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Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / September 15

Minnesota Vikings Justin Jefferson Defends QB JJ McCarthy After Rough Week 2 Outing

The transition to a rookie quarterback is rarely a smooth process in the NFL, and the Minnesota Vikings are experiencing that firsthand. Following a difficult 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the spotlight has intensified on rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy and the sputtering offense.

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NFL News / The Predictors / September 15

Top two takeaways from Vikings’ 22-6 loss to Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings struggled to find any rhythm on Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons. Injuries to the offensive line and a relentless Falcons pass rush left the team reeling, while turnovers and mistakes late in the game sealed their fate.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 15

Trust the Kevin O'Connell school for players who can't quarterback good

Before J.J. McCarthy struggled behind a patchwork offensive line in Minnesota's loss to Atlanta Sunday night, former Vikings quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Sam Darnold were leading their teams to victories.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 15

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

Outside of one spectacular quarter, McCarthy has left a lot to be desired for the Vikings.

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Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Minnesota Vikings need to make one significant change and it's been one Kevin O'Connell's shown hesitancy to do

Sunday night was not kind the the Minnesota Vikings. They lost to the Atlanta Falcons 22-6 in the worst way possible: they got smoked on both sides of the ball in the trenches.

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Kevin O'Connell News / Pro Football Talk / September 15

Kevin O'Connell: I've got to coach better after Vikings' disappointing performance

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was not pleased with his team, or himself, after Sunday night's 22-6 loss to the Falcons. "Obviously a very disappointing performance tonight," O'Connell said.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 15

6 key plays/moments/decisions that doomed the Vikings against Atlanta

There's no shortage of things you can point to when analyzing what went wrong for the Vikings in their 22-6 loss to the Falcons on Sunday night at U.S.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell sounds off on ‘adversity’ after ugly loss to Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings had an early scare against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at US Bank Stadium. The visitors started the scoring with back-to-back field goals until the Vikings scored two of their own courtesy of Will Reichard in the second period to remain afloat, 9-6, at halftime.

J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / September 15

2-Time Super Bowl Champion Isn't Blaming J.J. McCarthy for Poor Performance vs. Falcons

J.J. McCarthy received his welcome to the NFL moment on 'Sunday Night Football'. While McCarthy made his long-awaited NFL debut last week on 'Monday Night Football' against the Chicago Bears, earning his first career NFL win, McCarthy was brought back down to earth in Week 2.

Justin Skule News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Vikings’ Justin Skule left Falcons loss early, went into concussion protocol

The Minnesota Vikings couldn’t get anything going on Sunday and suffered an embarrassing loss to the Atlanta Falcons, 22-6, at US Bank Stadium. The Vikings were the clear-cut favorite to win the game, with JJ McCarthy coming off an impressive debut in Week 1.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Minnesota Vikings got smoked on national television and the studs and duds highlight their struggles

The Minnesota Vikings went into their home debut against the Atlanta Falcons with some hope to get to 2-0. Unfortunately, the Vikings got their butts whipped in all three phases of the game and lost 22-6.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 15

'SNF' takeaways: Falcons dominate sluggish Vikings

In what turned out to be a field-goal contest for most of the night, the Atlanta Falcons overcame red zone issues to dismantle the Minnesota Vikings, 22-6, on "Sunday Night Football."

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson makes NFL history in Week 2

It's no secret Justin Jefferson has been one of the NFL's elite wide receivers since entering the NFL in 2020. But despite his standing as one of the best in the game, Jefferson reached a significant milestone on Sunday night that puts his true greatness into perspective.

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Ryan Kelly News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 14

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have placed LB Blake Cashman and RB Ty Chandler on injured reserve. Additionally, the Vikings signed WR Tim Jones and TE Nick Vannett to the active roster and signed CB Tyrek Funderburk and LB Sione Takitaki to the practice squad.