McCarthy will have one more chance to put together a solid performance in his first season as a starting quarterback, and it may go a long way toward determining how the team views him going forward.
To no one's surprise, just as the 2025-26 season is set to close on the Vikings, there's a fresh report saying Minnesota's front office will look to beef up the quarterback room during the offseason.
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson hasn't exactly had an ideal quarterback situation this season, and yet, he continues to conduct himself with class.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings have the privilege of having the most overqualified defensive coordinator in all of football. That could change this offseason, however.
With the end of the Vikings' season just five days away, much has been made about the future of Brian Flores and whether or not he'll return as Minnesota's defensive coordinator in 2026.
With Brian Flores on an expiring contract, Week 18 could mark the end of his time with the Vikings. If the team has its way, though, that will not be the case.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed CB Zemaiah Vaughn to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. In correspondence, the Vikings have placed DL Elijah Williams on injured reserve.
The Vikings have one massive receiver contract on their books already in the form of Justin Jefferson. Keeping Jordan Addison in the fold over the long term will also require a lucrative commitment.