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Minnesota Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy In Concussion Protocol

Just when you thought the Minnesota Vikings’ season couldn’t get any more bizarre, it did. After a dismal 23-6 shellacking by the Green Bay Packers, Quarterback J.J.

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It's time to go to Max Brosmer, for the sake of everyone else on the roster

Kevin O'Connell has made it clear that he's not going to let the Vikings fail J.J. McCarthy, but to what extent will he allow McCarthy to continue stunting the growth and effectiveness of the other 52 players on the roster?

J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / November 24

Vikings place QB J.J. McCarthy in concussion protocol

The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol after he reported symptoms on the team flight home on Sunday night, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday.

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

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Vikings Say QB J.J. McCarthy Is In Concussion Protocol

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell told reporters today that QB J.J. McCarthy is in the concussion protocol after reporting delayed symptoms, via Kevin Seifert.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 24

This Vikings season is going to cost someone their job — who will it be?

This Minnesota Vikings season is going to result in at least one person in a leadership position losing their job. That doesn't feel harsh or reactionary to say.

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Vikings may have a Josh Rosen situation on their hands with J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy's abysmal play through six starts has generated a crisis in Minnesota so severe that it's not out of the realm of possibilities that the Vikings' focus in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft will be on quarterbacks.

J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / November 24

The Vikings Need To Bench J.J. McCarthy For His Own Good

When you have the guy who may be the NFL's best passing game designer in head coach Kevin O'Connell, and the guy who may be the NFL's best receiver in Justin Jefferson, it takes a truly Herculean effort from your quarterback to render said passing game irrelevant.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 23

JJ McCarthy looks like one of the worst QBs in the NFL. Is it too early to give up on him?

The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2025 season believing they were ready to build around a young franchise quarterback. Instead, they’ve found themselves staring at one of the most difficult questions an NFL team can face.

Justin Jefferson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 23

Vikings’ Justin Jefferson is sick and tired of feeling déjà vu every dang week

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL. A year after their spectacular 14-3 regular season that saw them battle for the No.

J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / November 23

Kevin O'Connell makes bold statement about J.J. McCarthy's future as the starting quarterback

It's been an incredibly frustrating season for the Minnesota Vikings. They sit at 4-7 and are riding a three-game losing streak. They are also 2-4 with J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 23

J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in loss to Packers

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in terrible performance against Packers

Before his Week 12 game against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy indicated he was due for a breakout performance. He certainly did not produce one.

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