-
Follow Us
On Facebook
On Flipboard
On Twitter
Free Newsletters
On YouTubeJ.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 18
Kevin O'Connell says J.J. McCarthy is 'tying a hand behind his back'
Whether it's J.J. McCarthy's feet and eyes, posture at the top of his drop, arm angle, or decisiveness, the microscope is on the 22-year-old quarterback following a very rough outing in Minnesota's 19-17 loss to the Bears in Week 11.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 18
'You just got to keep playing' -- Kevin O'Connell elaborates on one element the Vikings haven't had go their way
One of the biggest differences between the 2024 and 2025 Minnesota Vikings teams has been the defense ability to generate turnovers. The Vikings did a phenomenal job in 2024 taking the ball away.
The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks with at least 28 rushing touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes? Good luck!
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 18
Cris Carter says the game will either slow down or J.J. McCarthy 'won't be that good'
Through five games, J.J. McCarthy is reminding Vikings fans more of Christian Ponder than Daunte Culpepper. Vikings Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter knows a thing or two about Culpepper since he played with him in the early 2000s, his opinion of the current QB situation is one worth hearing.
College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season
NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.
Kris Boyd News / Bring Me The News / November 17
Ex-Vikings corner Kris Boyd stable after NYC shooting; suspect photos released
New York City police have released new images of the suspect wanted in the shooting of former Vikings defensive back Kris Boyd. Boyd was shot in the abdomen over the weekend, with the bullet entering through his stomach and lodged in his lung, according to ABC 7 New York.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 17
Minnesota Vikings path to fixing QB J.J. McCarthy could be making one offensive change, and the same was true with Carson Wentz
Quarterback play has been the biggest issue for the Minnesota Vikings this season. Neither quarterback has been good for the Vikings this season. Now, there have been some stretches of solid play from both J.J.
Tom Brady News / Bring Me The News / November 17
Tom Brady draws huge crowd to Mall of America as he opens trading card store
Tom Brady ensured that not all football fans were left disappointed in Minnesota over the weekend, as the NFL legend draw a massive crowd to the Mall of America.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 17
Young Vikings defender was a bright spot in frustrating loss to Bears
On a day where the headline story was the poor play of J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings' other first-round pick from the 2024 draft quietly had perhaps the best all-around game of his young career.
J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / November 17
Kevin O’Connell has a telling remark about JJ McCarthy
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell made a rather telling remark about quarterback JJ McCarthy’s job security on Monday. O’Connell was asked about trying to balance McCarthy’s development as a quarterback with the team’s need to win games.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 17
At 4-6, the rest of the Vikings' season has a new primary objective
In another world, the Vikings properly defended the Bears' kickoff return with 50 seconds left on Sunday and then got a defensive stop to seal an unlikely comeback win.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 17
How many teams have started 4-6 and made the playoffs in a 17-game season?
Since the NFL expanded to a 17-game regular season, 19 teams have started 4-6, and only five of them went on to make the playoffs. The 2025 Minnesota Vikings are the 20th team to join the club, but will they be the sixth team to accelerate into the postseason, or will they fade into the offseason like most 4-6 teams do?
J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / November 17
J.J. McCarthy’s Accuracy Woes Place Vikings QB in Rare Territory
The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 season is quickly falling apart, in part because of young quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s recent accuracy problems and overall inconsistency.
Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 17
Justin Jefferson's leadership on display in postgame comments after loss
Justin Jefferson has to be frustrated right now. Not just because he isn't putting up the dominant numbers he's used to, but because the Vikings aren't winning.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 17
Near worst-case Sunday leaves Vikings in deep trouble
Sunday couldn't have gone much worse for the Vikings. Almost everything that Minnesota didn't want to see happen happened. Minnesota's hopes in the NFC North and the wild-card race took major hits as Chicago and Green Bay won, while San Francisco and Carolina also won.
J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / November 17
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell knows what J.J. McCarthy's biggest issue is, and there isn't an easy way to fix it for one reason
The Minnesota Vikings are now 4-6 on the season and in serious danger of missing the playoffs for the second time under head coach Kevin O'Connell. When taking a look back at the biggest issues for the Vikings, number one without question has been the struggles at the quarterback position.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 16
KOC lashes out at special teams coach after another costly miscue
You don't have to be a professional lip reader to decipher what Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said in the direction of special teams coordinator Matt Daniels after the Bears' critical kick return in Sunday's game at U.S.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 16
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell heard the message loud and clear, and proved it on Sunday against the Bears
The Minnesota Vikings have been very up-and-down on offense this season. Some of that has been due to starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy being inconsistent during his five starts, and Carson Wentz being the same in his.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 16
Bears kicker trolls Vikings with celebration after hitting game-winner
Bears kicker Cairo Santos hit the game-winning field goal to beat the Vikings on Sunday and then proceeded to troll them with his celebration in the visitor's locker room.
Justin Jefferson News / Larry Brown Sports / November 16
Everyone made the same prediction about Justin Jefferson after Week 11
Justin Jefferson was visibly frustrated during the Minnesota Vikings’ loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, and many people made the same prediction about the star wide receiver while watching the game.
NFL News / Field Level Media / November 16
Bears regroup, overcome Vikings 19-17 on late field goal
Cairo Santos drilled a 48-yard field goal as time expired, and the Chicago Bears escaped with a 19-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
Adam Thielen News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14
Vikings WR accuses referees of being ‘fanboys’
Minnesota Vikings veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen thinks the NFL needs to hire full-time referees because the ones they have now are too biased. In
Ryan Kelly News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 12
Vikings Designate C Ryan Kelly To Return From IR
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell announced that C Ryan Kelly has been designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday. This officially opens Kelly’s 21-day window to practice before being activated. Kelly, 32, is a former first-round pick by the Colts back in 2016 out of Alabama.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 11
Who or what is to blame for Vikings committing eight false-start penalties in loss to Ravens?
Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. previously suggested that the Ravens defense simulating QB J.J. McCarthy's cadence during this past Sunday's game between the clubs had something to do with the false starts.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
MY ACCOUNT SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE JOBS FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2025 YB Media, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.