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Minnesota Vikings first injury report sheds light on J.J. McCarthy's injury, and availability on Christmas Day vs. Lions

The Minnesota Vikings will play on one of the Christmas holidays for the third time in four seasons when they face the Detroit Lions on Thursday afternoon.

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Minnesota Vikings have a major problem on offense in one key area, and it's a bigger issue with J.J. McCarthy under center

The Minnesota Vikings have had a number of issues during the 2025 season, and one of the oddest ones is the wide receivers dropping the ball. When you look at the talent in the wide receiver room, it's crazy to think that drops could be a problem for the Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Exclusive: Cris Carter drops bombshell revelation on Justin Jefferson’s true feelings about J.J. McCarthy

Cris Carter knows that the chemistry between J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson is a work in progress. McCarthy and Jefferson have struggled to be on the same page all season long as the young quarterback goes through his first season as the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Minnesota Vikings defense enters historic territory after dominant performance vs. New York Giants

The Minnesota Vikings are currently 7-8 in the 2025 season, and it's mainly due to their defense. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores' unit is one of the best in the NFL.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

NFL News / The Predictors / December 22

Vikings survive against Giants, 16-13

The Minnesota Vikings overcame a quarterback injury, travel complications and a late deficit Sunday, finding a way to finish strong in a season that has already delivered its share of adversity.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 22

Vikings snap count analysis and notable PFF grades against Giants

The Vikings may have gotten the win on Sunday in New York, but it wasn't exactly the most pleasing game on the eyes. Minnesota claimed its third-straight victory to continue a late-season surge in an attempt to end the season with a +.500 record.

J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 22

J.J. McCarthy to get MRI on right hand, status remains up in the air

After leaving Sunday's game against the Giants with a hand injury, J.J. McCarthy's x-rays came back negative, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell, but they've reportedly decided to undergo further testing to determine the damage of the injury.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 22

Vikings risk playing themselves out of a more favorable slate in 2026

With their 16-13 win over the Giants on Sunday, the Vikings extended their win streak to three games. The late-season charge has seemingly saved a season that looked lost.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Future of key Minnesota Vikings player is in serious jeopardy after suffering another injury on Sunday

Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly suffered his third concussion of the season on Sunday afternoon in a 16-13 victory over the New York Giants. Kelly suffered a concussion against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4 before he suffered this one on Sunday.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Minnesota Vikings can give the Detroit Lions a giant lump of coal for Christmas in their Week 17 matchup

The Minnesota Vikings have a chance to do something very satisfying for the fanbase this Thursday on Christmas Day when they face the Detroit Lions. Sunday afternoon saw the Vikings defeat the New York Giants 16-13 in one of the ugliest games we've seen the team play in ages.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 21

Dominant Vikings defense reaches streak NFL hasn't seen in 37 years

On November 9, a Lamar Jackson touchdown pass to Mark Andrews gave the Ravens some extra cushion in the fourth quarter of a Week 10 win over the Vikings at U.S.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 21

Vikings' 2026 draft slot takes another slight hit after latest victory

The Vikings' three-game winning streak has been good for their morale and for J.J. McCarthy's development, but it has come at the slight cost of worsening their position in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft next April.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Backup QB helps Vikings knock off Giants

Backup quarterback Max Brosmer, replacing an injured J.J. McCarthy, led a go-ahead scoring drive late in the fourth quarter to lift the Minnesota Vikings to a 16-13 win over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J.

Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 21

Vintage Jefferson among 5 top takeaways from Vikings' win over Giants

J.J. McCarthy's hand injury will consume most of the attention following the Vikings' 16-13 win over the Giants, but there were plenty of other talking points that deserve attention.

J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / December 21

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) ruled out vs. Giants

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy injured his right hand and was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the New York Giants on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.

Ryan Kelly News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 21

Latest concussion puts Ryan Kelly's Vikings, NFL future into question

Vikings center Ryan Kelly was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Giants with a concussion. That's always concerning for any player, but particularly so with Kelly.

Jordan Addison News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Jordan Addison adds to Vikings’ brutal Week 16 injury woes

The Minnesota Vikings continue to struggle during Week 16. Minnesota is clinging to a 13-10 lead over New York despite suffering multiple injuries during the first half.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / December 22