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J.J. McCarthy Addresses His Future As Vikings' Starter After Mixed First Season

Has J.J. McCarthy done enough to be the Vikings’ starting quarterback next season?

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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to Miss Christmas Day Matchup vs. Lions With Hand Fracture

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his team’s Christmas Day clash with the Lions due to a hand fracture, coach Kevin O’Connell announced.

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Four Potential Tua Tagovailoa Landing Spots in 2026

A look ahead to where the former first-round pick could land next season after being benched by the Dolphins.

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J.J. McCarthy Being Told Not to Do Griddy Only Made Him Want to Do It More

The Vikings' quarterback found a new way to celebrate a touchdown run.

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Sean Payton Isn’t a Coach of the Year Favorite, But Maybe He Should Be

The Broncos coach deserves praise for what he’s done in Denver, but he may be a victim of his own success.

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Three Bad Decisions That Sank the Vikings’ Chances to Contend in 2025

Minnesota is experiencing a free fall from a 14-win season to a dismal 4–8 struggle.

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J.J. McCarthy Expected to Return in Week 14 vs. Commanders

The quarterback has already missed six games this season.

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Why It’s Way Too Early to Draw Any Definitive Conclusions on Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy

Until Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones win a Super Bowl, Minnesota still has time to determine whether their former first-round pick can excel in the NFL.

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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Enters Concussion Protocol; Status Uncertain for Week 13

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is in concussion protocol.

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Saquon Barkley, Not A.J. Brown, Is the One Holding the Eagles’ Offense Back

The once-feared Philly ground game went stagnant vs. the Cowboys. Plus, the AFC North has plenty of intrigue after a lively Week 12.

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Kevin O'Connell Gives Honest Review of J.J. McCarthy's Shaky Start With Vikings

J.J. McCarthy’s accuracy struggles plagued the Vikings on Sunday.

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Déjà boo: Sam Darnold didn’t think he’d see ghosts on the field again. Then he faced the Rams

The Seahawks quarterback has looked like an MVP this season. But his old failings returned in Los Angeles on Sunday

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Kevin O'Connell Was Furious About Vikings Offense's Penalty Woes vs. Ravens

The Vikings had eight false start penalties during a home game, the most by any team in the last 16 years.

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2025 NFL Midseason: First-Half Surprises, Second-Half Storylines, New Super Bowl Picks

Our writers and editors break down which teams they never saw coming, which trends are for real and who they now think will play in Super Bowl LX.

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J.J. McCarthy Showed Progress in One Key Area as the Vikings Beat the Lions

The young quarterback was good enough to keep this season interesting in Minnesota, and showed how to earn Kevin O’Connell’s trust.

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Carson Wentz Defends Kevin O'Connell After Playing Through Serious Shoulder Injury

Wentz defended O'Connell after the Vikings came under scrutiny for allowing the veteran QB to play through what ended up being season-ending injury.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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