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Refs may have blown two massive calls in Vikings' loss to Eagles

The officiating crew appeared to miss a couple big calls that hurt the Vikings in their 28-22 loss to the Eagles on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Those two plays weren't the reason why Minnesota lost the game — the Vikings had plenty of their own opportunities to change the outcome — but they may have factored into the final result.

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'We'll see how he turns over' -- Kevin O'Connell's answer on Thursday night's starting quarterback remains open ended

The Minnesota Vikings have now lost their third game of the 2025 season, two and a half months before they did in the 2024 season, with a 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

T.J. Hockenson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 19

T.J. Hockenson was baffled by his touchdown catch getting overturned

T.J. Hockenson thought he had secured his second touchdown reception of the season. With around three minutes left in the Vikings' game against the Eagles on Sunday, he made a diving catch to bring in a Carson Wentz pass in the end zone, which would've cut a nine-point deficit down to two after the extra point.

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Kevin O'Connell News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 19

O'Connell leaves few clues about Vikings' QB situation after loss to Eagles

Given the opportunity to announce a starting quarterback for Thursday's game on short rest against the Chargers, Minnesota head coach Kevin O'Connell kept things a mystery.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 19

Six things that stood out in the Vikings' head-shaking loss to Philly

The Vikings' 28-22 loss to the Eagles (5-2) will be scrutinized over the next four days before Minnesota (3-3) faces the Chargers in Los Angeles on Thursday night, and while most of the focus will likely be on the Vikings' 1-for-6 performance in the red zone, there are plenty of items worth discussing.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / October 19

Eagles break two-game losing streak with 28-22 win over Vikings

The Eagles ended a two-game losing streak, beating the Vikings 28-22. Philadelphia is now 4-2, while Minnesota falls to 3-3. The Vikings thought they had pulled within a field goal of winning when T.J.

Carson Wentz News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Vikings QB Carson Wentz’s revenge game vs. Eagles is going as poorly as humanly possible

With JJ McCarthy still nursing his ankle injury, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz received another opportunity in the lead role. However, his performance against the Philadelphia Eagles has been anything but impressive.

Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19

Vikings have discovered a new way to defend the tush push

NFL teams have spent several years trying to figure out ways to stop the Philadelphia Eagles from converting in short-yardage situations with the tush push, and the Minnesota Vikings employed a new strategy in Week 7.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 19

Vikings broke out a unique defensive look against Eagles' tush push

No one in the NFL has been able to stop the "tush push," the Eagles' controversial quarterback sneak play where Jalen Hurts gets shoved from behind in short-yardage situations.

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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.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 19

Vikings’ inactive list gives Carson Wentz his healthiest O-line yet

Sunday's noon kickoff between the Vikings (3-2) and Eagles (4-2) will feature a couple of great storylines, including Carson Wentz starting against the team that drafted him second overall a decade ago.

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Vikings QB Carson Wentz Has Opportunity To Win Starting Job Over J.J. McCarthy

According to Ian Rapoport, the Vikings are holding off on making any decisions on who the starting quarterback will be between Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy until the latter is fully healthy. McCarthy was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain after finishing the Week 2 loss against the Falcons, leading to Wentz’s insertion into the starting lineup.

Justin Jefferson News / purplePTSD.com / October 19

Justin Jefferson Sets Internet Ablaze with Superb Acting Job

Apparently, Justin Jefferson can do it all. He doesn’t just run some of the smoothest routes or find the softest spots against zone coverage in his day job of wide receiver; he also might have some real acting chops, at least if you dress him up enough.

Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / October 19

Why Vikings are using Jordan Mason, Zavier Scott in different ways while awaiting Aaron Jones' injury return

Minnesota has some options.

Jaren Hall News / purplePTSD.com / October 19

The Vikings Quarterback Who Got Away

More often than not, Kevin O’Connell does good work with quarterbacks. Can that general assessment apply to Jaren Hall? The former Vikings quarterback is currently unemployed, set adrift within the uncertainty of NFL free agency.

Blake Cashman News / Pro Football Rumors / October 18