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Minnesota VikingsMax Brosmer somehow just out-stunk J.J. McCarthy with appalling pick-6 vs. Seahawks

The Minnesota Vikings find themselves down 13-0 going into halftime, as the team continues to struggle. With Max Brosmer filling in at quarterback for JJ McCarthy, it appears Brosmer managed to somehow out-stink McCarthy with a horrific interception. Minnesota was in the red zone trying to put some points on the board. On fourth and […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Adam Thielen a healthy scratch vs. Seahawks in Sam Darnold bowl

The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Seattle Seahawks for what will be an illegitimate Sam Darnold Bowl. However, it sounds like Minnesota will be without Adam Thielen for this matchup. Thielen, who is 35 years old, is considered a healthy scratch, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. It’s not entirely […]

Minnesota VikingsAre Vikings' Jonathan Greenard, Christian Darrisaw playing vs. Seahawks?

The Minnesota Vikings will be facing the Seattle Seahawks this week, and they’re waiting to see if they will have some of their key players available for the matchup. Jonathan Greenard is on the injury report with a shoulder injury, and Christian Darrisaw is also with a knee and foot injury. The hope is that […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings elevate new backup QB before Max Brosmer start

The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback roller coaster takes another sharp turn this week. With JJ McCarthy still in the concussion protocol and officially ruled out, undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, stepping into a spotlight the organization originally hoped would belong to McCarthy in a smoother […]

Fantasy SportsLast-minute Fantasy Football streaming options for NFL Week 13: Quarterback

The NFL’s celebration of Thanksgiving is already behind us, but Week 13 is just getting started for all the fantasy football managers prepping for the impending playoffs. Major teams played during the week, leaving a number of starting fantasy quarterbacks already through with their Week 13 action. Sunday will be here soon, so we’ll take […]

Minnesota VikingsWho is the Vikings QB vs. Seahawks with JJ McCarthy out?

Last season, the Minnesota Vikings were the NFL’s biggest surprise. They went 14-3 with Sam Darnold having a career year. However, the franchise moved on from the veteran quarterback, turning the reins over to JJ McCarthy. That decision has thus far backfired in Minnesota’s face. While Darnold has the Seattle Seahawks at 8-3 and among […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings rumors: Minnesota concerned about how more time on bench could impact JJ McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings are learning some uncomfortable truths about JJ McCarthy. Coming into his redshirt rookie season, many expected the former Michigan quarterback to be a project. McCarthy had the arm talent, but there were questions about his game sense and accuracy. After redshirting his first season due to an injury, the Vikings hoped that […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings make Desmond Ridder move amid JJ McCarthy's injury concern

The Minnesota Vikings added depth at quarterback on Thursday, signing Desmond Ridder to their practice squad as rookie JJ McCarthy remains in concussion protocol. The move comes as Minnesota (4–7) prepares for a Week 13 road matchup against Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks (8–3) on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET on FOX. McCarthy, who […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings vs. Seahawks bold predictions for Week 13 clash

When the Minnesota Vikings started the season, they had high hopes that their 14-3 record in 2024 was a jumping off point. They had strengthened both the offensive and defensive lines in the offseason and second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy was going to be a superstar. That last estimation turned out to be 180 degrees from […]

Fantasy SportsNFL Fantasy Football Week 13 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Kicker

Week 13 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is already here as manager brace for the impending fantasy playoffs right around the corner. As fantasy teams in the hunt begin to make their final adjustments, the Kicker position will once again be highlighted through another wild week of football action. A number of kickers […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Justin Jefferson gives strong Max Brosmer endorsement amid JJ McCarthy injury

Justin Jefferson is about to catch passes from another new quarterback, and he sounds all-in on the idea. With J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol after a brutal 23-6 loss to the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings are expected to hand the Week 13 start in Seattle to undrafted rookie Max Brosmer. McCarthy threw […]

NFLVikings' Aaron Jones knows JJ McCarthy haters will one day regret their stance on QB

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy just could not catch a break. He will likely be forced to sit out their game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday due to the league’s concussion protocol. McCarthy experienced concussion symptoms on their flight home after their loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 12. He went 12-of-19 […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Justin Jefferson speaks up on JJ McCarthy's situation amid QB's struggles

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is not ready to jump off the JJ McCarthy train, no matter how ugly the ride has looked lately. McCarthy just turned in his roughest outing yet, a 23-6 loss to the Green Bay Packers, where he went 12-of-19 for 87 yards with two interceptions, as the Vikings totaled […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' JJ McCarthy limited at practice, but offensive line is nowhere to be found

The Minnesota Vikings are currently gearing up for their upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks on the road. The Vikings are reeling after a recent road loss at the hands of the Green Bay Packers, a game in which quarterback JJ McCarthy put together one of the worst performances of any player so far this […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings rumors: ESPN insider makes ironic Daniel Jones suggestion with J.J. McCarthy flailing

Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy is not expected to suit up against the Seahawks in Week 13 after entering concussion protocol following the loss in Green Bay, which likely hands the reins to Max Brosmer for his first NFL start. With the Vikings sitting at 4-7 and basically out of the NFC playoff race, the rest of […]

Minnesota VikingsNFL rumors: The Sam Darnold question haunting Vikings as Seahawks revenge game looms

The Minnesota Vikings enter Week 13 carrying a question that has hovered over the franchise since spring and now sits at the center of their season. Why did they ever let Sam Darnold go? The answer feels more complicated by the week, and the consequences seem much clearer for the Vikings. Darnold returns to Minnesota […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings rumors: J.J. McCarthy out vs. Seahawks, but what comes next?

The Minnesota Vikings are in an awkward situation with their second-year quarterback. Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has struggled during his rookie season, and those struggles continued in Week 12. Now Minnesota may be without their young quarterback once against after picking up an injury in Green Bay. McCarthy is not expected to play against Sam […]

NFLNFL Week 12 Winners and Losers: Cowboys save season, JJ McCarthy flounders

Week 12 of the NFL season gave fans an absolutely wild Sunday of action to follow up a crazy Thursday night victory for the Houston Texans over the Buffalo Bills. Sunday featured a pair of overtime games in the early window, with the Lions and Chiefs coming away with big wins in the playoff picture. […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' JJ McCarthy in concussion protocol after Week 12 loss

On Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings continued their losing ways with a rough road loss at the hands of the Green Bay Packers. It was another poor game from quarterback JJ McCarthy, who completed 12 of 19 passes for just 87 yards and two touchdowns. Making matters worse for the Vikings is that McCarthy is […]

Minnesota VikingsJ.J. McCarthy has 1 Vikings teammate who thinks he's 'playing great'

The Minnesota Vikings dropped to 4-7 with an ugly 23-6 loss on the road against the Green Bay Packers. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy struggled again for the Vikings, going just 12-of-19 for 87 yards with no scores and a pair of interceptions. McCarthy now has seven interceptions in the last four games since returning from injury, […]

Minnesota VikingsStunning JJ McCarthy stat has Vikings QB in JaMarcus Russell territory

JJ McCarthy’s pseudo-rookie season has been an absolute nightmare. While the Minnesota Vikings quarterback had his moments this year, McCarthy’s 2025 season has been more bad than good. His last two games, in particular, have been pretty awful. It’s led to some uncomfortable discussions about the Vikings rookie quarterback. The stats that McCarthy is getting […]

Minnesota VikingsJJ McCarthy looks like one of the worst QBs in the NFL. Is it too early to give up on him?

The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2025 season believing they were ready to build around a young franchise quarterback. Instead, they’ve found themselves staring at one of the most difficult questions an NFL team can face. What happens when the upstart QB you invested in looks completely overwhelmed? JJ McCarthy’s rocky first season as an NFL […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Justin Jefferson is sick and tired of feeling déjà vu every dang week

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL. A year after their spectacular 14-3 regular season that saw them battle for the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff structure in the final regular season game of the year, they have fallen badly. The Vikings are in last place in […]

Minnesota VikingsKevin O'Connell insists Vikings can win with JJ McCarthy despite brutal stretch

The Minnesota Vikings went to Green Bay in Week 12 with the hope that second-year QB J.J. McCarthy would start to master the offense and have a competitive effort against the Packers. Those hopes quickly went up in smoke as the Vikings offense was lifeless for a large portion of the game and Minnesota was […]

Minnesota VikingsJ.J. McCarthy's bad day gets worse with 2 starting Vikings OL injuries

The Minnesota Vikings struggled throughout the 23-6 Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers. It was an ugly day for quarterback JJ McCarthy, but things got worse as the game progressed, as two starting offensive linemen fell to injuries. Reports indicate that both Christian Darrisaw and Donovan Jackson were ruled out of the contest […]

Minnesota VikingsJonathan Greenard injury absence isn't ideal vs. Jordan Love, Packers

The Minnesota Vikings are in danger of slipping out of playoff contention. Minnesota is 4-6 and is headed into Week 12 on a two-game losing streak. Now Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has confirmed that they will be without one defensive starter for the second straight week. Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard has been ruled […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' JJ McCarthy gets help with C Ryan Kelly activated from IR

The Minnesota Vikings are treading water in the NFC Playoff picture. Quarterback JJ McCarthy is struggling with accuracy and failing to lead the offense. While far from elimination, they are the current 11th seed in the conference and are three games behind the final Wild Card spot. Sitting at 4-6, the Vikings desperately need a […]

Minnesota VikingsInsider delivers harsh truth on Dan Orlovsky's J.J. McCarthy accuracy diagnosis

The Minnesota Vikings’ offense has struggled in J.J. McCarthy’s first year as the team’s starter. While the Vikings’ passing game was an asset with Sam Darnold under center last season, it’s become a liability with McCarthy at the helm. McCarthy admitted the adjustment has been difficult. And his inaccuracy has increasingly frustrated teammates. Former NFL […]

Minnesota VikingsInsiders seem shocked by latest Vikings release

The Minnesota Vikings travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers for a crucial NFC North Week 12 matchup, aiming to save the season with an upset win. At 4-6, the Vikings must finish the season strong, as they have lost four of their last five games. Minnesota is coming off a 19-17 loss […]

Minnesota VikingsJJ McCarthy admits adjusting to NFL has been 'really hard'

The Minnesota Vikings fell to 4-6 on the season with Week 11’s loss to the Chicago Bears. Minnesota has dropped four of its last five games and the team is 1-2 since J.J. McCarthy returned from a high ankle sprain in Week 9. There’s growing concern around McCarthy’s performance in his first season as a […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings vs. Packers bold predictions for Week 12 clash

The Minnesota Vikings have been among the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. The Vikings were overachievers a year ago when they went into the final game of the regular season with a chance to earn the top seed in the NFC. They lost that game and the Wild Card game that followed, […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings QB J.J. McCarthy's longtime coach apologizes for calling Cris Carter a 'f'kn clown'

On Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings continued their losing ways with a narrow home loss to the Chicago Bears, in which quarterback JJ McCarthy, aka “Nine,” had another rough start. After the game, FS1 analyst Emmanuel Acho took to social media to praise McCarthy for his comeback effort down the stretch, to which former NFL […]

San Francisco 49ersNFL rumors: Mike Florio floats Vikings as Mac Jones trade destination after 49ers resurgence

As Mac Jones’ 2025 season with the San Francisco 49ers caught a lot of attention, filling in nicely for Brock Purdy when he was injured, what could the former first-round pick’s future look like? With some even saying that the 49ers had a quarterback controversy with Jones and Purdy, the same could happen with the […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings rumors: ESPN insiders debate J.J. McCarthy concern level. Is a pivot coming?

Against the Bears, J.J. McCarthy did not sugarcoat his performance. After completing just 16 of 32 passes for 150 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in Minnesota’s 19-17 loss, the Vikings quarterback admitted there were “three or five” decisions and throws he desperately wants back, including a glaring third-down miss to Justin Jefferson. He knows […]

Fantasy SportsClutchPoints' Week 11 Fantasy Football drop list

Week 11 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season has almost concluded as fantasy managers continue to deal with crucial decisions regarding their lineups ahead of the playoffs. These last few weeks of the fantasy regular season will be pivotal and certain players will have to be dropped from rosters to make room for emerging […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' J.J. McCarthy reveals '3 or 5' regrets from errant day vs. Bears

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy didn’t have his best outing in Week 11 against the Chicago Bears. But McCarthy is acknowledging his struggles rather than cowering away from them. In the third quarter, McCarthy overthrew Justin Jefferson on third-and-seven, forcing Minnesota to punt. It is one of the many plays the Vikings quarterback wish he […]

Chicago BearsBears troll Vikings by going into Dave Chappelle's Prince bag

After beating their division rivals in Week 11, the Chicago Bears have trolled the Minnesota Vikings using a bit from iconic comedian Dave Chappelle involving Prince. Following the Week 11 game against the Vikings, the Bears posted the score with the caption, “Game blouses.” This, of course, is a reference to an old Chappelle’s Show […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Justin Jefferson not tossing J.J. McCarthy under bus despite visible frustration

During the Minnesota Vikings’ 19-17 loss in Week 11, wide receiver Justin Jefferson was seen visibly upset on the sidelines. However, he hasn’t thrown the towel in on quarterback JJ McCarthy. Minnesota’s quarterback threw a pair of interceptions. But McCarthy also led the Vikings on a touchdown drive to take the lead with 50 seconds […]

Minnesota VikingsVikings' Kevin O'Connell dances around J.J. McCarthy's accuracy problems after loss to Bears

The Vikings’ 19-17 loss to the Bears turned the spotlight squarely on J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson’s fraying patience. McCarthy managed just 150 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while completing 50 percent of his throws. His late TD to Jordan Addison briefly gave Minnesota a 17-16 lead, but Jefferson was caught on camera […]

Minnesota VikingsJustin Jefferson's frustrations caught on video as J.J. McCarthy struggles vs. Bears

The Minnesota Vikings suffered a 19-17 loss against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Although it was a close game and the team managed to take a late lead, quarterback JJ McCarthy seemingly struggled throughout. In one moment, frustrations grew to a boiling point on the sideline, as wide receiver Justin Jefferson was seen slamming his […]

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