MNF as Kyler Recovers
By Katherine Langford
The Brian Flores Defense May Have Lost 1 Starter for MNF
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:25 PM · 1 min read
Were it not for the Brian Flores defense, the Vikings would be sitting atop a 1-6 record instead of a 6-1 record. Unfortunately for the Vikings, Coach Flores is likely going to be without a starter at safety in the Week 9 Bills game. Kevin O Connell chatted with the Minnesota media earlier in the day. Most of the focus rested on the switch at QB1. Do note, though, that he chatted about Theo Jackson, who is working through a quad issue that s threatening his status for the Week 9 game. The early outlook isn t promising. Brian Flores May Not Have Theo Jackson for W9 He won t practice today with that quad, O Connell said about the safety s injury. The head coach went on: Obviously, we feel good about our depth there. Jay Ward s always been a guy that could give us really significant snaps. He s got a bunch of experience in the system. And then between Jacob Thomas, Harrison Smith, and 4-4 [Josh Metellus], and we ll take a look at it throughout the week if we want to poss
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