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On YouTubeJim Kleinsasser News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 10
Vikings notes: LB added to practice squad, Kleinsasser goes into CFB HOF
We've got a couple Vikings news items to bring you on this Wednesday. Former Vikings fullback Jim Kleinsasser was inducted into the National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / December 10
Kevin O'Connell says the obvious about J.J. McCarthy's development, and it raises major questions about the entire process
The journey the Minnesota Vikings have been on with J.J. McCarthy has been a wild one. After he missed the entire 2024 season with a torn meniscus, McCarthy finally got to be the starting quarterback to start the year and it's been very up and down.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 9
Minnesota Vikings host ascending player at an emerging position that will evoke memories of Cordarrelle Patterson & Percy Harvin
The Minnesota Vikings are technically still alive for a playoff spot, but the majority of the focus is focused toward next season. On the field, it's about figuring out what the Vikings really have in quarterback J.J.
The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz
How many of the rookie NFL quarterbacks with the most passing yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 9
Vikings Tried Out Four
The Minnesota Vikings had four players in for workouts on Tuesday, per the NFL transaction wire. The full list includes: DB Tysheem Johnson LB Jacob Roberts LB Josh Ross DB Trey Vaval Ross, 26, originally signed on with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan in 2022.
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 9
Kevin O’Connell may have just killed J.J. McCarthy’s 'Nine' persona
"Nine" was amazing in Minnesota's win over Detroit back in November, but J.J. McCarthy's struggles in the games that followed turned his alter ego, "Nine," into a meme and the laughing stock of the National Football League.
Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / December 9
NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Justin Jefferson Incident
Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings secured a big win on Sunday, shutting out the Washington Commanders in a dominant 31-0 win. This was a nice bounce-back victory for the Vikings, who were coming off an embarrassing loss in their last game after getting shut out by the Seattle Seahawks, 26-0.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 9
'Hate seeing those things happen' -- Kevin O'Connell comments on controversial play the Vikings know all too well
Over the course of the last few years, the Minnesota Vikings have become accustomed to seeing big hits to their players result in injuries. The biggest of them all was tight end T.J.
Zach Ertz News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 8
Kevin O’Connell promises Vikings DB’s hit on Zach Ertz wasn’t dirty
The Minnesota Vikings snapped a four-game losing streak with a 31-0 rout of the Washington Commanders on Sunday. J.J. McCarthy returned from a concussion and threw three touchdown passes while Minnesota’s defense got its first shutout since Week 14 of the 2023 season.
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.
J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 8
What should we make of J.J. McCarthy's breakout game vs. Washington?
The numbers make it clear: J.J. McCarthy played the best game of his young NFL career in Sunday's 31-0 win over the Commanders. His seventh start featured his first game with three passing touchdowns, his first interception-free day, and his first home victory.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 8
Vikings' O'Connell defends Jay Ward for hit that injured Zach Ertz
A play late in the third quarter of Sunday's Vikings-Commanders game ended in a result no one ever wants to see. With Washington tight end Zach Ertz trying to haul in a pass from Marcus Mariota, Minnesota safety Jay Ward broke on the play and lowered his shoulder to hit Ertz.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 8
Vikings snap count analysis and notable PFF grades against Commanders
After a miserable four-game losing streak, the Vikings got back to winning and smiling on Sunday in a 31-0 shutout over the woeful Commanders. The story of the day was the big step forward taken by J.J.
Justin Jefferson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 8
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson reacts to another quiet game, but this time in a win
The 2025 season has not been going well for Justin Jefferson. Once considered to be a “QB-proof” receiver with how well he’s performed with different quarterbacks, the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver is having a down year this season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / December 8
NFL coach shares reminder about J.J. McCarthy after Vikings' win over Commanders
It's been an up and down start to McCarthy's career.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 7
Watch Kevin O'Connell's first post-win locker room speech in a while
The Vikings did quite a bit of winning, at least in the regular season, in Kevin O'Connell's first few years as their head coach. One result of their success is that O'Connell became somewhat known for his post-win locker room speeches, which the team posts on social media after victories.
J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / December 7
NFL Facing Punishment Decision on J.J. McCarthy Incident
J.J. McCarthy returned from a one-game absence on Sunday to lead the Minnesota Vikings to a dominant 31-0 shutout win over the Washington Commanders. McCarthy was forced to sit out Minnesota’s 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13 due to a concussion, but he returned with a bang on Sunday.
Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 7
Justin Jefferson not bothered by another quiet game 'as long as we win'
For the second straight week, Justin Jefferson was held to one of the quietest statistical games of his career. But unlike last week, when he left the locker room in Seattle without talking to the media, the face of the franchise had a smile on his face on Sunday.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 7
Vikings make history in shutout win vs. Commanders, and it speaks volumes about what this team could have been this season
The Minnesota Vikings have not had a great season, and it's been frustrating for both the fans and the team as a whole. Last week was a very tough one for the Vikings, as they had their worst performance of the season in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 7
Jayden Daniels' return to action is short-lived as Commanders' playoff hopes end
Washington Commanders second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels' snake-bitten season continued on Sunday when he reinjured his left elbow. Daniels was out for three weeks due to injuring the same elbow in Week 10.
Christian Darrisaw News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 7
Vikings’ Christian Darrisaw expected to return in Week 14 vs. Commanders
The Minnesota Vikings are trending in the right direction headed into Week 14. Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is out of concussion protocol and could make his return on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 6
Vikings Make Three Moves, Promote QB John Wolford
The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday that they’ve signed QB John Wolford to their active roster. The Vikings also CB Dwight McGlothern Jr. and DL Taki Taimani elevated to the active roster for tomorrow’s game.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / December 5
Justin Jefferson offers concerning comments about Vikings' season amid rumors
While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Jefferson didn't hide how he feels about what likely will go down as a lost campaign for all involved.
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