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NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 24
Minnesota Vikings final injury report includes surprising starter out on Christmas Day vs. Detroit Lions
The final injury report for the Thursday afternoon Christmas Day game between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions is out, and there are a few surprises.
Jordan Mason News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 24
Jordan Mason among players ruled out vs. Lions on Christmas
The Minnesota Vikings will be without J.J. McCarthy for their matchup against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. The second-year QB suffered a hairline fracture in his right hand during Minnesota’s Week 16 win over the New York Giants.
The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz
How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?
Henry Byrd News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24
Vikings Signing G Henry Byrd To Two-Year Deal
Per his agency JL Sports, the Vikings are signing G Henry Byrd to a two-year contract extension. Byrd, 26, went undrafted out of Princeton in 2023 and caught on with the Broncos soon after.
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.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 24
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions broadcast map — Will you be able to watch on TV?
The Minnesota Vikings don't have a chance to make the playoffs with their 7-8 record, but they can still impact the race when they take on the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day.
Ty Chandler News / Pro Football Rumors / December 24
Vikings Activate RB Ty Chandler From IR
The Vikings will welcome back Ty Chandler for the final two weeks of the season. The team announced that they’ve activated the running back from injured reserve.
J.J. McCarthy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23
Vikings sign Colts QB after JJ McCarthy injury
The Minnesota Vikings moved quickly to stabilize their quarterback room Tuesday, claiming Brett Rypien off waivers following the latest J.J. McCarthy injury update.
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.
Jordan Mason News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 23
Vikings' Jordan Mason a 'longshot' to play on Christmas Day against Lions
The Vikings' running back room might get some coal in their stocking this Christmas. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reporter on Tuesday that Jordan Mason is a "longshot" to play on Thursday against the Lions.
Max Brosmer News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 23
Brosmer focused on playing ‘slow’ ahead of second career start Thursday
With J.J. McCarthy set to miss Thursday's game against Detroit, Kevin O'Connell is, once again, handing the keys to the Vikings' offense to Max Brosmer.
Ty Chandler News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23
Vikings Activate RB Ty Chandler From IR
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have activated RB Ty Chandler from injured reserve. It’s worth noting RB Jordan Mason is dealing with an ankle injury.
J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / December 23
QB J.J. McCarthy out (hand) vs. Lions
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions with a hairline fracture in his right hand, head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Tuesday.
Jordan Mason News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23
Vikings RB Jordan Mason considered ‘longshot’ for Lions clash with ankle injury
The Minnesota Vikings are already preparing to be without J.J. McCarthy in Week 17, and will now likely be without Jordan Mason when they face the Detroit Lions.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / December 23
Latest J.J. McCarthy setback raises further doubts about his future with Vikings
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is running out of opportunities to prove he belongs in the team's long-term plans.
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.
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 / 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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