Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rapoport's report doesn't help quiet the J.J. McCarthy 'soft benching' conspiracy theory

For all we know, there's zero reason to believe the conspiracy theory that J.J. McCarthy is the subject of a "soft benching" in wake of Carson Wentz leading the Vikings to a 3-2 record while McCarthy remains sidelined with a high ankle sprain.

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Why Carson Wentz is starting QB for Minnesota Vikings in Week 7 vs. Philadelphia Eagles

There's a simple explanation.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / October 18

With 119 receiving yards, Justin Jefferson will be the fastest to 8,000

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson can make a little history on Sunday. Jefferson will be playing his 83rd regular-season game against the Eagles. He has 7,881 career receiving yards.

Davante Adams News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

How many of the NFL players to find the end zone at least 100 total times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '100 receiving-yards-per-game NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie 100-receiving-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 175-scrimmage-yard games by NFL team' quiz

Blake Cashman News / Pro Football Rumors / October 18

Vikings veteran defender set to make return against Eagles

The 29-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1 and has been unavailable since.

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The '2016 Week 1 starting NFL quarterbacks' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / purplePTSD.com / October 18

Vikings Make Key Roster Move Official

The Minnesota Vikings have been haunted by injuries throughout the 2025 campaign, but this week, the reinforcements are arriving. Carson Wentz will make his fourth start, but this time, he’ll play behind a potentially bolstered offensive line.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 18

Vikings Rookie Set to Make His NFL Debut

The focus in Vikings Nation has been on the quarterback mystery between Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy. Both guys entered the bye week with injuries, but only one of them is ready for the full workload, and that’s the veteran.

Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / October 18

Brian Flores has fixed one major flaw with the Vikings' defense and it could help Minnesota sustain success this season

The Minnesota Vikings have finally seen sustained success under head coach Kevin O'Connell. Five games into year four, they are 37-19 under O'Connell's tutelage.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

Vikings Activate LBs Blake Cashman & Tyler Batty From IR

The Vikings announced two roster moves ahead of Week 7, activating linebackers Blake Cashman and Tyler Batty from injured reserve. Cashman, 29, is a former fifth-round pick of the Jets back in 2019.

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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

J.J. McCarthy News / purplePTSD.com / October 18

When Should J.J. McCarthy Return to QB1 Duties?

QB Carson Wentz gets the start for the Vikings’ Week 7 matchup against the reigning Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles in a home bout at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 18

Minnesota Vikings lead the league in key defensive category and it could catapult them to a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles

Sunday afternoon is an important game for both the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings. After starting out the season 4-0, the Eagles have lost two in a row mainly due to the struggles on offense.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 18

Pretty Quietly, Vikings Slide Another Lineup Decision in Ahead of Week 7

Understandably, the attention has been on Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy. Less consequential but still fascinating is who will be snapping the ball for the Vikings.

NFL News / purplePTSD.com / October 18

The Eagles at Vikings in Week 7: QB Questions, Slowing Saquon, and Four More Points

The Eagles at Vikings in Week 7 feels pretty consequential for both sides. After a sizzling start to the season, Philadelphia has stumbled. The past pair of weeks have involved a pair of losses, leading to a 4-2 record for the defending champs.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 18

The View from VT: Fantastic OL Update, 3 Vikings Traded, and Phillips Pounds Table

Vikings Territory works in partnership with PurplePTSD, similarly doing their utmost to put forth excellent Minnesota Vikings content. As a result, we promote what they have to offer in “The View from VT,” a weekly piece.

J.J. McCarthy News / purplePTSD.com / October 17

J.J. McCarthy Is (Kind of) Back

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has not played since Week 2, a Sunday night game against the Atlanta Falcons. Six days after delivering a fourth-quarter comeback in his NFL debut, the young passer played a poor football game.

Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 17

One of the best WRs in NFL history says Justin Jefferson is NFL's best

Who's the best wide receiver in the NFL? The ongoing debate never takes a day off, and legendary Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald chimed in on The Rich Eisen Show on Thursday.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Vikings’ defense set to receive massive boost for Eagles game

The Minnesota Vikings’ Week 6 bye allowed the banged up team to rest several key players ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, Minnesota isn’t fully healthy coming out of the break.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 17

Week 6 Minnesota Vikings score predictions for Eagles showdown

Sunday's game at U.S. Bank Stadium is a big one. The 3-2 Vikings are looking to come off of their bye week and defend their home field with a statement win over the defending Super Bowl champs.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / October 17

Vikings Make the QB Call

The Minnesota Vikings will host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in their Week 7 contest. It’ll be a good test for the purple squad against the defending Super Bowl champions.

Carson Wentz News / Field Level Media / October 17

Vikings QB Carson Wentz named Week 7 starter, returns to Philly as opponent

Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, coach Kevin O'Connell said, setting up a reunion between Wentz and the team that drafted him No.