NFL teams have spent several years trying to figure out ways to stop the Philadelphia Eagles from converting in short-yardage situations with the tush push, and the Minnesota Vikings employed a new strategy in Week 7.
No one in the NFL has been able to stop the "tush push," the Eagles' controversial quarterback sneak play where Jalen Hurts gets shoved from behind in short-yardage situations.
Carson Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick of the Eagles in 2016, is playing his former team only the second time as a starter. It's safe to say it's not going well so far.
Sunday's noon kickoff between the Vikings (3-2) and Eagles (4-2) will feature a couple of great storylines, including Carson Wentz starting against the team that drafted him second overall a decade ago.
Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Vikings are holding off on making any decisions on who the starting quarterback will be between Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy until the latter is fully healthy. McCarthy was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain after finishing the Week 2 loss against the Falcons, leading to Wentz’s insertion into the starting lineup.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson can make a little history on Sunday. Jefferson will be playing his 83rd regular-season game against the Eagles. He has 7,881 career receiving yards.
The Minnesota Vikings have been haunted by injuries throughout the 2025 campaign, but this week, the reinforcements are arriving. Carson Wentz will make his fourth start, but this time, he’ll play behind a potentially bolstered offensive line.
The focus in Vikings Nation has been on the quarterback mystery between Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy. Both guys entered the bye week with injuries, but only one of them is ready for the full workload, and that’s the veteran.
The Minnesota Vikings have finally seen sustained success under head coach Kevin O'Connell. Five games into year four, they are 37-19 under O'Connell's tutelage.
The Vikings announced two roster moves ahead of Week 7, activating linebackers Blake Cashman and Tyler Batty from injured reserve. Cashman, 29, is a former fifth-round pick of the Jets back in 2019.
The Minnesota Vikings will be taking on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon with a lot of questions surrounding the game. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores is going to have his hands full with Jalen Hurts, but his scheme is perfect to neutralize him.
Justin Jefferson faked out his own general manager with a great prank. NFL on Amazon Prime’s X account shared a video on Thursday of the trick they pulled on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah using Jefferson.
The Cleveland Browns, losers of three straight games, are expected to defeat the Miami Dolphins this week, while the Philadelphia Eagles, losers of two straight games, are favored over the Minnesota Vikings.