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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 […]

The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a significant upset as they defeated their division rival Detroit Lions 27-24 in Week 9 behind the leadership and execution of second-year quarterback. J.J. McCarthy. JALEN NAILOR ICES THE GAME FOR THE VIKINGS 😎pic.twitter.com/rZvy6hl3nc — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 2, 2025 The Lions had won the most recent five games in […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in a divisional battle with the Detroit Lions, and they’ve played well throughout the game. The run game has been key for the Vikings, as Aaron Jones dominated in the first half. Unfortunately, he went down with a shoulder injury and is questionable to come back in the game, according to […]

The Minnesota Vikings managed to take a 14-7 lead over the Detroit Lions to end the first quarter, as the team hopes to earn its fourth win of the season. Offensively, things have looked relatively smooth, thanks to second-year quarterback JJ McCarthy. McCarthy, who has missed five games this season due to an ankle injury, […]

Vikings fans hoping for a splashy Kirk Cousins reunion may want to temper expectations. After a rough cameo with Atlanta and chatter that Minnesota is the only logical landing spot, the Falcons have not shown interest in moving him, and any deal would collide with each team’s need for a reliable veteran behind its starter. […]

The Minnesota Vikings might finally get their bookends back. Offensive tackles Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill are expected to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions despite both being listed as questionable, per Brian Schefter on X, formerly Twitter, and Kevin O’Connell’s optimistic read heading into the weekend.  Minnesota needs them. In Thursday’s loss to the […]

As the Minnesota Vikings get ready for their Week 9 matchup with the Detroit Lions, the team has activated cornerback Fabian Moreau and tight end Nick Vannett from the practice squad to the active roster, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Moreau brings a decade of NFL experience to the Minnesota secondary. Originally a third-round pick of […]

The Atlanta Falcons have an incredibly expensive backup quarterback in Kirk Cousins. After signing him to a massive free-agent contract, Cousins was replaced by rookie Michael Penix Jr during the 2024 season. When Penix was unable to play last Sunday, Cousins was thrust into action against the Miami Dolphins. His dreadful performance has NFL Network’s […]

The Los Angeles Chargers got their season back on track against the Minnesota Vikings. LA is 5-3 and in a close race with Kansas City and Denver in the AFC West division standings. Perhaps the Chargers could add talent at the NFL trade deadline to give them a boost in the second half of the […]

The Minnesota Vikings fell to 3-4 on the season after a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football in Week 8. Carson Wentz was forced to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after the game. The Vikings now plan to move forward with J.J. McCarthy. The second-year quarterback is expected to make his […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy is officially back at full strength and ready to reclaim his starting role as the team prepares for its Week 9 clash against the Detroit Lions. After missing six games with a high right ankle sprain suffered in Week 2, the second-year signal-caller took all first-team reps in Wednesday’s practice, […]

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a tough loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last Thursday night. Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz was playing the entire game in serious pain. You could see Wentz favor his left shoulder after every play, but you have to give him major credit for playing. Wentz was sacked five times […]

The on-camera sidestep that sent Vikings fans into a tizzy last Thursday might have foreshadowed this: J.J. McCarthy looks ready to get back under center. After five missed games with a high ankle sprain, the second-year QB appears to be trending toward a Week 9 return. Adam Schefter reported, “Vikings listed J.J. McCarthy as a […]

Recently, it was announced that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz would be out for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury. Wentz had previously gotten the starting nod in place of JJ McCarthy, who struggled in two games for the Vikings this season before going down with an injury. Now, the latest […]

The Minnesota Vikings could really use a win in Week 9. Minnesota is on a two-game losing streak after getting crushed by Los Angeles on Thursday Night Football. Now the Vikings have added another veteran quarterback who has plenty of ties to Minnesota’s coaching staff. The Vikings have signed veteran quarterback John Wolford to the […]

The Detroit Lions are surging and they have their eyes on a third consecutive NFC North title. The Minnesota Vikings are reeling after losing consecutive games to the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers. They are making a change at the quarterback position this week and they may not be prepared to handle their long-time […]

There wasn’t a ton of drama and intrigue in Week 8 of the NFL season, but sometimes that’s what it takes to draw some hard lines in the sand about who is for real and who is not as the season reaches its halfway point. The week opened with a blowout on Thursday night, when […]

As Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz will have season-ending shoulder surgery, it adds another injury to the position, as he originally filled in for J.J. McCarthy. While Wentz played through a lot of pain for the Vikings in recent games, head coach Kevin O’Connell provides insight into the veteran quarterback wanting to continue. According to […]

On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings were dealt bad news. Their QB, Carson Wentz, who recently played through pain, is out for the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury.  As a result, Wentz will eventually have to undergo surgery. The signs that he would be out came when he missed out on practice, […]

Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Dan Orlovsky was asked how he viewed the Minnesota Vikings’ recent 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, and his response did not disappoint. “I think this is the most disappointing roster in football right now,” Orlovsky said of the loss. “This is an organization that this offseason spent […]