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On YouTubeJ.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.
Minnesota Vikings 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.
The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz
How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?
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.
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 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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 22
Future of key Minnesota Vikings player is in serious jeopardy after suffering another injury on Sunday
Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly suffered his third concussion of the season on Sunday afternoon in a 16-13 victory over the New York Giants. Kelly suffered a concussion against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4 before he suffered this one on Sunday.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22
Minnesota Vikings can give the Detroit Lions a giant lump of coal for Christmas in their Week 17 matchup
The Minnesota Vikings have a chance to do something very satisfying for the fanbase this Thursday on Christmas Day when they face the Detroit Lions. Sunday afternoon saw the Vikings defeat the New York Giants 16-13 in one of the ugliest games we've seen the team play in ages.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 21
Dominant Vikings defense reaches streak NFL hasn't seen in 37 years
On November 9, a Lamar Jackson touchdown pass to Mark Andrews gave the Ravens some extra cushion in the fourth quarter of a Week 10 win over the Vikings at U.S.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 21
Vikings' 2026 draft slot takes another slight hit after latest victory
The Vikings' three-game winning streak has been good for their morale and for J.J. McCarthy's development, but it has come at the slight cost of worsening their position in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft next April.
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.
Justin Jefferson News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 21
Vintage Jefferson among 5 top takeaways from Vikings' win over Giants
J.J. McCarthy's hand injury will consume most of the attention following the Vikings' 16-13 win over the Giants, but there were plenty of other talking points that deserve attention.
Ryan Kelly News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 21
Latest concussion puts Ryan Kelly's Vikings, NFL future into question
Vikings center Ryan Kelly was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Giants with a concussion. That's always concerning for any player, but particularly so with Kelly.
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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17
Vikings S Josh Metellus To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
The Vikings lost outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard to a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 15. Safety Josh Metellus will join Greenard on the shelf for the rest of the year.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 17
Salary Cap Fixer-Upper: 2026 Minnesota Vikings
Today marks the halfway point of our six-part series looking at the teams that have racked up the biggest spending debt ahead of the 2026 offseason and how they’ll get back under the salary cap.
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