Minnesota Vikings Articles - Page 8

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 […]

Both the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers were coming off disappointing losses to conference rivals when they met on Thursday night in Week 8. Both teams were hoping to bounce back in prime time despite dealing with injuries on a short week. But it was the Chargers who won in a blowout as […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost their seat atop the AFC West after getting pillaged by the Los Angeles Chargers, 37-10, at SoFi Stadium on Thursday. The Vikings dropped back-to-back assignments for the first time this season after also losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7. They fell to 3-4. Minnesota’s woes were compounded after left […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost for the second time in five days after the team’s no-show on Thursday Night Football. A banged up Carson Wentz got the start but struggled against a strong Los Angeles Chargers defense. Vikings fans hope to forget the 37-10 Week 8 drubbing. And apparently they’re not alone. The NFL would like […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football was more than just another defeat — it was a test of toughness for quarterback Carson Wentz. Battling through a painful left shoulder injury, the veteran played the entire game despite clear discomfort. He completed 15-of 27-passes for 144 yards with […]

The Minnesota Vikings are now 3-4 following a 37-10 road loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, which featured another rough outing for quarterback Carson Wentz. Many fans are clamoring for young JJ McCarthy, who has missed the last five games with a high-ankle sprain. There was some speculation that the team may not want him […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ 37-10 Thursday Night Football loss to the Los Angeles Chargers sent the team’s fanbase into an emotional tailspin. Now sitting at 3-4, the Vikings looked overwhelmed in every phase of the game Thursday night—and fans on social media didn’t hold back. What began with cautious optimism quickly spiraled into visible frustration and […]

Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw re-aggravated a knee injury and did not return to Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced, as it also downgraded tight end Josh Oliver to out.  Darrisaw exited in the first half after showing clear discomfort following a play that left him favoring the leg. […]

The Minnesota Vikings once again turned to backup quarterback Carson Wentz for Week 8’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. J.J. McCarthy has been sidelined by a high ankle sprain since Week 2. The Vikings’ ostensible starting quarterback missed his fifth straight game Thursday. Kevin O’Connell said he wanted to see McCarthy […]

Justin Jefferson accomplished franchise history during the Minnesota Vikings’ matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night. Going into the matchup, Minnesota dons a 3-3 record to start the 2025 NFL season. Jefferson has been healthy throughout every game, gaining momentum with his performances as he creates more chemistry with quarterback Carson Wentz. Throughout […]

Los Angeles Chargers guard Mekhi Becton left Thursday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings after appearing to injure his hand and was listed as questionable to return, the team said, according to ESPN reporter Kris Rhim.  Becton, the veteran interior lineman the Chargers signed this offseason, trudged to the sideline in obvious discomfort in the […]

Minnesota Vikings fans watched what looked like an Isaiah Rodgers pick-six off Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert get wiped away Thursday night, and they were not happy. After review, the refs ruled this play as an incompletion and not a pick-6 for Isaiah Rodgers 👀 Thoughts? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/U2QV91p0Zf — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 24, 2025 […]

On Thursday evening, the Minnesota Vikings will hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Chargers for a game in prime time in front of a nationally televised audience. The Vikings are coming off a frustrating home loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in which they were playing catch up for most of the game […]

The Minnesota Vikings hit the road to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football. After a tough loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Carson Wentz will be back under center for Minnesota. Los Angeles has lost three of its last four, watching their early AFC West lead slip away. The Vikings could get a […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation is quite the interesting topic around NFL circles today. With JJ McCarthy still nursing an ankle injury, the team has turned to former first-overall pick Carson Wentz. The results have been hit-or-miss, but it’s been enough to spark a discussion about the Vikings’ quarterback room. With Wentz struggling in their […]

After watching Carson Wentz effectively throw away a “revenge game” against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7 with poorly executed pass after poorly executed pass, Minnesota Vikings fans are borderline desperate to see Kevin O’Connell make a change under center. Has JJ McCarthy been perfect in limited action for Minnesota? No, he’s looked, well, like […]

The Minnesota Vikings suffered another frustrating defeat in Week 7, losing 28-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles in what was supposed to be Carson Wentz’s big revenge game. Instead, it turned into a familiar nightmare. The veteran quarterback made two critical errors in the second quarter, both interceptions, that shifted momentum in favor of Philadelphia. One […]

Carson Wentz appeared on the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 8 injury report alongside J.J. McCarthy, raising questions about the team’s quarterback situation ahead of their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Wentz, who has been dealing with a left shoulder issue, has taken over as the starter since McCarthy went down with an […]

The Thursday Night Football showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8 presents fantasy managers with critical lineup decisions on a short week. Both teams enter SoFi Stadium riding losing streaks and desperate for a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Vikings sit at 3-3 after dropping a heartbreaker […]

To say Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season went poorly for the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers would be an understatement. In Minnesota, the Vikings took on the Philadelphia Eagles in a rematch of the 2018 NFC Championship game, and just like in that contest, when Nick Foles punched his team’s ticket to […]

The Minnesota Vikings released a statement on Monday to condemn the racism against cornerback Isaiah Rodgers following their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at US Bank Stadium on Sunday. On his Instagram Stories, Rodgers revealed screenshots of the hateful messages sent to him by a fan after their defeat, 28-22. Rodgers, who won the Super […]

Carson Wentz happens to be dealing with some injury issues ahead of the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 8 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night. Wentz has been handling the starting quarterback duties since JJ McCarthy went down with an ankle injury. The veteran quarterback has helped Minnesota stay afloat after four starts, having […]

Isaiah Rodgers is speaking out after facing a wave of racist comments, which came after the Minnesota Vikings’ recent loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Vikings cornerback took to social media to share his frustration and disappointment. His message exposed the darker side of racist behavior that continues to plague professional sports. In his post, […]

The Minnesota Vikings played poorly in Carson Wentz’s revenge game. Minnesota lost 28-22 against Philadelphia on Sunday in a game where Wentz was battling through pain. That has caused some to wonder once again about why J.J. McCarthy has not yet returned for the Vikings. Bill Simmons is suspicious of McCarthy’s ankle injury after Minnesota’s […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ close loss to the Philadelphia Eagles was marred by a little controversy at the end. With the Vikings trailing, Carson Wentz found TJ Hockenson in the endzone for a touchdown to cut the lead to just two. However, after review, the officials over at New York ruled that the pass was incomplete, […]

The Minnesota Vikings suffered a heartbreaking loss on Sunday. Minnesota lost a close game 28-22 against Philadelphia in Week 7, spoiling Carson Wentz’s shot at revenge against his former team. The veteran quarterback admitted to a few mistakes he made during Sunday’s game. Wentz made a pair of boneheaded decisions during the second quarter that […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ bid for a comeback against the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles was thwarted Sunday when tight end T.J. Hockenson had a late touchdown catch overturned, and they ultimately lost 28-22 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 7. With 2:58 remaining in the fourth quarter and facing third-and-2 at the Philadelphia 15-yard […]

Jalen Hurts bounced back in a big way Sunday, and his teammates noticed. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback carved up the Minnesota Vikings for 326 yards and three touchdowns, finishing with a perfect 158.3 passer rating in a 28-22 win that snapped a two-game skid. Hurts completed 19 of 23 attempts and found DeVonta Smith and […]

With JJ McCarthy still nursing his ankle injury, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz received another opportunity in the lead role. However, his performance against the Philadelphia Eagles has been anything but impressive. With just over nine minutes to go until halftime, Wentz has already thrown two interceptions. His second pick of the day was taken […]