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Minnesota Vikings make important decision with superstar player that will set him up for next season

Injuries have been a major theme for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025, with the biggest of those being to left tackle Christian Darrisaw. Ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Giants, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that the Vikings have chosen to place him on season-ending injured reserve.

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How Vikings factor in playoff madness if Packers and Lions lose in Week 16

If the Vikings can't get into the playoffs, then the next-best thing might be doing their part to prevent the Packers or Lions from making it as well. How sweet would it be for the Vikings to dump the Lions on Christmas Day, or put a dagger in arch rival Green Bay in the season finale?

Christian Darrisaw News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 19

Why the Vikings’ handling of Christian Darrisaw is getting complicated

After shutting down injured defensive starters Jonathan Greenard and Josh Metellus, the Vikings have not followed suit with star left tackle Christian Darrisaw, who has been in and out of the lineup in his first season back from the torn ACL he suffered in October 2024.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 19

Minnesota Vikings have one thing left to achieve in the 2025 season and it goes against conventional wisdom

The 2025 season for the Minnesota Vikings has not gone the way they had planned. After getting a dramatic win in the season opener against the Chicago Bears, the massive string of injuries truly began with running back Aaron Jones and quarterback J.J.

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Vikings score predictions for Week 16 road finale against Giants

With the season fading and the pressure of being in playoff contention gone, the Vikings have rattled off consecutive wins against NFC East teams with bad defenses and they can make it three in a row when they visit the New York Giants in their final road game of the season on Sunday.

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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 / A to Z Sports / December 18

Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants broadcast map — Will you be able to watch on TV?

The Minnesota Vikings are looking for their third-consecutive victory on Sunday afternoon when they take on the New York Giants, who have won just two games all season.

Christian Darrisaw News / A to Z Sports / December 18

Absence of Minnesota Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw continues to raise serious questions about his health

The Minnesota Vikings continue to deal with injuries on both sides of the football. This week, it's all about the trenches. In Wednesday's injury report,

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / December 18

Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants Start Em’ Sit Em’| Week 16

The New York Giants are looking towards the end of a disappointing season as they prepare to face the Minnesota Vikings. Giants fans may be happy with the performance of quarterback Jaxson Dart, but there isn’t much else to be excited about with the team.

J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 18

J.J. McCarthy is seeing the field better, and here's what he says changed

J.J. McCarthy believes he's starting to catch up to the speed of the NFL. After accounting for six touchdowns in back-to-back wins over the Commanders and Cowboys, McCarthy has a renewed sense of confidence, largely because he's getting more comfortable in head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18

Vikings vs. Giants bold predictions for Week 16 clash

Two of the best young quarterbacks meet on the field in Week 16 when the New York Giants welcome the Minnesota Vikings to MetLife Stadium. A lot of eyes will be on the head-to-head battle between Jaxson Dart and J.J.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 17

Vikings' O-line is banged up ahead of matchup with Giants' stout front

The health of the Vikings' offensive line bears watching over the course of this week as they prepare for a trip to New Jersey to take on the Giants' impressive defensive front.

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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.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 17

Vikings Week 16 Injury Report: Trenches present major cause for concern ahead of final road game

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to improve their record to 7-8 when they take on the 2-12 New York Giants, who are in contention for the first overall pick.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 17

Kevin O'Connell sets the record straight on key offensive starter amid discussion about his injury status

The Minnesota Vikings have been loaded with injuries this season, and arguably the biggest one has been to left tackle Christian Darrisaw. He suffered a torn ACL and MCL against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, and it's been hindering him ever since his return in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Vikings place S Josh Metellus, LB Jonathan Greenard on IR

Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus and outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard were placed on injured reserve Wednesday due to their respective shoulder injuries.

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Kyler Murray-Vikings rumors go silent after 2 good weeks from J.J. McCarthy?

The emotional reactions during an NFL season are chaotic, and there's no better example than The J.J. McCarthy Experience. Take Week 1, for example. He was borderline worthless for three quarters before he led three consecutive touchdown drives in the fourth quarter to help the Vikings stun the Bears at Soldier Field.

Josh Metellus News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17

Vikings S Josh Metellus To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

The Vikings lost outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard to a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 15. Safety Josh Metellus will join Greenard on the shelf for the rest of the year.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 17

Latest Minnesota Vikings' injury opens up an opportunity for 2023 NFL Draft pick that could improve Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's resume

The theme of the 2025 Minnesota Vikings has been injuries. On Monday afternoon, head coach Kevin O'Connell told the media that edge rusher Jonathan Greenard

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 17

Justin Jefferson defends J.J. McCarthy's controversial 'Nine' persona

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy probably regrets the comments he made on November 5, coming off of a big upset win over the Lions. Cameras had captured his intense glare in the visitor's locker room at Ford Field, as Kevin O'Connell prepared to give him a game ball.