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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy shares a strong message about his health ahead of his return as the starter in Week 9.
McCarthy will be making his return in a crucial game for the Vikings, who have slipped to 3-4 this season, but remain 1-0 in NFC North play. A win over the Lions would be major for Minnesota making sure their season doesn’t start to slip away from them.
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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell did his weekly news conference on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center, and spent most of the 19 minutes talking about quarterbacks.
The Minnesota Vikings could end up dealing wide receiver Jalen Nailor ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, November 4.
The Minnesota Vikings received a deserved failing grade for their performance in last Thursday's loss to the Chargers.
The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, and Kirk Cousins wants out of Atlanta. Despite signing a four-year, $180 million contract with the Falcons 18 months ago, things haven’t turned