The Vikings' good vibes from their fourth-quarter comeback in Week 1 came crashing down on Sunday night, as J.J. McCarthy and the offense struggled all game long in a 22-6 loss to the Falcons.
Just when you thought the Vikings’ season couldn’t get any more dramatic, the football gods decided to throw another wrench in the works. Rookie Quarterback J.J.
Paging Christian Darrisaw: The Vikings need you back to save J.J. McCarthy from what's coming. McCarthy was sacked three times by the Bears in Week 1 and six times by the Falcons in Week 2.
The transition to a rookie quarterback is rarely a smooth process in the NFL, and the Minnesota Vikings are experiencing that firsthand. Following a difficult 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the spotlight has intensified on rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy and the sputtering offense.
There isn't anything wrong with Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings. Sunday night was a very frustrating loss for the Vikings, as they got smoked by the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 22-6.
As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under
NFL Week 1 always creates overcorrections, but Week 2 usually tells us what's true and what's not about most teams. The Kansas City Chiefs, who lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to fall to 0-2, better not hope that's the case.
The Minnesota Vikings struggled to find any rhythm on Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons. Injuries to the offensive line and a relentless Falcons pass rush left the team reeling, while turnovers and mistakes late in the game sealed their fate.
Before J.J. McCarthy struggled behind a patchwork offensive line in Minnesota's loss to Atlanta Sunday night, former Vikings quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Sam Darnold were leading their teams to victories.
Sunday night was not kind the the Minnesota Vikings. They lost to the Atlanta Falcons 22-6 in the worst way possible: they got smoked on both sides of the ball in the trenches.
The Minnesota Vikings couldn’t get anything going on Sunday and suffered an embarrassing loss to the Atlanta Falcons, 22-6, at US Bank Stadium. The Vikings were the clear-cut favorite to win the game, with JJ McCarthy coming off an impressive debut in Week 1.
The Minnesota Vikings went into their home debut against the Atlanta Falcons with some hope to get to 2-0. Unfortunately, the Vikings got their butts whipped in all three phases of the game and lost 22-6.
In what turned out to be a field-goal contest for most of the night, the Atlanta Falcons overcame red zone issues to dismantle the Minnesota Vikings, 22-6, on "Sunday Night Football."
It's no secret Justin Jefferson has been one of the NFL's elite wide receivers since entering the NFL in 2020. But despite his standing as one of the best in the game, Jefferson reached a significant milestone on Sunday night that puts his true greatness into perspective.
Vikings starting center Ryan Kelly is in the concussion protocol and is out for the remainder of Sunday night's game against the Falcons, the team announced at halftime.
At just 26 years old, Justin Jefferson is accomplishing things in the NFL that few receivers in history have ever done. Now, paired with 22-year-old quarterback J.J.
Vikings safety Harrison Smith (illness) is officially inactive for Sunday night's game against the Falcons. His season debut in his 14th year in the NFL will wait until at least Week 3.
The Minnesota Vikings announced Saturday that they’ve elevated OLB Gabe Murphy and CB Fabian Moreau to their active roster for Week 2. Moreau, 30, is a former third-round pick of Washington back in 2017.
Following a comeback win on the road in week 1, the Minnesota Vikings will have their home opener on Sept. 14. When fans arrive for the first home tilt of the 2025 season, they will find dozens of new food items dotting the concourse.
Blake Cashman‘s Week 1 hamstring injury made him a candidate for injured reserve. A month-long absence (if not longer) is indeed now in store for the veteran linebacker.