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Vikings In Panic Mode After 22-6 Week Two Loss Vs. Falcons

Week Two in the NFL was a brutal reality check for the Minnesota Vikings. After the unlikely come-from-behind victory against the Chicago Bears in Week One, the team tried to ride the moment of that 21-point fourth quarter.

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Other Vikings injury updates: Aaron Jones, Christian Darrisaw, more

J.J. McCarthy's high-ankle sprain only adds to the Vikings' growing list of injuries to key players. Just two weeks into the season, they're dealing with all kinds of significant injury issues as they begin to prepare for their Week 3 game against the Bengals.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Talk / September 15

Aaron Jones unlikely to play Week 3 with hamstring injury

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy isn’t the only Minnesota player who is unlikely to play in the Week 3 matchup against Cincinnati. Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters that running back Aaron Jones is unlikely to play on Sunday with his hamstring injury.

Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / September 15

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy likely out Sunday, Carson Wentz would start

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is unlikely to play this week due to an ankle sprain, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday. Current backup Carson Wentz is expected to be the starter against Bengals backup Jake Browning, who steps in again for injured starter Joe Burrow.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / September 15

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy to miss time with ankle injury

The Minnesota Vikings have experienced an up-and-down start to their 2025 season, including fluctuating quarterback play from J.J. McCarthy.

Should J.J. McCarthy news raise concerns about Vikings QB's future?

Stats show how J.J. McCarthy largely let Vikings down across first two starts

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson makes NFL history in Week 2

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The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

J.J. McCarthy News / Pro Football Rumors / September 15

Major injury news revealed for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy

This is major news regarding the second-year Vikings signal-caller.

Should J.J. McCarthy news raise concerns about Vikings QB's future?

Stats show how J.J. McCarthy largely let Vikings down across first two starts

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Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

JJ McCarthy likely to miss time with new injury

The Minnesota Vikings will start a different quarterback in Week 3, but not because of performance. Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy is expected to miss the team’s upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a sprained ankle.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 15