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J.J. McCarthy tabbed to start Vikings' finale against Packers

After sitting out Week 17 with a hairline fracture in his throwing hand, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will start Sunday's season finale against the Green Bay Packers.

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Vikings score predictions for regular season finale against Packers

The Vikings are set up pretty nicely to end the 2025-26 season on a five-game winning streak. J.J. McCarthy will be back in action in Sunday's finale against the Packers, giving the Vikings (8-8) one more opportunity to evaluate their young quarterback before the offseason begins.

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Vikings Sign DL Taki Taimani From Practice Squad

The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed DL Taki Taimani from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 18. Taimani, 26, signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon following the 2024 draft.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

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How many QBs in the 2026 draft would the Vikings prefer over J.J. McCarthy?

In a world of hypotheticals, one that stands out in 2026 is whether the Minnesota Vikings would be better off with J.J. McCarthy or any of the top quarterbacks who might be entering the upcoming NFL Draft.

J.J. McCarthy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 2

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Starting Week 18

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell announced that QB J.J. McCarthy will start Week 18 against the Packers. This comes after McCarthy missed last week’s game due to a hairline fracture in his throwing hand. McCarthy, 22, led Michigan to a National Championship in 2023 and was named first-team All-Big Ten.

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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.

Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 2

Ahead of offseason QB drama, Jefferson publicly backs McCarthy once more

Another offseason filled with rumors and speculation surrounding the Vikings' quarterback position is right around the corner. That's just the inevitable reality created by J.J.

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Justin Jefferson wants this quarterback to start for Vikings in 2026 amid J.J. McCarthy chatter

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Packers vs. Vikings Final Score Predictions: J.J. McCarthy's final opportunity to impress while Green Bay prepares for playoffs

Sunday's matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings won't have anything of consequence to play for other than pride, but that might be all they need.

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Vikings' J.J. McCarthy (hand) resumes full practice activity

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was a full participant at practice on Thursday, giving him a strong chance of starting Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

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Minnesota Vikings path to winning season just got significantly easier with latest injury news

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to get a win to finish out the season against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon. The biggest question has been with the quarterbacks in this game.

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Minnesota Vikings load up on talented players at positions of need with good players in 2026 NFL mock draft

The Minnesota Vikings are just one game away from the 2025 season being over, and the focus will be on improving during the offseason for 2026. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have a lot on his plate to improve a team that was 4-8 at one point this season.

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Minnesota Vikings First Injury Report: Update on J.J. McCarthy's broken hand, along with Jordan Love and Malik Willis

The Minnesota Vikings will host the Green Bay Packers in the 2025 season finale on Sunday afternoon in a bitter NFC North rivalry. While the Vikings aren't playing for a playoff spot, they can achieve their third winning record in four years under head coach Kevin O'Connell.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 31

NFL insiders' intel on Black Monday send a firm message about future of the Minnesota Vikings

It's been a trying season for the Minnesota Vikings. They started 4-8 with multiple games lost that could have easily been won. It was a tough season that had many, including myself, questioning the future of both head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

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Brian Flores knows he might be leaving the Vikings soon

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