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The Indianapolis Colts made a stunning decision on Tuesday morning. Head coach Shane Steichen has decided to go with the former New York Giant quarterback as his team’s QB1 to begin the 2025 campaign. Daniel Jones will start over Anthony Richardson for Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins. Not many predicted this situation would happen. […]

Kevin O’Connell didn’t have the best injury update for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor as the preseason winds down. Nailor suffered a hand injury during training camp, having been on the sidelines throughout the preseason. After the Vikings’ second preseason contest against the New England Patriots, O’Connell gave an update on how the receiver […]

Through the first five seasons of his professional football career, Justin Jefferson has been arguably the best wide receiver of his era and is averaging an amazing 96.5 receiving yards per game. Although that number can certainly decrease over time, it is currently greater than any other pass-catcher in NFL history. He has achieved this […]

The Minnesota Vikings had one of the league’s best defenses last season, and it was from the help of several players on that side of the ball. One of those players is Josh Metellus, who has been consistent in the past two years for the Vikings. In their latest joint practice, Metellus injured his shoulder […]

The Minnesota Vikings are facing a lot of uncertainty this preseason, especially on the offensive side of the ball. In addition to the team trying to get quarterback JJ McCarthy ready for his first regular season as the starter, the Vikings also have a lot of questions surrounding their wide receiver room. Star pass catcher […]

The Minnesota Vikings were holding a quarterback competition between journeyman Sam Darnold and first-year passer J.J. McCarthy last offseason. After the rookie tore his meniscus in the preseason, Darnold took the starting job and ran with it. The Vikings developed a potent passing game with the veteran, finishing the year 14-3. In 2025, Minnesota will […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 depth chart, unsurprisingly, looks significantly different from what it was a year ago. The most notable change comes from the top, with J.J. McCarthy taking over at quarterback, but the team has several other striking transitions. Minnesota did not add much in terms of free agency or the draft, but its […]

The Minnesota Vikings went 14-3 last season. Kevin O’Connell’s offense was dominant despite a poor playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. Experts thought that Minnesota losing Sam Darnold to the Seattle Seahawks would be a tough blow. However, O’Connell believes that J.J. McCarthy can succeed in an offense featuring Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell addressed the unique expectations surrounding rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy during a recent appearance on Scoop City, speaking with The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini on Friday. “As I’ve told JJ and I’ve told our offensive unit. It should be a good thing that the expectations for not only […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has nothing but good things to say about J.J. McCarthy. On Friday, O’Connell continued to heap praise on McCarthy for his recent practice performance with the New England Patriots, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN. On Thursday, the Vikings and Patriots held a joint practice session. McCarthy was on top […]

JJ McCarthy is preparing for the second season of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings. After seeing his first year end early due to injury, he is back to play in his first-ever campaign as he got importance advice from star receiver Justin Jefferson. McCarthy made his preseason debut in the Vikings’ 20-10 win […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy was beaming with positivity on Thursday after they wrapped up joint practice with the New England Patriots at the TCO Performance Center. He lauded his teammates for putting in the work and executing well. McCarthy went 16-of-19 during 11-on-11 scrimmages, including multiple touchdown passes, according to a report from Vikings.com’s […]

Justin Jefferson has been dealing with an injury in recent weeks after suffering a mild hamstring strain in his left leg in late July. He hasn’t been able to participate in the Minnesota Vikings’ training camp sessions since then. However, it sounds like the star wideout could be on the verge of returning, but there […]

After Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was carted off in the preseason opener against the Houston Texans, there were many concerns about the severity of the injury. There is now a grim update regarding the Vikings’ wide out as the team officially announces that they have placed Moore on the season-ending injured list (IL). […]

The Minnesota Vikings kicked off their 2025 preseason with a 20-10 victory over the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. With several starters sidelined, this game provided an invaluable showcase for roster hopefuls eager to impress coaches and secure their place on the final roster. Here are three Vikings players who notably improved their stock […]

The Minnesota Vikings are trying to get quarterback JJ McCarthy up to speed this preseason, but more than that they are trying to avoid significant injury losses like all other teams before the regular season gets underway. Unfortunately, they lost two players for what looks like significant time in the preseason opener against the Houston […]

One year after suffering a torn meniscus that ended his rookie season before it even started, J.J. McCarthy returned to the field against the Houston Texans on Saturday. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback only played one series in the preseason opener, but it was more than enough to impress head coach Kevin O’Connell. The Vikings played […]

The NFL Preseason has started, and players are getting their first snaps back on the gridiron. Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J, McCarthy played in his first game in 364 days on Saturday against the Houston Texans, and was honest about the emotions surrounding his return. “It was just the journey that any injured player goes on […]

Sam Howell had an impressive preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings in their 20-10 win over the Houston Texans on Saturday evening. Howell has been on an adventure throughout his young NFL career. The Washington Commanders selected him with the 144th pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, as he represented them for two seasons. They […]

The Minnesota Vikings opened the preseason portion of their schedule with a 20-10 victory over the Houston Texans, and it appears that starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy was able to finish his first-quarter assignment without any injury. A year ago, McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury in the opening preseason game of the year. However, the Vikings […]

The Minnesota Vikings played their first game without Sam Darnold Saturday. Even though it’s an NFL Preseason game. Max Brosmer got fans losing their minds, though, thanks to a stellar outing. Brosmer was one of four quarterbacks leading the Minnesota offense. He finished completing five passes out of eight attempts. But he tossed the lone […]

The Minnesota Vikings have suffered a major blow in their 2025 preseason opener against the Houston Texans when Texans linebacker Jamal Hill tackled wide receiver and punt returner Rondale Moore near the sideline, forcing him off the field with a severe leg injury about 10:30 left in the second quarter after Moore fielded a punt. […]

With Jordan Addison suspended for the first three games of the 2025 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings are relying heavily on Justin Jefferson to anchor their receiving corps. Thankfully, the latest injury update on the All-Pro wideout brings cautious optimism. Jefferson has been sidelined since late July with a mild strain in his left hamstring. […]

J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season ended before it could even get started when he suffered a devastating knee injury on a run in the 2024 NFL preseason. Despite that, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback does not let his injury history make him hesitate for a second before scrambling. McCarthy is not only willing to scramble; he believes […]

The Minnesota Vikings got bad news on Tuesday when it was announced that star wide receiver Jordan Addison will be suspended for the first three games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s Substances of Abuse Policy. The suspension dates back to a DUI that Addison was arrested for back in 2024. Many times, […]

It was announced on Tuesday that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the upcoming season for violating the league’s substances of abuse policy. While Addison will bear the brunt of the sanction, it could also impact Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy. McCarthy missed his […]

Many Minnesota Vikings fans have been wondering what the on-field outcome would be of Jordan Addison’s DUI case, which stemmed from a 2024 arrest. Addison has since pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, and on Tuesday, the NFL handed down his punishment as it pertains to the upcoming Vikings season. “Discipline: NFL suspended Vikings WR […]

It seems like the Minnesota Vikings have a plan for second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy. But a fix or two needs to be made. However, McCarthy may need to get the offense to step up and score more points, as the defense saw a four-time Pro Bowl player retire from the NFL. Linebacker Anthony Barr made […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in one of the more unique situations in the NFL, having experienced a great regular season last year that defied expectations but then letting their starting quarterback, Sam Darnold, walk in free agency. Minnesota is now handing over the reins to 2024 first round draft pick JJ McCarthy, who missed all […]

Justin Jefferson has thrived, regardless of who is passing him the football. He has put up big numbers when all of Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, Josh Dobbs, Nick Mullins, or Jaren Hall were throwing him the pigskin. Still, fantasy football managers are questioning whether or not Jefferson will be his usual dominant self with a […]

The NFL Training Camp experience for Minnesota Vikings rookie JJ McCarthy has been anything but uneventful. The rookie quarterback is riding a roller-coaster of development, and according to head coach Kevin O’Connell, his camp performances fall into two categories: “great moments” and “unbelievable teaching moments.” The Vikings knew this process wouldn’t be linear. JJ McCarthy […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is entering his third season in the NFL, but the former USC Trojans star wideout might not be available in the early goings of the 2025 campaign, with a possible suspension from the league. A first-round pick (23rd overall) by Minnesota in the 2023 NFL draft, Addison grabbed headlines […]

As the Minnesota Vikings launch into the 2025 NFL training camp under the blazing Eagan sun, fans and analysts alike are locked in on a new era. There’s optimism in the air, a Super Bowl-caliber defense, top-tier offensive weapons, and the intrigue surrounding rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Yet, beneath the excitement, a single, unmistakable worry […]

These are not the same Minnesota Vikings that won 14 games last season, which is the second-highest mark in franchise history. That may not be a bad thing, though, considering they lost by double digits to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card Round. How this squad moves forward will depend greatly on […]

The Minnesota Vikings have taken a cautious approach during training camp after star wide receiver Justin Jefferson sustained a minor hamstring strain last Thursday during practice. The injury has kept Jefferson out of team drills, but the organization insists there is “zero worry” about his availability for the season opener against the Chicago Bears. Head […]

After the Minnesota Vikings chose him over incumbent starter Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy’s expectations are even higher in 2025 than they were a year ago. Although fans remain split on his potential, Vikings safety Josh Metellus voiced the team’s confidence in their new quarterback. As one of the most respected captains on the team, Metellus […]

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping for another strong season in 2025-26 after surprising many with their performance in 2024-25, which culminated in a rough playoff loss vs the Los Angeles Rams. One of the key reasons for Minnesota’s success was the play of its defensive unit, which was led by star players like safety Josh […]

The saying goes that defense wins championships. Explosive offenses get all the attention, but it was proven last season that faring well in NFL defensive rankings is uber important. The Cincinnati Bengals had arguably the best offense in the league, and they didn’t even make the playoffs. Defenses around the NFL will look a whole […]

The Minnesota Vikings are keeping their defensive captain around. Coming off consecutive 100-tackle seasons, the Vikings gave safety Josh Metellus a multi-year extension ahead of the 2025 season. Minnesota inked Metellus to a three-year, $36 million deal on Saturday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The deal keeps the versatile safety in Minneapolis through the 2028 season. […]