The ultimate goal was building an infrastructure that made it so young quarterback J.J. McCarthy didn’t feel like the weight of the world was on his shoulders. It hasn’t gone according to plan as the Vikings currently sit in last place in the NFC North with a 3-4 record.

There was a point in this NFL offseason, after the initial wave of free agency had settled down, where the Vikings were projected to receive two premium compensatory picks in the 2026 draft, and even had a chance at landing a third. Now, midway through the 2025 season, their comp pick outlook has worsened by a good bit.

The Vikings’ plan is falling apart. Is it time to pivot or dig in? Michael Rand get into that and more during Monday’s 10 things to know.

The Vikings are claiming former Packers TE Ben Sims off waivers. Sims was released to make room for Christian Watson on Saturday.