Minnesota Vikings Articles - Page 2

If you asked any Minnesota Vikings fan what they wanted for Christmas, a win over the Detroit Lions was probably at the top of the list. But doing it with just three, yes, three, net passing yards? That wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card. In a game that set football back a few decades (but in […]

Justin Jefferson has not had the season he probably anticipated, but the All-Pro wide receiver still managed to reach a spectacular milestone in Week 17 of the 2025-26 campaign. And he did so while helping the Minnesota Vikings eliminate the Detroit Lions from playoff contention. Jefferson only recorded four receptions for 30 yards, but it […]

Fans tuning in to the Minnesota Vikings’ Christmas Day matchup against the Detroit Lions were treated to a brutal first half of football. Already eliminated from playoff contention, Minnesota is attempting to play spoiler in the Week 17 divisional clash. But the Vikings were forced to start Max Brosmer after J.J. McCarthy was ruled out […]

With the Minnesota Vikings dealing with injuries on their roster alreadt like to quarterback JJ McCarthy, the team had a concerning scare during its Christmas Day game against the Detroit Lions. As the Vikings are already concerned about McCarthy’s injury, they had to change attention to running back Aaron Jones. According to Ben Goessling of […]

The Minnesota Vikings have decided to put center Ryan Kelly on the injured reserve — again. The team announced the move on Wednesday, as the veteran offensive lineman suffered yet another concussion during Minnesota’s 16-13 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. “The Vikings on Wednesday placed veteran center Ryan […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be without J.J. McCarthy for their matchup against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. The second-year QB suffered a hairline fracture in his right hand during Minnesota’s Week 16 win over the New York Giants. Max Brosmer took over for McCarthy last Sunday and the rookie backup will get the start […]

With NFL Week 17 already here and the Regular Season just two weeks from its conclusion, franchises are scrambling to make their last-minute bids for the impending playoffs. The NFC North has been one of football’s tightest divisions and we’ll see a Christmas Day tilt when the Detroit Lions (8-7) take on the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) for the second […]

The Minnesota Vikings moved quickly to stabilize their quarterback room Tuesday, claiming Brett Rypien off waivers following the latest J.J. McCarthy injury update. He has been ruled out for the Vikings’ Week 17 game on Christmas Day vs. the Detroit Lions, reshaping the team’s depth chart on a short turnaround. Minnesota confirmed McCarthy will miss […]

The Minnesota Vikings secured a narrow 16-13 win over the New York Giants Sunday, but the result was followed by uncertainty surrounding quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s health. Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed this week that the team cannot pinpoint when McCarthy suffered a hand injury during the game. The Vikings quarterback injury surfaced after postgame evaluations […]

The Minnesota Vikings are already preparing to be without J.J. McCarthy in Week 17, and will now likely be without Jordan Mason when they face the Detroit Lions. Mason suffered an ankle injury in the team’s Week 16 win over the New York Giants and is considered doubtful for the Thursday afternoon matchup. Mason exited […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ offense will be in rough shape for its Christmas Day game against the Detroit Lions. The Vikings have already unsurprisingly ruled out quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who suffered a significant hand injury in Week 16. McCarthy exited the Vikings’ Week 16 win over the New York Giants midway through the game after hurting […]

The Lions and the Vikings were two of the best teams in the NFL last year during the regular season. They are two of the most disappointing teams in the league this season. Despite winning their last three games, the Vikings (7-8) have been mired in last place in the NFC North. The Lions (8-7) […]

Cris Carter knows that the chemistry between J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson is a work in progress. McCarthy and Jefferson have struggled to be on the same page all season long as the young quarterback goes through his first season as the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings. During the Vikings’ 16-13 win over the […]

The Minnesota Vikings found a way to earn a 16-13 Week 16 win over the New York Giants. Unfortunately, it was a game that saw JJ McCarthy sustain yet another injury. Despite the concerns, head coach Kevin O’Connell claims that he liked what he saw from McCarthy before the injury. During the postgame press conference, […]

The Minnesota Vikings may have been out of playoff contention for a couple of weeks, but head coach Kevin O’Connell’s team has won 3 games in a row to move within 1 game of .500 at 7-8. Their latest triumph was a 16-13 road victory over the New York Giants, and the decisive points came […]

The Minnesota Vikings continue to struggle during Week 16. Minnesota is clinging to a 13-10 lead over New York despite suffering multiple injuries during the first half. Now another injury adds to a rough day for the Vikings. Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison left the field with trainers during the third quarter, per The Athletic’s […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback has left his Week 16 game against the New York Giants after suffering a massive hit from defensive end Brian Burns. The sack led to a fumble and a Giants touchdown, but the biggest concern is the state of McCarthy’s hand right now. McCarthy has now been ruled out for the rest […]

The Minnesota Vikings are taking on the New York Giants on Sunday with the hope of advancing to a 7-8 record. Unfortunately, running the ball might be a tad difficult, as both running backs, Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, suffered injuries early in the contest. Reports indicate that Jones and Mason are questionable to return […]

The Minnesota Vikings encountered an unexpected travel setback on Saturday evening as they attempted to fly from Minneapolis to New Jersey ahead of their Week 16 matchup against the New York Giants. The Vikings’ charter aircraft developed mechanical problems shortly after departing Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, forcing the pilots to turn the plane around and […]

It’s been a bumpy ride for Minnesota Vikings’ offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw this season, as he’s missed four games due to a lingering knee injury from the 2024-25 campaign. However, with just three games remaining in the regular season, it appears his year is effectively over. Reports indicate that head coach Kevin O’Connell has announced […]

Two of the best young quarterbacks meet on the field in Week 16 when the New York Giants welcome the Minnesota Vikings to MetLife Stadium. A lot of eyes will be on the head-to-head battle between Jaxson Dart and J.J. McCarthy, with several other in-game matchups to monitor. Before the teams meet on the field, […]

With Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray missing the rest of the season with a foot injury, there have been many conversations around the uncertain future of the franchise. As Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon sidestepped a question on Murray’s future, it only amplified the noise, as one insider speaks on the best possible fit for […]

Sunday night was supposed to be the Dallas Cowboys’ last stand. It was their chance to keep faint playoff hopes alive under the bright lights of AT&T Stadium. Instead, it became the moment their season officially slipped away. In a 34-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football in Week 15, Dallas lost […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a very disappointing season so far in 2025, but they got a bit of a reprieve with a 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week 15. However, even the wins this year for the Vikings have come with caveats. On Sunday night, it was the […]

The Minnesota Vikings took care of business on Sunday Night Football. Minnesota beat Dallas 34-26 at AT&T Stadium in a game where they faced little opposition. The Vikings made quick work of the Cowboys’ defense, leading to questions about the home team’s coaching staff. It was an especially good night for Minnesota’s second-year quarterback. J.J. […]

Quarterback JJ McCarthy turned a shaky start into pure theater on Sunday night. After opening the game with an interception, the Minnesota Vikings rookie regrouped and ended up torching the Dallas Cowboys in a 34-26 road win, piling up 250 passing yards, two touchdown throws, and a rushing score on a fourth-down keeper that completely […]

The Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, notching a 34-26 victory at AT&T Stadium, with Will Reichard delivering the game-sealing field goal. With 1:04 left in the fourth quarter and the Cowboys only down by eight points, Reichard made sure that there would not be a miracle comeback with […]

JJ McCarthy brushed off an early interception and buckled down to work as he led the Minnesota Vikings over the Dallas Cowboys, 34-26, at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. McCarthy’s first pass of the game got picked by the Cowboys. But it didn’t deter him from delivering a strong performance. He went 15-of-24 for 250 yards […]

The Dallas Cowboys caught the Minnesota Vikings sleeping, all thanks to Brandon Aubrey. Early in a tense Week 15 matchup, Dallas special teams coordinator John Fassel reached deep into the bag, and kicker Aubrey delivered one of the most unexpected moments of the game. Lined up for what looked like a routine field goal attempt, […]

It has been a challenging campaign for Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy, to say the least, and his ongoing struggles continued early against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. McCarthy’s first throw of the primetime matchup was deflected by the Cowboys, with the ball going to Quinnen Williams. If that was a sign […]

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to put together a winning streak when they face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium. They hammered the Washington Commanders in Week 14, putting an end to their painful 4-game losing streak. T.J. Hockenson said today his shin injury was just a bone bruise he expects won't […]

The Minnesota Vikings have fallen off hard this season after a great year last year. The Vikings finished 14-3 and made the playoffs, but this season has been much more challenging, with Minnesota at 5-8 and much more disappointing. It’s really easy when you’re winning, but it’s harder when you’re losing, and star receiver Justin […]

Rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy says the hardest part of stepping up to NFL speed isn’t the play call or the pre-snap read, it’s when the rush and back-end disguises collide after the snap. “I think it’s the rush. That rush, it gets to you quick. And they’re doing so many things on the back end […]

The Minnesota Vikings were able to regain their breath last week as all aspects of their game were successful and they delivered a 31-0 victory over the Washington Commanders to their fans at U.S. Bank Stadium. That triumph ended a four-game losing streak and put a few smiles on the faces Kevin O’Connell and his […]

Uncertainty surrounding NFL rumors about J.J. McCarthy has Minnesota facing some uncomfortable quarterback questions, and Daniel Jones keeps popping up in the rumor mill as a possible safety net. With McCarthy concussed, struggling, and Max Brosmer set for his first NFL start, this season is already starting to feel like an extended audition for everyone […]

The Minnesota Vikings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 31-0 rout of the Washington Commanders on Sunday. J.J. McCarthy returned from a concussion and threw three touchdown passes while Minnesota’s defense got its first shutout since Week 14 of the 2023 season. Unfortunately, a banged up Washington team lost Zach Ertz to a gruesome-looking […]

The 2025 season has not been going well for Justin Jefferson. Once considered to be a “QB-proof” receiver with how well he’s performed with different quarterbacks, the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver is having a down year this season. Last week, he had one of his worst statistical outings, recording just two catches for four yards […]

The Minnesota Vikings delivered a beatdown in Week 14. Minnesota shut out Washington 31-0 on Sunday in one of the most one-sided games of the season. Based on the final score, it should be no surprise that Minnesota’s young quarterback played a great game on Sunday. Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy made a humbling confession after […]

thyOne impressive game does not a career make. The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season, and one of the biggest reasons has been the poor play and slow development of second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Prior to facing the Washington Commanders at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week […]