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On Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings will hit the road to take on the Green Bay Packers, looking to keep their faint 2025-26 NFL playoff hopes alive in an NFC North divisional battle. Much has been made of the return of quarterback JJ McCarthy, also known as “nine,” in recent weeks, as the 2024 first […]

The Minnesota Vikings are treading water in the NFC Playoff picture. Quarterback JJ McCarthy is struggling with accuracy and failing to lead the offense. While far from elimination, they are the current 11th seed in the conference and are three games behind the final Wild Card spot. Sitting at 4-6, the Vikings desperately need a […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ offense has struggled in J.J. McCarthy’s first year as the team’s starter. While the Vikings’ passing game was an asset with Sam Darnold under center last season, it’s become a liability with McCarthy at the helm. McCarthy admitted the adjustment has been difficult. And his inaccuracy has increasingly frustrated teammates. Former NFL […]

The Minnesota Vikings fell to 4-6 on the season with Week 11’s loss to the Chicago Bears. Minnesota has dropped four of its last five games and the team is 1-2 since J.J. McCarthy returned from a high ankle sprain in Week 9. There’s growing concern around McCarthy’s performance in his first season as a […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been among the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. The Vikings were overachievers a year ago when they went into the final game of the regular season with a chance to earn the top seed in the NFC. They lost that game and the Wild Card game that followed, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The fantasy football quarterback scene has only gotten more complicated ahead of Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season. Although only two teams are on bye — the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints — several managers will be without their go-to options. The Colts being on bye removes Daniel Jones from fantasy football lineups, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 NFL fantasy football landscape continues to heat up as we enter Week 10 of the 2025 season. Of course, quarterback decisions will be very critical. With bye weeks limiting options and several signal-callers dealing with inconsistent form, finding the right starter can mean the difference between victory and disappointment. Dual-threat quarterbacks continue to dominate […]

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 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 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. […]

Week 9 of the NFL and Fantasy season is already here and fantasy managers are doing everything they can to secure the wins needed to advance to their league playoffs. The quarterback position is the most important in all of football and it could be the difference between missing the fantasy playoffs and winning your […]

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 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 […]

The Detroit Lions are in a good position to get back in the playoffs in 2025. Detroit is 5-2 coming out of their bye week and face a fairly winnable game against Minnesota in Week 9. But this game will not be a cake walk just because Detroit is favored to win. Just like last […]

The Detroit Lions are looking good coming off their bye week. Detroit is 5-2 heading into Week 9 and in a close fight with Green Bay in the NFC North division standings. The Lions have a chance to get another important win this weekend, facing off against a division rival led by a familiar face. […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]