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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 11
J.J. McCarthy, Justin Jefferson still trying to establish a connection
J.J. McCarthy's breakout performance last week against the Commanders included a lot of encouraging signs of progress. Albeit against a very poor defense, the 22-year-old quarterback was decisive and accurate while throwing three touchdown passes and avoiding any turnovers.
Christian Darrisaw News / A to Z Sports / December 11
Minnesota Vikings Thursday Injury Report: Concern mounts for LT Christian Darrisaw despite normal Thursday practice status
The Minnesota Vikings are one wrong result away from being eliminated from the playoffs. It's their own fault, as they currently sit at 5-8 on the season due to the inconsistency with quarterback J.J.
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?
J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / December 11
J.J. McCarthy has an easy task on paper in the Dallas Cowboys, but one crucial element could spell disaster for the Minnesota Vikings
Sunday afternoon was one to remember for Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. He had his best game of the season against the Washington Commanders, with an EPA/play of 0.39 on 16-23 for 163 yards and three touchdowns.
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.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 11
Vikings have a chance to cripple Cowboys' playoff hopes Sunday night
Who needs a win more Sunday night: Dallas or Minnesota? Technically, it's the Vikings, who are eliminated from playoff contention unless they win out and get a lot of help.
J.J. McCarthy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11
Vikings’ JJ McCarthy reveals biggest challenge of reading NFL defenses
Rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy says the hardest part of stepping up to NFL speed isn’t the play call or the pre-snap read, it’s when the rush and back-end disguises collide after the snap.
J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / December 10
Minnesota Vikings First Injury Report: J.J. McCarthy could be short multiple weapons vs. depleted Dallas Cowboys secondary
This is a crucial game between two teams that are desperately trying to hold onto their playoff position. On one sideline, the Minnesota Vikings are desperately hanging onto a playoff spot.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 10
How the Vikings can stay mathematically alive (or get eliminated) in Week 15
The Vikings' win over the Commanders this past weekend kept them mathematically alive in the playoff mix, but we're talking about minuscule odds that would require a miracle sequence of events.
Daniel Jones News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 10
Insider floats idea of Vikings reuniting with injured Daniel Jones in 2026
Could Daniel Jones' season-ending Achilles injury result in him ending up back in Minnesota this offseason? It seems rather unlikely, but it is a possibility being talked about by league insiders.
Jim 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.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jayden Daniels 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.
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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