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J.J. McCarthy 'not expected to play' Sunday against Seahawks

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is not expected to clear concussion protocol quickly enough to play in this week's game against the Seahawks, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported on Wednesday morning.

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Vikings' Brian Flores sends warning to Seahawks' Sam Darnold ahead of Week 13 clash

Darnold will go up against one of his former teams when his 8-3 Seahawks host the 4-7 Vikings this coming Sunday.

How Seahawks' Sam Darnold motivates Jaxon Smith-Njigba amid career-best season for WR

J.J. McCarthy's injury puts Vikings in even worse position for Week 13

Jaxon Smith-Njigba reveals top goal after making Seahawks history in win over Titans

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

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Shemar Bartholomew News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 25

Vikings Release CB Shemar Bartholomew

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have released CB Shemar Bartholomew from the practice squad. Bartholomew, 25, signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia Southern following the 2024 NFL Draft.

Minnesota Vikings News / The SportsRush / November 25

'Kevin O’Connell Is Scared to Death': Cris Carter Believes J.J. McCarthy’s Failures Are Making His HC Anxious

It was another week and another plumb awful showing from embattled Minnesota Vikings second-year QB J.J. McCarthy in a 23-6 Week 12 loss on Sunday. It might not even have been his worst outing yet, and that’s saying something.

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The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

How many of the 31 NFL quarterbacks with at least 30 three-touchdown, zero-interception games can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 60,000 passing-yard club' quiz

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The 'Active NFL TD catch leaders' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / November 25

Bruce Arians blasts J.J. McCarthy, readiness for NFL as struggles continue with Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings took a huge gamble this offseason by deciding to let quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones depart in free agency, opting in favor of their 2024 First Round Draft Pick J.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

Max Brosmer News / Total Apex Sports / November 25

Who Is Max Brosmer? Meet The Minnesota Vikings Backup QB

Who is Max Brosmer? With Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy currently in the NFL’s concussion protocol, the team is now preparing to hand the keys to an unlikely leader for their Week 13 game against the Seattle Seahawks: undrafted rookie Max Brosmer.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 25

Dominant Minnesota Vikings defender takes next steps to making the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and it's obvious why he should be

The Minnesota Vikings just had one of their own in edge rusher Jared Allen enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, becoming the 22nd player and 27th overall individual to earn that honor.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 25

Minnesota Vikings prioritize the defense and take a very high-upside dart throw at quarterbacks in 2026 7-round NFL mock draft

The Minnesota Vikings sit at 4-7, and the vibes surrounding the team are incredibly low. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy had one of the worst games not just of his career, but in recent memory.

J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / November 24

J.J. McCarthy's biggest problem right now isn't with his performance, and it's a big deal for the Minnesota Vikings

The 2025 season for the Minnesota Vikings has been nothing short of a mitigated disaster. They started the season 4-7 with a bevy of injuries impacting them at nearly every position, with the biggest of them being at quarterback.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 24

10 prospects for Minnesota Vikings fans to know in the 2026 NFL Draft

The time has unfortunately arrived much earlier than anticipated. With the Vikings' embarrassing loss to the Packers on Sunday essentially eliminating them from playoff contention, it's already time to start thinking about next year's draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24

J.J. McCarthy's injury puts Vikings in even worse position for Week 13

On Monday, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell revealed that starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been placed in concussion protocol.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in terrible performance against Packers

Five worst Week 12 performances: Vikings have huge QB mess after loss to Packers

NFL Week 12 winners, losers: Chiefs back in it; Eagles offense shows flaws again

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

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The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

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The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

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J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / November 24

Vikings place QB J.J. McCarthy in concussion protocol

The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol after he reported symptoms on the team flight home on Sunday night, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24

NFL Week 12 panic meter: Why Eagles, Ravens, NFC QB are hearing alarm bells

After a series of puzzling performances from Super Bowl contenders in the NFL in Week 12, let's break down their struggles and rank them on the panic meter.

Week 12 winners, losers

Five worst Week 12 performances

Week 12 fantasy football takeaways

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders headlines list of standout rookies from Week 12

Justin Tucker to get a tryout after serving his lengthy suspension

Justin Jefferson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 23

Vikings’ Justin Jefferson is sick and tired of feeling déjà vu every dang week

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL. A year after their spectacular 14-3 regular season that saw them battle for the No.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 23

J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in loss to Packers

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in terrible performance against Packers

Before his Week 12 game against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy indicated he was due for a breakout performance. He certainly did not produce one.

Justin Jefferson goes in on ‘hateful messages’ before Week 12 Packers-Vikings

Jordan Love’s 4-word message close to Vikings game sparks excitement

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 23

Vikings Rule Out OL Christian Darrisaw & Donovan Jackson

Per Alec Lewis, the Vikings ruled out LT Christian Darrisaw and G Donovan Jackson on Sunday during their game against the Packers. Darrisaw, 26, was a three-year starter at Virginia Tech and was named first-team All-ACC in 2020.