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How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?
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.
J.J. McCarthy News / Pro Football Rumors / December 23
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy To Miss Week 17 With Hairline Fracture In Hand
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered a hairline fracture in his right hand in Week 16, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports. He’ll miss this Sunday’s game against the Lions as a result.
J.J. McCarthy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23
Vikings Rule Out QB J.J. McCarthy For Week 17 With Hairline Fracture In Throwing Hand
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy underwent an MRI that showed a hairline fracture in his throwing hand. Rapoport adds McCarthy will miss the team’s Week 17 game, and QB Max Brosmer will start in his place.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 23
Minnesota Vikings emeging superstar sent a major lump of coal being snubbed from Pro Bowl Games
The Minnesota Vikings were completely snubbed from the Pro Bowl Games on Tuesday afternoon. It was the first time since the 2014 season that the Vikings didn't have a single player making the Pro Bowl roster, and just the third time ever, with 1983 being the only other time.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 23
Minnesota Vikings given a big lump of coal with the Pro Bowl Games after disappointing 2025 season
The 2025 season has been a disaster for the Minnesota Vikings, and it got worse on Tuesday morning. The NFL announced the rosters for the Pro Bowl Games, and for the first time since 2014 and third time in franchise history, the Vikings don't have a single player on the NFC roster.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 23
The Vikings revisit a Pro Bowl rarity last seen in 2014 and 1983
For only the third time in franchise history, the Minnesota Vikings will not, barring any replacement selections, have a player in the Pro Bowl. The NFL revealed Pro Bowl rosters on Tuesday morning, and the Vikings were skunked.
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.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23
Lions vs. Vikings bold predictions for Week 17 Christmas Day game
The Lions and the Vikings were two of the best teams in the NFL last year during the regular season. They are two of the most disappointing teams in the league this season.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 23
Lions vs. Vikings Final Score Predictions: Can Detroit keep their playoff hopes alive and deliver Minnesota a lump of coal?
The Christmas Day matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions isn't what we were hoping to see. When this game was announced, the hope was that these two teams would have something similar to their Week 18 game last year, where both teams were 14-2 and the winner earned the No.
J.J. McCarthy News / Gridiron Heroics / December 22
Vikings Coach Reveals What JJ McCarthy Wasn’t Able To Do After Injury Against Giants
The Minnesota Vikings escaped with a narrow victory over the New York Giants, but the outcome was overshadowed by another injury to quarterback JJ McCarthy.
J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / December 22
Minnesota Vikings first injury report sheds light on J.J. McCarthy's injury, and availability on Christmas Day vs. Lions
The Minnesota Vikings will play on one of the Christmas holidays for the third time in four seasons when they face the Detroit Lions on Thursday afternoon.
J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / December 22
Minnesota Vikings have a major problem on offense in one key area, and it's a bigger issue with J.J. McCarthy under center
The Minnesota Vikings have had a number of issues during the 2025 season, and one of the oddest ones is the wide receivers dropping the ball. When you look at the talent in the wide receiver room, it's crazy to think that drops could be a problem for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22
Exclusive: Cris Carter drops bombshell revelation on Justin Jefferson’s true feelings about J.J. McCarthy
Cris Carter knows that the chemistry between J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson is a work in progress. McCarthy and Jefferson have struggled to be on the same page all season long as the young quarterback goes through his first season as the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22
Minnesota Vikings defense enters historic territory after dominant performance vs. New York Giants
The Minnesota Vikings are currently 7-8 in the 2025 season, and it's mainly due to their defense. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores' unit is one of the best in the NFL.
NFL News / The Predictors / December 22
Vikings survive against Giants, 16-13
The Minnesota Vikings overcame a quarterback injury, travel complications and a late deficit Sunday, finding a way to finish strong in a season that has already delivered its share of adversity.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 22
Vikings snap count analysis and notable PFF grades against Giants
The Vikings may have gotten the win on Sunday in New York, but it wasn't exactly the most pleasing game on the eyes. Minnesota claimed its third-straight victory to continue a late-season surge in an attempt to end the season with a +.500 record.
J.J. McCarthy News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 22
J.J. McCarthy to get MRI on right hand, status remains up in the air
After leaving Sunday's game against the Giants with a hand injury, J.J. McCarthy's x-rays came back negative, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell, but they've reportedly decided to undergo further testing to determine the damage of the injury.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 22
Vikings risk playing themselves out of a more favorable slate in 2026
With their 16-13 win over the Giants on Sunday, the Vikings extended their win streak to three games. The late-season charge has seemingly saved a season that looked lost.
NFL News / Field Level Media / December 21
Backup QB helps Vikings knock off Giants
Backup quarterback Max Brosmer, replacing an injured J.J. McCarthy, led a go-ahead scoring drive late in the fourth quarter to lift the Minnesota Vikings to a 16-13 win over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J.
Jordan Addison News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21
Jordan Addison adds to Vikings’ brutal Week 16 injury woes
The Minnesota Vikings continue to struggle during Week 16. Minnesota is clinging to a 13-10 lead over New York despite suffering multiple injuries during the first half.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / December 22
J.J. McCarthy's latest injury raises more concerns about durability
The Vikings are clearly banking on him becoming a franchise QB after they took him with pick No. 10 in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Christian Darrisaw News / Pro Football Rumors / December 19
Vikings To Place Christian Darrisaw On IR
The Vikings placed linebacker Jonathan Greenard and safety Josh Metellus on injured reserve earlier this week, ending their seasons. Add left tackle Christian Darrisaw to the list.
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