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Vikings | John Wolford back on practice squad Mon Dec 1, 07:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB John Wolford reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 1, after being on the active roster for the Week 13 game.
Link to story Vikings | J.J. McCarthy symptom-free, expected to start Week 14 Mon Dec 1, 03:42 PM
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy is symptom-free, head coach Kevin O'Connell says, and should emerge from the concussion protocol assuming he gets through a full practice on Wednesday. He is their expected starter for Sunday's game vs. Washington.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy's return would be a positive after Max Brosmer's inauspicious NFL debut in Seattle. If we wondered heading into this one if Brosmer could be much worse than McCarthy, we got our answer. Yes. He could be worse. The overmatched youngster completed 19 of 30 passes for 126 yards and four interceptions. Justin Jefferson caught two of his six targets for four yards. We'll be following up as needed, but expect McCarthy to be back under center on Sunday. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones considered day-to-day Mon Dec 1, 02:14 PM
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Vikings do not believe that running back Aaron Jones' shoulder injury is serious, and he is likely to be considered day-to-day.
| Footballguys view: As ClutchPoints.com suggested, that's the good news. The bad news is that "day-to-day" still puts his Week 14 status in doubt as Minnesota prepares to host the Commanders. Jones has been managing a shoulder issue for weeks and may have aggravated it in Seattle, which raises the question of how much workload he can realistically handle even if he's active. We'll continue to follow up while reminding you that Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott will be standing by to pick up any slack as needed. |
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Vikings | Adam Thielen requested and granted his release Mon Dec 1, 12:30 PM
Wide receiver Adam Thielen's second tour of duty with the Vikings has come to an end. The team announced that they waived Thielen on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Both Thielen and the team announced that the move came at Thielen's request because he would like to pursue opportunities for more playing time with another team in what he says will be his final NFL season. Thielen appeared in the first 11 games of the season before being inactive for Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. He only played 44 offensive snaps in his last six appearances for the Vikings. He had eight catches for 69 yards in his return to the team. |
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Vikings | Dallas Turner gets after QB Sun Nov 30, 10:12 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Dallas Turner finished with five tackles, two sacks and three quarterback hits in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13.
Link to story Vikings | Eric Wilson all over the field Sun Nov 30, 10:11 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Eric Wilson finished with a team-high 11 tackles, including eight solo stops and four tackles for loss, and a sack in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13.
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Vikings | Six grabs for T.J. Hockenson Sun Nov 30, 10:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught all six of his targets for a team-high 59 yards in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison targeted 10 times Sun Nov 30, 10:02 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught five passes on 10 targets for 36 yards in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson bottled up Sun Nov 30, 09:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson caught two of his six targets for four yards in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13.
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Vikings | Zavier Scott gets some action Sun Nov 30, 09:51 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Zavier Scott rushed three times for 17 yards and caught a four-yard pass in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Mason logs seven touches Sun Nov 30, 09:46 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason finished with a team-high 47 rushing yards on six carries and caught one pass for one yard in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13.
Link to story Vikings | Aaron Jones to have further evaluation on injured shoulder Sun Nov 30, 09:45 PM
RB Aaron Jones will have his shoulder injury evaluated further, head coach Kevin O'Connell said after Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: Jones left Sunday's game against the Seahawks in the third quarter due to the injury. He had just six runs for three yards, while totaling four receptions for 22 yards on four targets before departing. Jordan Mason, who briefly left Sunday's game with what appeared to be a lower leg injury, would be in line to start against the Commanders if Jones isn't ready for Week 14. |
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Vikings | Max Brosmer overmatched in start Sun Nov 30, 09:41 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer completed 19 of his 30 passes for 126 yards and four interceptions in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13.
Link to story Vikings | Ryan Kelly will not return in Week 13 Sun Nov 30, 06:27 PM
Minnesota Vikings C Ryan Kelly (hip) left the Week 13 game against the Seattle Seahawks due to a hip injury, and he will not return.
Link to story Vikings | Aaron Jones questionable to return Sun Nov 30, 06:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) left the Week 13 game against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half due to a shoulder injury. His return is questionable. Jones had just six runs for only three yards, while totaling four receptions for 22 yards on four targets before departing.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings offense is sinking to the bottom of the ocean with quarterback problems, but this could make Jordan Mason at least a viable flex if Jones has to miss time. The matchup next week against Washington is much better than the trip to Seattle in Week 13, so Mason is worth an add on the waiver wire while we wait for news on Jones injury. |
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Vikings | Week 13 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Nov 30, 02:34 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared WR Adam Thielen, OT Christian Darrisaw, QB J.J. McCarthy, CB Theo Jackson, OG Donovan Jackson, TE Ben Yurosek and DT Elijah Williams inactive for Week 13.
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Vikings | Christian Darrisaw's status remains uncertain Sun Nov 30, 09:34 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have not yet decided if OT Christian Darrisaw (knee, foot) will play in Week 13's game versus the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He participated in just one of Minnesota's three practice sessions held during the week on a limited basis.
Link to story Vikings | Jonathan Greenard likely to play Sun Nov 30, 09:27 AM
Minnesota Vikings DE Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) is expected to play in Week 13's game against the Seattle Seahawks. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after being a limited participant in all three of the Vikings' practice sessions held during the week.
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Vikings | Donovan Jackson listed as week-to-week Sat Nov 29, 07:50 PM
Minnesota Vikings OF Donovan Jackson (ankle) will miss the Week 13 game against the Seattle Seahawks due to an ankle injury, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Saturday, Nov. 29. Jackson is considered week-to-week.
Link to story Vikings | Dwight McGlothern elevated for Week 13 Sat Nov 29, 06:33 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Dwight McGlothern Jr. was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Nov. 29, ahead of the Week 13 game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Link to story Vikings | John Wolford elevated for Week 13 Sat Nov 29, 03:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings practice squad QB John Wolford was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Nov. 29, and will be available for the Week 13 game.
Link to story Vikings | Max Brosmer to start Week 13's game Sat Nov 29, 11:13 AM
Confirming a previous report, Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer will start Week 13's game against the Seattle Seahawks because QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) is still in concussion protocol, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy has to work through league protocol, and there's no telling how long that could take. Brosmer makes his first start on the road against a strong defense, so he's a low-end QB2 from a fantasy perspective. Adjust expectations for guys like Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, as we expect the Vikings to be as run-heavy on offense as possible. |
Vikings | Justin Jefferson good to go Fri Nov 28, 06:03 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (rest) practiced in full on Friday, Nov. 28, and no longer appears on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: A rest day is no concern for Jefferson's availability. However, a game with undrafted rookie Max Brosmer could cap his ceiling. Prior to this season, Jefferson carried a 'quarterback-proof' label, but rookie J.J. McCarthy has shown there are limits to that. We'll see whether Jefferson can produce with Brosmer, but this week, he's more of a high-end WR2 than the plug-and-play WR1 you drafted him to be. |
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Vikings | Week 13 injury report for Minnesota Fri Nov 28, 05:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings G Donovan Jackson (ankle) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks. QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) was limited in practice all week and has been ruled out. OT Christian Darrisaw (knee, foot), DE Jonathan Greenard (shoulder), S Theo Jackson (neck), S Josh Metellus (knee, shoulder), and DL Jalen Redmond (hip) were limited in practice on Friday, Nov. 28, and are listed as questionable. DL Jonathan Allen (rest), DL Javon Hargrave (rest), and S Harrison Smith (rest) were limited in practice on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. WR Justin Jefferson (rest) and DE Dallas Turner (hip) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy ruled out for Week 13 Fri Nov 28, 02:51 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) will not play in Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: Max Brosmer is expected to start in place of McCarthy. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury and missed five games earlier this year due to an ankle sprain. He'll miss a sixth game with this concussion, and possibly more. It's been a rough start for the young quarterback, and hopefully, some time off will give him a chance to reset after a handful of difficult starts. |
Vikings | Thursday practice report for Vikings Thu Nov 27, 05:59 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (foot, knee) and OG Donovan Jackson (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 27. LB Jonathan Greenard (shoulder), S Theo Jackson (neck), QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion), S Josh Metellus (knee, shoulder), DE Jalen Redmond (hip) and LB Dallas Turner (hip) were limited during practice. WR Justin Jefferson (non-injury) and S Harrison Smith (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson fully practices Thu Nov 27, 05:59 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 27.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy limited Thursday Thu Nov 27, 05:33 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 27.
| Footballguys view: Max Brosmer could be starting for the Vikings in Week 13. McCarthy has to work his way through the league's concussion protocol before he can be cleared to play. No matter who starts at quarterback for the Vikings, we expect them to lean on the run game as much as possible. McCarthy has been bad as the starter, so Brosmer can't be much worse. |
Vikings | Desmond Ridder re-joins Vikes Thu Nov 27, 12:07 PM
Free-agent QB Desmond Ridder (Vikings) re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad Thursday, Nov. 27.
Link to story Vikings | Justin Jefferson still believes in QB Wed Nov 26, 09:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson said he believes that QB J.J. McCarthy will improve in the future. 'It's early,' Jefferson said. 'He's new to the game. He's new to the NFL. I feel like he's going to bounce back in a different way than everybody else is going to think so.'
Link to story Vikings | Wednesday practice report for Vikings Wed Nov 26, 06:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (foot, knee) and OG Donovan Jackson (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. DE Jonathan Greenard (shoulder), S Theo Jackson (neck), WR Justin Jefferson (non-injury), QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion), S Josh Metellus (knee, shoulder), S Harrison Smith (non-injury) and LB Dallas Turner (hip) were limited during practice.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy limited Wednesday Wed Nov 26, 06:25 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Link to story Vikings | Limited practice for Justin Jefferson Wed Nov 26, 06:18 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (non-injury) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 26.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy progressing in practice Wed Nov 26, 02:37 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) will be limited in practice on Wednesday, Nov. 26, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
| Footballguys view: Max Brosmer is likely to start in Week 13. McCarthy has been downright terrible for the Vikings this year and now he must work through the league's concussion protocol. Expect a run-heavy gameplan for the Vikings the rest of this year. |
Vikings | Max Brosmer might start in Week 13 Wed Nov 26, 03:03 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer is likely to start in Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks if QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) cannot clear protocol in time.
| Footballguys view: Brosmer was undrafted out of Minnesota this year, and he's impressed behind the scenes. McCarthy has been one of the worst quarterbacks in the league this year when he's played, and now he's working his way back from a concussion. Brosmer can't play much worse than McCarthy already has for the Vikings in 2025. Expect a run-heavy gameplan from Minnesota the rest of the way no matter who is starting at quarterback. |
Vikings | J.J. McCarthy is in the concussion protocol Mon Nov 24, 02:01 PM
The Vikings may be turning to Max Brosmer at quarterback in Week 13. Head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Monday that J.J. McCarthy is in the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: O'Connell said that McCarthy reported having concussion symptoms after Sunday's loss to the Packers in Green Bay. Brosmer will take the first-team reps while McCarthy is working his way through the protocol and will start against the Seahawks if McCarthy is not cleared for the game. The undrafted rookie is 5-of-8 for 42 yards in four appearances this season, but has never started an NFL game. McCarthy, meanwhile, tossed two interceptions against the Packers and has thrown at least one interception in all six of his starts this season, and missed five games with an ankle injury earlier this season. |
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Vikings | Josh Metellus in on a dozen stops Mon Nov 24, 02:17 AM
Minnesota Vikings S Josh Metellus was credited with 12 tackles (three solo) in a Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
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Vikings | No receptions for Jalen Nailor Sun Nov 23, 04:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor ended up with no receptions on just one reception in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers.
Link to story Vikings | Adam Thielen held without reception Sun Nov 23, 04:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen had no catches on a single target in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Vikings | Josh Oliver records single reception Sun Nov 23, 04:55 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Josh Oliver had a 4-yard reception on his only target in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison blanked in Week 12 Sun Nov 23, 04:53 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison went without a catch on just a single target in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers.
| Footballguys view: You can drop Addison in short bench leagues and maybe even in typical redraft leagues with little hope of a Vikings offensive renaissance on the horizon. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson totals four receptions Sun Nov 23, 04:52 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson posted four receptions for 19 yards on four targets in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson leads way with four grabs Sun Nov 23, 04:49 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson posted four receptions for a team-high 48 yards on six targets in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers.
| Footballguys view: It's time to adjust expectations to see this as a typical game for Jefferson instead of a floor game. Perhaps the Vikings will get an offensive boost if they start undrafted rookie Max Brosmer, but that should illustrate just how much JJ McCarthy has been holding this offense back. The Vikings schedule does get easier after the game at Seattle next week, so there is some hope that Jefferson can help fantasy teams that make the postseason despite his disappointing campaign. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones good for 12 total touches Sun Nov 23, 04:47 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones rushed nine times for 41 yards in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers, and he had three receptions for 16 yards on four targets.
| Footballguys view: Jones was the clear lead back in this game to open, but the running game was good when Jordan Mason was in. Jones is a flex play against the Seahawks next week, but the Vikings offense is rudderless and it has run aground. Minnesota won't be creating any fantasy overachievers this season. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy struggles mightily in Week 12 Sun Nov 23, 04:16 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy completed 12-of-19 passes for 87 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers, while running twice for 10 yards. He also fumbled once, but was able to recover that.
| Footballguys view: It's not all on McCarthy, but this was a disastrous day for the Vikings offense in the house of a division rival. He was inconsistent, only driving the offense to field goals in the first half, and then overwhelmed by the Packers pass rush in the second half behind a banged up offensive line. We'll all be listening to Kevin O'Connell's comments about McCarthy closely to see what his status will be for next week rough matchup at Seattle. |
Vikings | Jordan Mason totals nine rushes Sun Nov 23, 04:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason rushed eight times for 42 yards in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
| Footballguys view: Mason got one drive to jumpstart the offense in the first half, and he was successful until he was stopped on fourth down deep in Packers territory. The Vikings offense is adrift, with no player that is a sure start at Seattle next week. Mason is a drop this week if anyone of interest on the waiver wire. |
Vikings | Blake Cashman rolls up 16 total stops Sun Nov 23, 04:11 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Blake Cashman registered game highs with 16 total stops with eight solo tackles in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Vikings | Christian Darrisaw will not return Sun Nov 23, 03:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 12 game and will not return.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings also lost starting guard Donovan Jackson to an ankle injury. JJ McCarthy was under constant pressure in the second half, but it wasn't all his fault. Minnesota travels to Seattle next week in no shape to face one of the NFL's best defenses. |
Vikings | Donovan Jackson suffers injury Sun Nov 23, 03:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings OG Donovan Jackson (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 12 game and has been ruled out.
Link to story Vikings | Week 12 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Nov 23, 11:46 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared LB Austin Keys, TE Ben Yurosek, DT Elijah Williams, OG Joe Huber, OT Walter Rouse and LB Jonathan Greenard inactive for Week 12.
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