The Minnesota Vikings are proving a lot of doubters wrong so far this season. Not much was expected of Minnesota in 2024, but the team is 2-0 after pulling off a major upset over the San Francisco 49ers.

Justin Jefferson made the play of the day in the NFL with a 97-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter to help set the tone for the game. Granted, Jefferson did exit early with a quad injury, but he seems to have avoided a major injury, telling reporters he’ll be “ready to go” for next week.

1. Quarterback
2. Interior Pass Rush
3. Guard
4. 3rd Wide Receiver
5. Cornerback

While Jordan Addison’s ankle injury isn’t believed to be serious, he did miss Week 2, and Jefferson is banged up as well. It would be smart for the Vikings to add another wide receiver to the active roster or practice squad just in case.

Having a five-year veteran like Gage, who has nearly 250 career catches for 2,500 yards and 14 touchdowns, on hand wouldn’t be a bad idea.

2025 Free Agency: S Tre’von Moehrig, Las Vegas Raiders

Even if Minnesota re-signs Cam Bynum this offseason, the team could still use some safety help since Harrison Smith is an impending free agent. The 35-year-old, who turns 36 in February, even said he was contemplating retirement last spring.

Meanwhile, Moehrig will be one of the top free agents at the position and will help the team’s defense get younger. He turns 26 in June and is coming off a career year with personal bests in interceptions (three), passes defended (eight) and total tackles (83).

2025 NFL Draft: RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

Aaron Jones is only on a one-year deal and turns 30 in December, so the Vikings will likely be looking for a running back in the draft. The Ohio State product should be on the front office’s radar, as his ability to make defenders miss is top-notch.

“Judkins is among the most talented ball-carriers in college football,” B/R’s offensive skill positions scout Damian Parson wrote. “He presents an NFL-ready frame at 215 pounds with the contact balance to match.

“Judkins is a difficult RB to tackle once he breaks containment. He has forced nearly 160 missed tackles in his career. Between his elusiveness in space and contact balance, Judkins is a consistent yards-after-contact weapon.

“Due to lack of usage, his receiving profile is incomplete, but he’s displayed the capability to make plays in the passing game with soft hands as a receiver out of the backfield.”