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Minnesota Vikings first injury report is loaded with starters, while the Washington Commanders hope for the return of Jayden Daniels

The Minnesota Vikings have their playoff hopes hanging in the balance when they face the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The only way for them to make the playoffs is to win the next five games, and the Green Bay Packers lose the next five games.

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Kevin O'Connell has a clear directive for J.J. McCarthy this weekend

After missing last Sunday's game in Seattle, J.J. McCarthy is on track to clear the NFL's concussion protocols this week and return to action for the Vikings' upcoming home game against the Commanders.

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / December 3

'He Can’t Stay Healthy': Colin Cowherd Lists Reasons Why Minnesota Vikings Should Replace J.J. McCarthy As QB

The Minnesota Vikings are set to face the Washington Commanders on Sunday in a week 14 showdown, and according to head coach Kevin O’Neal, J.J. McCarthy is expected to play after sitting out for the Seahawks game due to a concussion.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to pass and run for a touchdown in the same game at least five times in a single season can you name in give minutes?

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

The 'NFL 4,500-passing yard seasons' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 3

Vikings make a pair of roster moves, including a wide receiver addition

The Vikings have made a pair of roster moves in the offensive and special teams phases ahead of this week's game against the Commanders at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Justin Jefferson News / The Spun / December 3

There's Growing Speculation Of Blockbuster Justin Jefferson Trade

Justin Jefferson has been an excellent player and leader for the Minnesota Vikings since he was drafted in 2020. However, he might be running out of patience.

Ty Chandler News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 3

Vikings Designate RB Ty Chandler To Return, Among Two Roster Moves

The Minnesota Vikings announced they designated RB Ty Chandler to return from injured reserve on Wednesday and signed WR Joaquin Davis to the practice squad.

Minnesota Vikings News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Desperate Vikings Could Make Aggressive Move to Reunite With Former Quarterback

The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2025 season with an unknown at the quarterback position, but most assumed the team would ultimately be fine. After all, head coach Kevin O’Connell proved himself to be one of the game’s best offensive minds, and who couldn’t find success playing in that scheme while throwing to Justin Jefferson?

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 3

In this putrid mess of a Vikings season, no one is absolved from blame

It's stunning to think about how far the Minnesota Vikings have fallen in less than a year. Exactly 11 months ago, the 2024 Vikings were 14-2 and riding a nine-game winning streak after a big home victory over the Packers.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 3

Adam Schefter sparks Justin Jefferson trade talk — should Vikings fans worry?

Trading superstars hasn't worked out very well for Minnesota sports teams in the past. Kevin Garnett promptly won a championship with the Boston Celtics, David Ortiz blossomed into one of baseball's greatest sluggers with the Red Sox, and Randy Moss became Tom Brady's personal touchdown machine during the Patriots' heyday.

Adam Thielen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL active receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 5,000-career receiving-yards can you name in five minutes?

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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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / December 3

Minnesota Vikings Make Quarterback Decision Before Week 14

The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback room has been a revolving door of struggles this season, and the latest move underscores just how quickly things can change.

Adam Thielen News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 2

Vikings WR Adam Thielen’s wife reveals true reason behind release request, Steelers signing

Adam Thielen’s reunion tour with the Minnesota Vikings didn’t last long. After being traded to Minnesota during the offseason, Thielen requested to be released this week.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

Corey Kiner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2

Cardinals Sign RB Corey Kiner Off Vikings PS Among Five Moves

The Arizona Cardinals announced they signed RB Corey Kiner to the active roster from the Vikings’ practice squad, cutting RB Jermar Jefferson in a corresponding

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 2

Adam Thielen doesn't move the needle in Steelers' playoff push

If Adam Thielen wanted to make the playoffs in his final season, he probably should have picked somewhere else to play.

Vikings part ways with veteran receiver after disappointing reunion

Vikings want to make this J.J. McCarthy, Max Brosmer decision for Commanders game

Mike Tomlin reacts to Steelers fans chanting for him to be fired during loss to Bills

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'NFL receiving yards-per-game leaders' quiz

Adam Thielen News / Pro Football Rumors / December 2

Steelers claim veteran WR Adam Thielen off waivers

Adam Thielen found a taker on the waiver wire. The Pittsburgh Steelers, who did not end up trading for a wide receiver at the deadline, are claiming the veteran, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports.

Vikings part ways with veteran receiver after disappointing reunion

Steelers, veteran CB agree to part ways before season's stretch run

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Highest scoring fantasy football players of 2017' quiz

Adam Thielen News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2

Steelers Claimed WR Adam Thielen

According to Tom Pelissero, the Steelers have claimed WR Adam Thielen off the waiver wire from the Vikings. Minnesota and Thielen reunited in a trade coming out of the preseason this year, with the Vikings seeking a familiar face to guard against injuries in a banged-up receiving corps. Since then, however, Thielen has played just sparingly.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 2

KOC on tough losses, the future of the Vikings — and one superpower he wants

The Vikings may be down and out, but head coach Kevin O'Connell's message is one that sets an expectation for everyone on the roster to remain motivated and continue building what O'Connell started when he was hired in 2022.

Paul Allen News / A to Z Sports / December 2

Voice of the Vikings Paul Allen made keen observation ahead of Sunday's game vs. the Seahawks and it should leave fans in Minnesota very concerned

The Minnesota Vikings are now 4-8 in the 2025 season, and the play on the field has been one of the worst we've seen in team history. People are invoking the disastrous 1984 season with Les Steckel at head coach, where they went 3-13 and had to bring back Bud Grant one year after he retired.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 2