Vikings Thursday injury report shows real improvement, while the Packers still appear decimated

The Minnesota Vikings have a tough road test on Sunday afternoon against the division rival Green Bay Packers. If the Vikings get a much-needed win, they will keep their playoff hopes alive. If they lose,
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J.J. McCarthy in Jamarcus Russell trajectory as new data shows magnitude of Vikings QB's disastrous start to NFL career

McCarthy hasn't been able to translate his college football national championship-winning form to the NFL. He has compiled a stat line of 929 passing yards, six touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 2025, and has struggled to find perennial All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

The hidden metric that shows the Vikings might be ready to break through

Strength of victory — the combined winning percentage of all the teams a team has beaten — might not mean much on its own, but it gives a sense of how a team like the Vikings, despite its 4-5 record, has an ability to take down teams with good records.
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Minnesota Vikings prioritize the defense and take a very high-upside dart throw at quarterbacks in 2026 7-round NFL mock draft

The Minnesota Vikings sit at 4-7, and the vibes surrounding the team are incredibly low. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy had one of the worst games not just of his career, but in recent memory. It didn't help any when McCarthy ended up reporting concussion symptoms after the game.
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Vikings report card: Minnesota shows lack of preparation in loss

The Minnesota Vikings' disappointing season continued with Sunday's 42-14 loss at Cincinnati. The loss drops Minnesota to 4-10-1 this season and a winless record on the road (0-7-1). The Vikings' playoff hopes have been long gone, but they were looking ...
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Vikings QB Concerns Go From Bad to Worse After Injury Report

It hasn’t mattered whether its Carson Wentz or J.J. McCarthy under center for the Minnesota Vikings, which have allowed an NFL-leading 18 sacks so far this season. There were hopes for an overhaul of the offensive line after the Vikings committed more ...

Who messed up on the kick return that doomed the Vikings against the Bears?

It’s unfortunate that guys got greedy out there looking to make the play,” special teams coordinator Matt Daniels said.
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J.J. McCarthy in Jamarcus Russell conversation as new data shows magnitude of Vikings QB's disastrous start to NFL career

Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell pointed to broader breakdowns beyond the quarterback position after the defeat. The team was outplayed in field position, turned the ball over three times and allowed Green Bay to dictate tempo with a heavy rushing attack. The Packers had more than 37 minutes of possession.
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Justin Jefferson shows Vikings fans what kind of teammate he is to J.J. McCarthy

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had the perfect message for helping J.J. McCarthy through the constant criticism on TV from the media.
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