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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28
Ian Rapoport reveals Giants’ JJ McCarthy plans after Vikings trade
The New York Giants clearly did not like what they saw from Jameis Winston in Week 3. New York acquired QB JJ McCarthy from Minnesota after they struggled to beat Tennessee on Sunday.
The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
J.J. McCarthy News / Field Level Media / September 28
Giants acquire QB J.J. McCarthy from Vikings
With quarterback Jaxson Dart expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season, the New York Giants acquired former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.
J.J. McCarthy News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28
JJ McCarthy has been traded by the Vikings
JJ McCarthy has been traded after less than three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. On Monday, it was reported that McCarthy is going to the New York Giants, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
J.J. McCarthy News / Pro Football Rumors / September 28
Vikings Trade QB J.J. McCarthy To Giants
J.J. McCarthy’s tenure in Minnesota is coming to an end. The third-year quarterback will receive a fresh start in New York via an in-season trade. McCarthy is being dealt from the Vikings to the Giants, as first reported by The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 28
Giants make shocking decision on Vikings' J.J. McCarthy after struggles of Jameis Winston
McCarthy may now receive an opportunity to jump-start his career.
J.J. McCarthy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28
Giants acquiring QB J.J. McCarthy from Vikings
In 2025, McCarthy appeared in 10 games for the Vikings and completed 57.6 percent of his passes for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Kyler Murray News / Bring Me The Sports / September 28
Kyler Murray's rough start has Vikings facing an uncomfortable 'what if?'
It’s never too early to panic in the NFL, and Kyler Murray has given Vikings fans ample reason to be concerned through two starts. Murray looked awful in 11 snaps before suffering a concussion against the Packers in Week 1, and he was arguably even worse from start to finish in Minnesota’s 23-16 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Undefeated Vikings are struggling badly on offense
The Minnesota Vikings trudged off the field Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in a state of exhaustion after surviving their trip to Central Florida with a 23-16 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / September 28
How Did the Vikings' Offense Do in Week 3 vs. Buccaneers? The Numbers Behind the Win
Kyler Murray got his first full game as the Minnesota Vikings’ starter Sunday, and the offense he ran in Tampa Bay put up the kind of numbers that usually lose.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 28
4 Studs & 3 Duds From Vikings' Week 3 Win Against the Buccaneers: Key Offensive Players Falter
On paper, the Week 3 matchup against the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked like it would be a one-sided affair, but the Minnesota Vikings struggled to put away their former NFC Central foe on Sunday.
Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Four Overreactions to the Vikings' Win Over the Buccaneers, Including Justin Jefferson
The Minnesota Vikings left Tampa with a win and a worry. Justin Jefferson hurt his right ankle in the first quarter of Sunday’s 23-16 victory over the Buccaneers and never returned, according to The Associated Press.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 28
Minnesota Vikings dealt another brutal blow after Sunday’s win, and it could change the entire offensive dynamic
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday afternoon, but the victory came at a steep cost. Tight end Josh Oliver is believed to have suffered a torn bicep during the game, a potentially devastating blow to a Vikings offense trying to establish its ground attack.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28
Vikings’ Kyler Murray to lose key weapon to long-term injury, but it’s not Justin Jefferson
The Minnesota Vikings leaned on their first-class defense to outlast the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a penalty-filled NFC matchup on Sunday afternoon, and based on their current health, their team identity could remain lopsided.
Josh Oliver News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28
Vikings TE Josh Oliver Feared To Have Suffered Torn Biceps
Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Vikings TE Josh Oliver is feared to have suffered a torn biceps in Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers. Rapoport adds Oliver will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury, which would leave him out indefinitely if their fears are confirmed.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 28
Vikings Week 3 Report Card: Grading Every Position After Sunday's Win Against the Buccaneers
The Vikings are 3-0 to start the season despite playing in some of the ugliest games ever aired on television. After defeating the Buccaneers 23-16, the Vikings are in a great spot after the first month of football, but there's still plenty to clean up.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 27
Minnesota Vikings have major questions ahead of them, as they continue to find different ways to win football games
The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0 and found three different ways to win, and the defense continues to be the catalyst behind all of them. The Minnesota Vikings aren’t winning pretty, but they’re winning.
Justin Jefferson News / Field Level Media / September 27
Vikings star WR Justin Jefferson knocked out early with ankle injury
The Minnesota Vikings played most of their Week 3 road victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who sustained a left ankle injury during the first quarter.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 27
Vikings' Perfect Voyage Continues With Win Over Bucs (Here Are 3 Things That Mattered Most in Week 3)
Purple packed the stands at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as the Vikings battled the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. The mid-80-degree temps at kickoff were a far cry from the rain and cold the Vikings faced in last week’s game in Soldier Field.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 27
Buccaneers' start goes from bad to worse with Baker Mayfield's injury
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost again on Sunday, dropping a 23-16 decision to the Minnesota Vikings.
Kyler Murray News / Bring Me The News / September 27
Vikings-Bucs reaction: Kyler Murray struggles, 3rd down disasters, and sack masters
It was far from pretty, but the Minnesota Vikings improved to 3-0 with a 23-16 win over the Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday afternoon. You can
Johnny Hekker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26
Vikings Make Four Roster Moves, Sign P Johnny Hekker To Active Roster
The Minnesota Vikings announced a series of roster moves on Sunday for Week 3’s game. The full list includes: Vikings signed P Johnny Hekker to their active roster.
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