J.J. McCarthy Says He Feels 'Amazing' Ahead of Week 9 Return McCarthy's been out since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 2. Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2025
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell on J.J. McCarthy's Return: 'He's in a Really Good Place' O'Connell said McCarthy is fully healthy as he returns to the lineup. Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2025
Albert Breer’s Mailbag: How the 49ers Should Approach the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline It may be time for San Francisco to start thinking about retooling its aging core. Plus, assessing the buyers and sellers from around the league. Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2025
The Moment That Told Dan Campbell All He 'Needs to Know' About J.J. McCarthy J.J. McCarthy will face the Lions in his first start back from injury. Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2025
NFL TV Coverage Map Week 9: Full Breakdown of CBS, Fox Broadcasts Breaking down the Week 9 coverage map for Sunday's NFL action. Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2025
Twelve NFL Trade Deadline Deals We’d Love to See The Colts and Eagles land pass rushers, the Seahawks shore up their offensive line and the Vikings land a current starting quarterback. Sports Illustrated · Oct 29, 2025
NFL Power Rankings: Broncos' Offense Powers Surge to the Top Tier Denver's collection of young talent is starting to come together in a big way. Plus, the Packers show just how dangerous they can be, and the Commanders are showing some serious warts. Sports Illustrated · Oct 28, 2025
Vikings QB Depth Chart With Carson Wentz Out for the Season With Carson Wentz out for the season with a shoulder injury, the Vikings' quarterback depth chart will be shaken up. J.J. McCarthy will start and rookie Max Brosmer will be his backup. Sports Illustrated · Oct 27, 2025
After a 37-10 loss on TNF in Week 8, Vikings' J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is expected to return in Week 9 Speaking to the media after a loss on TNF in Week 8, Vikings' Kevin O'Connell expects J.J McCarthy to return in Week 9 vs. the Lions. Sports Lens · Oct 24, 2025
Peter Schrager Reveals Surprising NFL QB Under Most Pressure The situation keeps getting more difficult for one young QB. Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025
Kevin O'Connell Explains Why Vikings Didn't Pull Injured Carson Wentz Earlier in Loss Wentz, playing through a left shoulder injury, was visibly in pain throughout the game. Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025
SI:AM | What to Know About the NBA Gambling Cases The indictments have the potential to be the beginning of one of the biggest scandals in American sports. Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025
J.J. McCarthy Is the Vikings’ Last Hope to Save Their Season The former first-round pick is expected to start in Week 9 against the Lions, and Minnesota needs him to play like he did at Michigan when he won the national championship. Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025
J.J. McCarthy’s Development and Where the QB Stands With the Vikings Minnesota’s expectation is that the extra rest it has given the former No. 1 pick will have him prepared to start against the Lions in Week 9. Sports Illustrated · Oct 23, 2025
Sports Illustrated · Oct 23, 2025 J.J. McCarthy Injury Timeline: When Vikings Expect to Get QB Back Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been out since Week 2 with a high ankle sprain. Here's a look at when Minnesota can expect him back.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 23, 2025 Chargers vs. Vikings: Three Bold Predictions For Thursday's Cross-Conference Matchup Three bold predictions as the Vikings head to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 23, 2025 Seven Wide Receivers the Bills Should Trade for to Help Josh Allen With Buffalo on a two-game losing streak, calls for the franchise to address a thin pass-catching group will start anew. Here are the best options.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 21, 2025 Carson Wentz to Start for Vikings Again on 'TNF' As J.J. McCarthy Remains Sidelined Carson Wentz will start at least one more game for the Vikings before J.J. McCarthy returns.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 21, 2025 NFL Power Rankings: Buccaneers Tumble After Concerning Loss to Lions Perhaps the Baker Mayfield MVP hype was premature.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2025 Four Things We Learned in NFL Week 7: Colts Are For Real, Broncos May Not Be Indianapolis has to be considered a leading AFC threat after moving to 6–1. Denver, despite its massive rally against the Giants, doesn’t look as convincing.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2025 When J.J. McCarthy Is Expected to Return to Vikings From Injury The quarterback suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 2 and has been out since.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 17, 2025 NFL Friday Injury Updates: What We Know Heading Into Week 7 (Live Updates) Here's a look at football's noteworthy status tweaks on the last day of the business week.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 17, 2025 Kevin O'Connell Officially Names Vikings' Starting QB for Week 7 vs. Eagles Minnesota has made its decision for Week 7.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 2025 Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Gives Update on Recovery From High Ankle Sprain The Vikings starter is progressing in his recovery.
Sports Lens · Oct 3, 2025 Carson Wentz will make his third consecutive start for the Vikings in Week 5 In Week 5, Carson Wentz will make his third consecutive start for the Vikings in place of injured QB J.J. McCarthy.