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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 are once again dealing with a conundrum at the quarterback position. After JJ McCarthy went down with an ankle injury in Week 2, Carson Wentz has been the starter for the team at QB. Minnesota has seen some success with the former first overall pick under center, leading fans to wonder whether […]

The quarterback situation for the Minnesota Vikings has been up in the air leading up to the Week 7 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. With both JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz dealing with injuries, it appears the club knows who will be the starter on Sunday. Reports indicate that Wentz, who is 32 years old, […]

The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7. However, there are some concerns with the quarterback position, as both JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz have been on the injured list. On Thursday, the franchise revealed a big update about both players. Reports indicate that McCarthy was limited in practice […]

With the rumors around the injury to Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the most recent news could signal a return to action after the bye week. In the latest injury update on the Vikings quarterback, he will return to the practice field along with other key players on the offensive line, according to Kevin Seifert […]

J.J. McCarthy just can’t catch a break. In his rookie season, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback suffered a season-ending injury before the regular season even began. After redshirting his first year, McCarthy was thrust into a starting gig after his replacement last season, Sam Darnold, signed a lucrative deal with another team. However, just two games […]

The Minnesota Vikings got a huge win in London in Week 5. Minnesota survived a close game against Cleveland 21-17 thanks to a game-winning touchdown by Jordan Addison. Now the Vikings have some extra time to figure out who will be their starting quarterback in Week 7 against the Eagles. The plan for McCarthy is […]

On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings picked up a narrow win over the Cleveland Browns in a game that was played in London. It was another start for Carson Wentz at quarterback in place of the injured JJ McCarthy, who has not suited up since the team’s loss against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. Recently, […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation continues to dominate headlines, even across the Atlantic. With the team preparing to face the Cleveland Browns in London, first-round pick J.J. McCarthy was spotted at practice, but not taking part in drills. His presence on the sideline offered a glimmer of hope but underscored the reality that the rookie […]

The Minnesota Vikings could really use a win in Week 5. Minnesota is 2-2 after a tough loss against Pittsburgh last week. Now they’ll look to get back on track against the Browns in London. Unfortunately, the Vikings will be without multiple offensive starters for Sunday’s big game. The Vikings have ruled out QB J.J. […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in London with plenty to prove, but the focus heading into Week 5 isn’t just on their matchup with the Cleveland Browns. All eyes are on the quarterback room, where first-round pick J.J. McCarthy was spotted at practice, but he still did not participate. So what’s the latest on McCarthy? The […]

The Minnesota Vikings continue to navigate an uncertain quarterback situation as Week 5 approaches. Rookie J.J. McCarthy remains in recovery from an ankle injury, while right tackle Brian O’Neill is also sidelined with an MCL sprain. Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed both are week-to-week, with McCarthy considered slightly more likely to make progress in practice. […]

Following a pair of absences, Kevin O’Connell continues to view J.J. McCarthy’s injury as a week-to-week case. Ahead of a Week 5 matchup with the Cleveland Browns, the Minnesota Vikings are praying, but not confident, that both McCarthy and right tackle Brian O’Neill will be able to play. O’Connell confirmed that O’Neill suffered an MCL […]

The Minnesota Vikings and J.J. McCarthy’s injury troubles could continue for another week at least. McCarthy, the quarterback Minnesota drafted with the 10th overall pick last year, did not play a down in 2024 due to surgery to repair a torn meniscus. This year, while being named the Vikings’ starter to begin the season, McCarthy […]

Two games into his injury-riddled career, J.J. McCarthy is already back on the sidelines with a pesky ankle injury. With Carson Wentz looking strong in his Week 3 debut, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell will not commit to a specific timeline for McCarthy’s return. The team initially reported that McCarthy could miss up to […]

Quarterback play has defined the early weeks of the 2025 fantasy football season. Some surprising names have emerged as reliable starters while others have left managers scrambling for alternatives. By Week 4, it’s clear that sticking with name value alone isn’t always enough. Matchups, health, and system fit matter just as much as pedigree. This […]

Many Minnesota Vikings fans were concerned for their Week 3 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals when the team ruled out quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Little did they know, cornerback Isaiah Rodgers would take over the week with the biggest game of his life. Despite starting their backup quarterback, the Vikings entered halftime with a dominant 34-3 […]

The Minnesota Vikings are entering an important stretch of their season in Week 3. Vikings QB JJ McCarthy will miss multiple weeks with a high ankle sprain. That will put a lot of pressure on Minnesota to stack some wins without their starting quarterback. Thankfully, there’s a chance he could return ahead of schedule. McCarthy […]