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Things are not doing so well for JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings so far in their Monday Night Football showdown against the Chicago Bears in Windy City. They trailed the host team at Soldier Field at the half, and it got worse when the former Michigan Wolverines football star quarterback got victimized by a […]

The Chicago Bears are missing some key defensive players in their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Both Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon were ruled out for the Monday Night Football matchup. But that hasn’t stopped Chicago from making an impression. Ben Johnson is making his head coaching debut with the Bears. The team’s revamped […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is a growing quarterback whisperer. He reignited Matthew Stafford’s career in 2021 with the Los Angeles Rams before turning around Sam Darnold’s last season. Now he’s working with JJ McCarthy — including making early adjustments. McCarthy turned to meditation for his much-anticipated NFL debut. But he also put eye […]

The fireworks started on Monday Night Football, even before kickoff of the tussle between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, as Jim Cornelison got everyone watching the game hyped by his incredible performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” 10/10 National Anthem. No notes. pic.twitter.com/byEsg27xzE — NFL (@NFL) September 9, 2025 Cornelison’s performance […]

In the NFL, some players have odd pre-game rituals. Just like almost every player, J.J. McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings has his pre-game routine. He is known to meditate before games, but he notes that when the eye black comes on, it is time for war. McCarthy has long been known for his meditation practices. […]

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. And they hoped to have standout tackle Christian Darrisaw back on the field for this contest. Darrisaw has been recovering from an ACL injury. He was seen working out on the field before facing the Bears, as well. Christian Darrisaw working out […]

Ben Johnson will make his head coaching debut when the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Fans anticipate a much improved offense in Johnson’s first year at the helm. But defense could be an issue in the season opener as the status of both Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon remains unclear. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a date with the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football in Week 1, but they may be without one of their key offensive lineman. Christian Darrisaw is continuing his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee that he suffered last season. He participated fully in the last […]

The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Chicago Bears in a Monday night matchup to begin the 2025-26 campaign. However, it appears the defense will be without one of its key contributors in the season opener, as Harrison Smith has been downgraded on the injury report. Smith, who is 36 years old, is […]

The Minnesota Vikings are just days away from kicking off their 2025 NFL season, looking to build off last year’s 14-win campaign that ended in a Wild Card round flameout. Last year, Minnesota was led by quarterback Sam Darnold, but this year, it will be JJ McCarthy at the controls, a player who is effectively […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a young quarterback trying to find his NFL way as they open against a rival. However, O’Connell used a Michael Phelps analogy to describe how teams have failed their young quarterbacks. O’Connell said it’s mind-boggling the way NFL teams approach the quarterback situation sometimes, according to ESPN. “In what world do […]

The Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears meet in the opening Monday Night Football game of the season and both teams have undergone major changes since the end of last season. The Vikings had a memorable 2024 season, finishing with a 14-3 record and the most wins of any team that did not win a […]

The Minnesota Vikings will have some questions surrounding their wide receiver room to start the season, as injuries and suspensions have hurt them. One of the players on the injury side is Jalen Nailor, who hurt his hand during joint practices against the New England Patriots. There was uncertainty on whether he would be available […]

The Minnesota Vikings and veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen reached an agreement on a significant contract adjustment, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The move marks an important development following Thielen’s trade back to Minnesota earlier this week. Pelissero reported Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the team and Thielen agreed to reduce […]

Quarterback JJ McCarthy already stands as the future face of the franchise, and now he’s ready to embrace the spotlight and lead the next chapter for the Minnesota Vikings. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell named him one of the team’s 2025 captains after McCarthy quickly earned the trust of both coaches and teammates. Head Coach […]

Adam Thielen admitted he never saw it coming. “Didn’t know this was going to happen until yesterday morning,” Thielen said after learning he was headed back to the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran wide receiver was officially traded from the Carolina Panthers to Minnesota in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-rounder. The […]

The Carolina Panthers stunned the NFL this week, trading wide receiver Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings. The move seemed to come out of nowhere, with Thielen providing a much-needed veteran presence in the locker room. That was something fellow wideout Jalen Coker was very appreciative of. On Wednesday, Coker met with the media and […]

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings made a splash by trading for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen, a player who suited up for the Vikings for the better part of a decade during the 2010s. Thielen figures to provide some veteran experience and another downfield target for quarterback JJ McCarthy, who is essentially entering his […]

On Wednesday, it was revealed that the Minnesota Vikings had traded for former team wide receiver Adam Thielen, sending the Carolina Panthers draft compensation in the process, as reported by Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. The move reunited Thielen with his former team and gives young Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy another veteran wide receiver to target […]

It took some time, but Adam Thielen is finally returning to where it all started for him, as the Minnesota Vikings have acquired him in a trade with the Carolina Panthers. The Vikings also received a conditional 2025 seventh-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, while the Panthers received a 2026 fifth-round pick and a […]

After days of dancing around, it’s finally happening. The Minnesota Vikings are reuniting with wide receiver Adam Thielen, sending a few picks to the Carolina Panthers for the wide receiver. “Homecoming: Panthers and Vikings are finalizing a trade for WR Adam Thielen to return to Minnesota, sources tell ESPN,” Adam Schefter reports. “The trade: Vikings […]

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2025 NFL season in a fascinating position. After a turbulent few years of roster reshuffling and quarterback uncertainty, the franchise finds itself at a crossroads. While the Green Bay Packers have become the new NFC North standard, and the Detroit Lions remain a scrappy contender with stability, the Vikings are […]

When it comes to roster-building strategies in the NFL, front offices constantly face a balance between the short-term goal of competing and the long-term vision of sustainable team success. The Minnesota Vikings find themselves hovering on the edge of contention entering the 2025 season, with a dynamic offensive system but notable gaps in their receiving […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver depth has quickly become a concern as the 2025 season approaches. ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler believes a familiar face could be the solution. With Jordan Addison set to serve a three-game NFL suspension, Rondale Moore out for the year with a knee injury, and Jalen Nailor recovering from a […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen might be willing to go back to the Minnesota Vikings, but a reunion may not be imminent. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Vikings and Panthers have discussed a potential Thielen trade, but the two sides are not close to an agreement. “Vikings and Panthers have tried to work […]

The Minnesota Vikings have unloaded a day before Tuesday’s final roster cuts ahead of the 2025 NFL regular season. Minnesota has sent cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the AFC South division, as reported by Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. In exchange, the Vikings are getting a pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL […]

Every year, fantasy football managers do endless amounts of research in the hopes of identifying the next sleeper. Sleepers are essentially players that were overlooked on draft day, falling down draft boards, but ultimately outproduced their ADP (average draft position) massively. So much so that these players tend to find themselves on fantasy football championship […]

The two most active teams in the NFL on the trade market during this preseason have been the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles, and now the two have made a deal with each other. On Sunday morning, the Vikings sent backup quarterback Sam Howell to the Eagles for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 […]

The Minnesota Vikings continued the remodel of their quarterback room behind starter J.J. McCarthy with yet another move on Sunday, releasing veteran Brett Rypien, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. This comes after a trade of Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles and a deal to bring in Carson Wentz. The Vikings now have McCarthy, Wentz […]

The Minnesota Vikings made a trade, sending Sam Howell and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round and 2027 seventh-round pick. Right after the trade, the Vikings signed Carson Wentz to the team, and many were wondering why they made that corresponding move. There were a few reasons […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been very active on the trade market during the preseason, and that continued on Sunday morning. Minnesota sent backup quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles for a fifth-round pick in 2026 and a seventh-round pick in 2027. Shortly after the trade, the Vikings agreed to a contract with veteran signal […]

The Minnesota Vikings did not waste any time finding a backup quarterback. After trading former backup Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles for some draft picks, they immediately looked to plug that hole in their roster. They quickly picked up who is considered the best backup available in the market: former Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly acquired quarterback Sam Howell in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings. Howell, who formerly played for the Eagles’ NFC East rival Washington Commanders, had only been in Minnesota since April, when he was traded by the Seattle Seahawks. “Trade! The #Vikings are trading QB Sam Howell to the #Eagles, per […]

With the NFL roster deadline looming, the Minnesota Vikings are potentially looking to make one final last-minute addition to their 2025 team. Just days ahead of the Aug. 26 deadline, the Vikings worked out veteran quarterback Carson Wentz. Minnesota hosted Wentz for a private workout on Saturday, ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry reported. As arguably the best […]

The Minnesota Vikings have high hopes of chasing down the Detroit Lions in the NFC North and becoming a team that can challenge the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles for dominance in the NFC. However, with the start of the season in the countdown phase for their Week 1 game at Soldier Field against the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are approaching Week 1 with some question marks at the wide receiver position. Vikings starter Jordan Addison was suspended for three games due to a DUI. Jalen Nailor is dealing with an injury as well, and even superstar Justin Jefferson was nursing a hamstring injury, although he returned to Vikings practice recently. […]

The Minnesota Vikings are exploring ways to strengthen their wide receiver group. A familiar name has emerged as a potential solution. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Vikings are “seriously exploring” veteran options, with longtime fan favorite Adam Thielen among the names under consideration. The latest on Micah Parsons, Terry McLaurin and trades involving […]

Justin Jefferson is nearly over his hamstring injury, but the Minnesota Vikings are still actively trying to acquire another veteran receiver in the trade market. After trading defensive tackle Harrison Phillips to the New York Jets on Wednesday, the Vikings are reportedly still not done making moves. The trade came as somewhat of a surprise, […]

The NFL preseason is often a time for hope, speculation, and bold predictions. For the Minnesota Vikings, however, it’s been marked by setbacks at wide receiver. With Justin Jefferson still the centerpiece of the offense, Minnesota’s depth around him has been tested to the breaking point. Injuries, suspensions, and uncertainty have left the Vikings scrambling […]