The Minnesota Vikings‘ offense looked great in Week 3. However, context matters, and they didn’t have to do much against the lowly Cincinnati Bengals. If anything, they relied on two defensive scores to get the job done. Notably, things won’t be as easy going forward. With that in mind, they will have to rely […]
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The 2025 NFL season is only entering its third week, but there have already been a lot of surprises along the way. Some teams that were slated to be good have gotten off to slow starts, and teams that were expected to play poorly have greatly exceeded expectations. Another interesting development is how kickers […]
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The Minnesota Vikings are heading into uncertain territory now that starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy is out with a high ankle sprain that he suffered in their Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Aside from his incredible fourth-quarter comeback against the Chicago Bears in Week 1, McCarthy has looked shaky throughout the rest of […]
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The Minnesota Vikings won’t have their young quarterback in Week 3. J.J. McCarthy is dealing with an ankle injury, so Carson Wentz will start against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Kevin O’Connell recently hyped up the veteran ahead of the game. “One of the blessings of last week was he did get to take […]
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The Minnesota Vikings put a major effort into revamping their offensive line this offseason. They signed two Indianapolis Colts stalwarts in center Ryan Kelly and guard Will Fries, and they added guard Donovan Jackson in the 2025 NFL Draft. Fries was injured early in the Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and Michael Jurgens […]
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The Minnesota Vikings are going through it right now. Not only did they lose their second game of the season, but they’ve also lost five key contributors. Following the loss to the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Kevin O’Connell shared a not-so-encouraging update: “Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says C Ryan Kelly has a concussion. Justin […]
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The Minnesota Vikings struck gold when they drafted Justin Jefferson. Not only did he outplay many of the players taken before him in the NFL Draft, but he’s also outplayed most wide receivers. Notably, we’re not talking just about modern-day pass-catchers. We’re talking about every single wide receiver that has set foot on an […]
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Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy experienced the ultimate week. The 22-year-old led Minnesota to a stunning 27-24 comeback victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday night, impressing with three fourth-quarter touchdowns in his first professional start. McCarthy left the team facility Thursday morning to be with his fiancée Katya Kuropas, who was in […]
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The Minnesota Vikings opened their 2025 season with a spirited comeback victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football due to quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s three fourth-quarter touchdowns to pull off an improbable 27-24 win. As exciting as the victory was, reality hit this week when the team was forced to place a couple […]
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A lot of NFL fans might be surprised after the “Monday Night Football” game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears. The Bears were dominating the Vikings at halftime, and it seemed like the Minnesota offense was stale. That all changed in the second half, especially in the fourth quarter, when the Vikings […]
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The Minnesota Vikings are about to begin a new era today. J.J. McCarthy will finally take the reins of the offense and show what he can do in an actual NFL game. With that in mind, PFF reached out to the legendary Tom Brady to gather his thoughts on the fellow Michigan product. Brady […]
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Minnesota Vikings fans are on the edge of their seats waiting to see what they have in JJ McCarthy. McCarthy, of course, was the team’s first-round pick in 2024, taking him at No. 10, the highest they’ve selected a QB in franchise history. He represents the third unique Week 1 starter for them in […]
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The Minnesota Vikings need to be extremely careful with their franchise player. That’s why Justin Jefferson‘s name might be on the injury report more often than not this season. The Vikings reportedly will err on the side of caution with the wide receiver’s hamstring injury, as it could be a lingering issue. “Vikings WR […]
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The Minnesota Vikings are entering the 2025 NFL season with a new starting quarterback, their third unique starter in as many seasons. Sam Darnold held it down last year after Kirk Cousins moved on to the Atlanta Falcons, but it’s J.J. McCarthy’s time to shine in 2025. Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and the front […]
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The Minnesota Vikings have an underrated tight end. T.J. Hockenson doesn’t usually get the credit he deserves, but he’s a consistent and reliable pass catcher. That’s why he recently made a bold statement about his abilities. “I’m one of the top route-running tight ends in the league. I pride myself on creating separation, and […]
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The Minnesota Vikings have welcomed back a familiar face. Adam Thielen is back with the team that signed him as an undrafted free agent. With that in mind, fellow WR Justin Jefferson tipped his hat to his veteran teammate. He claimed Thielen was the player who helped him the most in his career, gushing […]
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The Minnesota Vikings desperately needed a reliable pair of hands. That’s why they turned to a familiar face. As expected, they got back together with veteran WR Adam Thielen, who had been with the Carolina Panthers for the past couple of years. With that in mind, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report gushed about this […]
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The Minnesota Vikings have welcomed back a fan favorite. They traded for Adam Thielen, sending draft picks to the Carolina Panthers to reunite with the wide receiver. The veteran couldn’t hide his excitement, and he took to social media to share a three-word message. “We’re going home!” Thielen wrote. “WE’RE GOING HOME!” Adam Thielen […]
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The Minnesota Vikings have a new backup quarterback in Carson Wentz. The Super Bowl champion has decided on the jersey number he will wear while playing behind J.J. McCarthy. As pointed out by Vikingz Fan Page on X, Wentz will sport his familiar No. 11 with Minnesota. Carson Wentz will wear number 11 for […]
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The Minnesota Vikings could bring back a familiar face. They’re reportedly trying to add a pass catcher, which is why it made sense that Adam Thielen‘s name popped up. According to insider Ben Goessling, the Vikings reached out to the Carolina Panthers about the veteran wide receiver and both sides are optimistic about getting […]
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