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The Minnesota Vikings could trade for Giants QB Russell Wilson to back up JJ McCarthy rather than sticking with John Wolford.
Find out what the Minnesota Vikings are saying as they prepare for their Week 9 matchup vs. the Detroit Lions.
Andrew Van Ginkel hopes to return to the Vikings' defense for Week 9's clash with the Lions after being sidelined by a neck injury.
Detroit Lions pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson is excited to catch up with his friend and former college teammate, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, this weekend.
The Vikings continue to be linked to their former quarterback despite them being seemingly all in on J.J. McCarthy.
With six teams on a bye last weekend and most of the favorites cruising to victories, there’s not a ton of movement in this week’s ALLCITY NFL Power Rankings.
A football injury doctor ripped the Minnesota Vikings over their decision on starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
The Minnesota Vikings are on their first two-game skid of the year after another loss in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, they have to avoid a third loss by dealing with one of the best teams in the NFL, the Detroit Lions. The Wednesday practice report for the Vikings will serve as a potential barometer for how the team's week may go.
Wentz, who sported a large brace on his left shoulder, took five sacks and several more hits and was seen wincing throughout the night. Wentz, filling in for J.J. McCarthy (ankle), finished 15 for 27 for 144 yards. The Vikings managed just 34 rushing yards compared to the Chargers' 207. Minnesota has lost three of four.
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