Vikings Depth Chart 2026
Week 6 chart, as of 2026-10-15, from the team's official submission. Starters first, then the backups in order. Rebuilt every Tuesday. Just the 22 who take the field: Vikings starting lineup.
| Pos | Starter | Second | Third | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||||
| QB |  Kyler Murray | Carson Wentz | Max BrosmerOUT | |
| RB | AJAaron Jones Sr. | DeeJay Dallas | Demond Claiborne | Jordan MasonIR |
| FB | — | — | ||
| WR | Jordan Addison | Jauan Jennings | Tai Felton, Myles Price | |
| TE | Gavin Bartholomew | Ben Yurosek | Josh OliverIR | |
| LT | Ryan Van Demark | — | ||
| LG | Donovan JacksonIR | — | ||
| C | Joe Huber | Michael Jurgens | Nick SamacIR | |
| RG | Trevor Keegan | — | ||
| RT | Caleb Tiernan | — | ||
| Defense | ||||
| LDE | Elijah WilliamsOUT | — | ||
| NT | Domonique Orange | — | ||
| RDE | Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | — | ||
| SLB | Chaz Chambliss | Tyler BattyIR | ||
| LILB | Jake Golday | — | ||
| RILB | Ivan Pace Jr. | Jamal AdamsIR | ||
| WLB | Kyle Van Noy | Bo Richter | ||
| LCB | Charles Demmings | — | ||
| RCB | Zemaiah Vaughn | — | ||
| NB | BMByron Murphy Jr. | — | — | |
| FS |  Harrison Smith | Theo Jackson | Jacob Thomas | |
| SS | JMJoshua Metellus | Jay Ward | Jakobe ThomasOUT | |
| Special Teams | ||||
| K | — | — | ||
| P |  Brett Thorson | — | — | |
| LS | — | — | ||
| H | Brett Thorson | — | — | |
| KR | Demond Claiborne | Tai Felton | ||
| PR | Tai Felton | — | ||
In the base three-receiver set the first three receivers all start. OUT and IR tags come from the injury report as of 2026-10-15.
What changed since Week 5
No new starters: the Vikings listed the same first-string players at every spot as last week.
Vikings offense
Kyler Murray starts at quarterback for the Vikings, with Carson Wentz behind him. Aaron Jones Sr. is the lead back; DeeJay Dallas is next. The three receivers listed first are Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings. T.J. Hockenson is the starting tight end. The offensive line, left tackle to right tackle: Christian Darrisaw, Joe Huber, Blake Brandel, Will Fries, Brian O'Neill.
Vikings defense
The Vikings defensive front starts Levi Drake Rodriguez, Caleb Banks and Jalen Redmond. The linebackers listed first are Dallas Turner, Eric Wilson, Blake Cashman and Andrew Van Ginkel. Isaiah Rodgers and James Pierre are the starting cornerbacks, with Byron Murphy Jr. in the slot. Harrison Smith and Joshua Metellus start at safety.
Out or on injured reserve as of 2026-10-15: Donovan Jackson (IR, knee - meniscus, eligible back 2027-01-17); Jamal Adams (IR, quadriceps, eligible back 2027-02-15); Jordan Mason (IR, thumb, eligible back 2026-10-25); Josh Oliver (IR, biceps, eligible back 2027-01-17); Nick Samac (IR, knee, eligible back 2026-11-01); Tyler Batty (IR, knee - acl, eligible back 2027-02-15); Elijah Williams (OUT, coach's decision); Jakobe Thomas (OUT, coach's decision); Max Brosmer (OUT, coach's decision); Odell Beckham Jr. (OUT, coach's decision).
Who is the Vikings starting quarterback?
Kyler Murray is the Vikings starting quarterback on the Week 6 depth chart.
Who is the Vikings backup quarterback?
Carson Wentz is the backup, listed second behind Kyler Murray, with Max Brosmer third.
Who are the Vikings starting running back and receivers?
Aaron Jones Sr. is the lead running back; Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings are the top receivers; T.J. Hockenson starts at tight end.
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