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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was on the team’s injury report ahead of playing the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the young player has a final status for the contest. With the Vikings signal-caller in McCarthy having an injured hand, it wasn’t serious enough to keep him out, as he’ll be starting under center against […]

What a big turnaround it has been for the Chicago Bears. Around this time last year, they were 4-6. Fast forward, and they stand at 6-3 after their recent 24-20 win over the New York Giants. Furthermore, they are tied with the Detroit Lions for first in the NFC North. On Sunday, the Bears will […]

Justin Jefferson sent a strong warning to the NFL as he and the Minnesota Vikings progress through the 2025 season. Jefferson is going through his sixth season in the league, standing out as one of the best receivers in the game. However, he’s had a learning curve in developing chemistry with young quarterback JJ McCarthy. […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy has been dealing with a right-hand injury since the 27-19 Week 10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He had been limited in practice throughout the week leading up to the contest against the Chicago Bears. However, the latest update sparks good news for McCarthy and the franchise. Reports indicate that […]

Week 10 of the NFL season has gone by, and fantasy football managers are now analyzing what happened in their games. There are a few pop-off games from some stars this season. For every player that’s booming, though, there’s another that unfortunately busted this week. For some players, a bad week can often signal the […]

Approaching their Week 11 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recognizes the challenge of going up against one of the NFL’s most deceptive and pressure-heavy defenses. Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores has built a scheme centered on relentless pressure, disguised coverages, and unpredictability, a combination that demands precision and composure from […]

There are only five weeks left until fantasy football playoffs begin in Week 15. Rosters should be taking shape, with most leagues’ trade deadlines likely coming up next week. Each week, fantasy managers need to make roster decisions to put themselves in the best position possible. During the middle portion of the season, that usually […]

The Minnesota Vikings (4-5) returned to practice Wednesday as they prepare for Sunday’s Week 11 clash against the Chicago Bears (6-3) at U.S. Bank Stadium. Managing a right-hand injury from last week’s 27-24 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, quarterback JJ McCarthy took part in a limited practice and wore a protective bandage on Wednesday, according […]

The Chicago Bears are on a roll. They have turned defeat into victory late in the fourth quarter of games against the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Giants the last two weeks. The Bears are tied for first place in the NFC North with the Detroit Lions, and now they get a chance for […]

Momentum around Minnesota’s pass rush took a collective breath when Jonathan Greenard left Sunday’s loss, but the edge rusher’s swagger has never been in question. Last season, after a primetime win over Chicago, Greenard quipped that a strip-sack was the best feeling in the world, a window into how he changes games when he’s on […]

JJ McCarthy looked very much like a first-year player as the Minnesota Vikings were outclassed by the Baltimore Ravens behind another strong performance from Lamar Jackson. The Ravens won, 27-19, disappointing the crowd at US Bank Stadium, to improve to 4-5. Jackson, who played his second start since suffering a back injury, went 17-of-29 for […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ 27-19 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10 dropped them to 4-5 after costly false starts and turnovers undermined their offensive flow. Minnesota was flagged 13 times for 102 yards, with eight of those penalties coming from false starts, the most by a home team since the 2009 Buffalo Bills. […]

The Baltimore Ravens have flipped the script. What once looked like a lost season at 1-5 has suddenly become one of the NFL’s most intriguing redemption stories. With their 27-19 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10, the Ravens made it clear that they’re not done yet. This was a statement of intent from […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a nightmarish performance at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, falling 27-19 to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10. A combination of turnovers, penalties, and inefficiency doomed the home team, which nearly set a record for false starts. Minnesota jumped out to a strong start. On their opening drive, quarterback JJ McCarthy […]

The Minnesota Vikings were intent on putting on a show in front of their home fans in Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens. Instead, the team had a nightmarish performance and self-inflicted mistakes cost them dearly. The visiting Ravens walked into U.S. Bank Stadium and came away with a 27-19 victory. The Vikings home field […]

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-19 on the season, picking up their third straight win. With Lamar Jackson back under center, the Ravens’ offense was able to move the ball and hold off a late Minnesota charge. But Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores still had Jackson changing his game plan due to the […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones was fined $23,186 by the NFL on Saturday for unnecessary roughness during the team’s 27–24 Week 9 victory over the Detroit Lions, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The league penalized the 30-year-old for lowering his helmet on a first-quarter reception, an action that violated its rule on impermissible […]

The Minnesota Vikings should have their veteran running back active in Week 10, when they return home to host the Baltimore Ravens. The team expects Aaron Jones to overcome his shoulder injury and play in his third consecutive game. Jones returned from injured reserve in Week 8 after missing the previous four games with a […]

With Week 10 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season already here, fantasy managers are scrambling to lock-in their starting lineups amidst another slate of bye weeks. The Raiders vs. Broncos 10-7 result on Thursday Night Football was lackluster from a fantasy perspective, so points will have to be made up in other areas. Picking […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones made progress in practice on Thursday ahead of the team’s Week 10 clash against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium, providing some relief for fantasy football managers closely monitoring his status. Dealing with a right shoulder AC joint sprain and a minor toe issue, the 30-year-old participated in […]

The Minnesota Vikings may have found their future at quarterback, but JJ McCarthy says there’s more to his game-day mentality than most realize. The second-year signal-caller revealed this week that he enters a unique mental state when he takes the field — one he calls “Nine.” The former national champion with the Michigan Wolverines has […]

Week 9 in the NFL was a bit of a wild one, with close finishes up and down the slate on Sunday. Unfortunately, the prime time games were duds, with the Ravens, Seahawks and Cardinals all dominating in front of a national audience. Now that the season is at the halfway point, all focus shifted […]

For the first five weeks of the NFL season, the Baltimore Ravens’ defense was laughably bad. They allowed a league-high 177 points over that stretch. That is not a typo. Yes, the proud Ravens defense gave up just over 35 points per game. But as that side of the ball got healthier, their performance turned […]

The Green Bay Packers are looking to find some depth on defense, more specifically at cornerback. After not making a move at the trade deadline, they’re hoping to land someone on the free agent market, and they have their eyes on someone who is making a return from injury. Asante Samuel Jr. is the player […]

The Baltimore Ravens appear to be waking up from a nightmarish start to the season. The Ravens appeared to be buried when they started the season with five losses in their first six games, but they have responded by winning their most recent two games against the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins. Now they get […]

The Minnesota Vikings got back in the win column by upsetting the NFC North division rival Detroit Lions 27-24 on Sunday. The victory marked the return of second-year quarterback JJ McCarthy and an end to the team’s two-game losing streak. While Minnesota can hold its head high with a 4-4 record, it was not all […]

The Minnesota Vikings scored a morale-boosting win over the Detroit Lions, 27-24, at Ford Field on Sunday behind the heroics of quarterback JJ McCarthy, who returned from an ankle injury. The Vikings improved to 4-4 and bounced back in a big way after two straight losses. The Lions, on the other hand, dropped to 5-3 […]

The Detroit Lions returned from their bye week refreshed, rested, and completely unprepared. What should have been a chance to tighten their grip on the NFC North became a frustrating display of undisciplined football and squandered opportunities. The heavily favored Lions delivered one of their most uneven performances of the season, falling 27-24 to the […]

The Minnesota Vikings earned a much-needed 27–24 win in their Week 9 divisional matchup with the Detroit Lions, ending a two-game losing streak and moving back to .500 at 4–4. While the win boosted their NFC playoff hopes, it also came with concern as star running back Aaron Jones exited early with a shoulder injury. […]

The Minnesota Vikings are breathing easy after pulling out a 27-24 victory on the road over the Detroit Lions. Head coach Kevin O’Connell’s team had lost five straight games to the Lions. The Vikings asserted themselves physically in this game and they avoided getting buried in the NFC North cellar. The Vikings were relieved late […]