ESPN's Dan Graziano points out that it may make sense for former Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones to come back. The veteran tore his Achilles this past weekend and is now slated to miss a good portion of next season. Despite that, Graziano points out that it makes sense for a possible reunion.

It may sound hard to believe, but the 5-8 Minnesota Vikings are still mathematically alive in the playoff race.The Vikings currently sit in the 11th seed in the NFC, and are the next team up to be eliminated.

The Minnesota Vikings badly needed to stop turning the ball over. They had to figure out a way to revive their passing attack from the depths to which it had sunk during their four-game losing streak.

For all his shortcomings, J.J. McCarthy has never lacked confidence. Whether or not Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings would say the same is

Between J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer, the Minnesota Vikings might have the NFL's most regrettable quarterback situation. One historic stat shows how badly things have gone.

Tight end T.J. Hockenson, who popped up on the injury report with a shin, went from DNP to limited, which is an encouraging sign for his availability this weekend. Meanwhile, three players — LG Donovan Jackson (ankle), S Theo Jackson (neck), and DT Levi Drake Rodriguez (neck) — went from limited to full participation on Thursday.

Vikings QB McCarthy on short leash as reports indicate extra competition incoming. Get the latest NFL news and opinion at DAZN News

According to the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's projection model, the outcome of Sunday's Los Angeles vs. Kansas City matchup could determine the Chiefs' postseason fate