J.J. McCarthy will play his first meaningful snaps of football in 20 months when he steps under center for the Vikings on Monday. Between his national championship victory and his NFL debut in Chicago was a major knee injury and subsequent recovery that resulted in, effectively, a season off from football. A logical observer would… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings need to win early
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Vikings training camp: J.J. McCarthy’s early progress and 5 key takeaways
EAGAN, Minn. — We’re told not to make too much out of one training camp throw, but this one might be the exception. Saturday. Early in the team period. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy faked a handoff, eyed the defense and curved a pass into a small area near the right sideline where only the receiver, Jalen… Continue reading Vikings training camp: J.J. McCarthy’s early progress and 5 key takeaways
Accolade Shows Jaguars Gave Up Too Early on Former Pick
In another world, Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver would have been the Jacksonville Jaguars’ long-awaited successor to Marcedes Lewis. Instead, Oliver played just a handful of games for the Jaguars after being drafted in the third-round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Taken after the Jaguars took a cornerstone player in Josh Hines-Allen and then… Continue reading Accolade Shows Jaguars Gave Up Too Early on Former Pick
Former Vikings First Round Pick Christian Ponder Shares Why He Struggled Early in His NFL Career
Before the Minnesota Vikings selected their current starting quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, there was Christian Ponder. The Vikings took him with the 12th overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft to be the future starting quarterback with Brett Favre retiring from the NFL. Former Philadelphia Eagles and… Continue reading Former Vikings First Round Pick Christian Ponder Shares Why He Struggled Early in His NFL Career
Top 5 running back targets for Vikings early in 2025 NFL draft
With the NFL’s pre-draft process heating up, it’s a good time to get familiar with some of the players the Minnesota Vikings could target with their first pick in April. Here at Vikings On SI, we’re taking a look at five players at positions of need who the Vikings should be looking at, whether with… Continue reading Top 5 running back targets for Vikings early in 2025 NFL draft
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Vikings say it’s too early to decide
Quarterback Sam Darnold’s disappointing finish to this Vikings season does not close the door on him returning to the team in 2025. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah told reporters during Thursday’s season-ending news conference that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback moving forward. Darnold, who prior to this year hadn’t been… Continue reading Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Vikings say it’s too early to decide
Early Draft Darling, Vikings’ Other QB, Divisional Round Opponent
Notre Dame corner back Benjamin Morrison (20) walks with his team during warm ups before a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Northern Illinois at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend. © Michael Clubb / USA TODAY NETWORK. The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered… Continue reading Early Draft Darling, Vikings’ Other QB, Divisional Round Opponent
Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson booed early, then silenced in return to Detroit
They grabbed two interceptions off Lions quarterback Jared Goff, marking only the third time all season Goff threw multiple picks in a game. Goff opened the game dicing up Vikings blitzes, but safety Josh Metellus got the upper hand when he tipped a hurried Goff throw into the air for linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. to… Continue reading Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson booed early, then silenced in return to Detroit
NFL Week 18 early odds: Broncos huge favorites vs. Chiefs; Vikings slight underdogs vs. Lions for No. 1 seed
We’ve reached the finish line of the 2024 regular season with Week 18 upon us. Some clubs will put a bow on the season before heading off into the offseason, while others will get their ducks in a row as they gear up for the playoffs. That creates a fascinating situation as it relates to… Continue reading NFL Week 18 early odds: Broncos huge favorites vs. Chiefs; Vikings slight underdogs vs. Lions for No. 1 seed
Dallas Turner sack shows why it’s way too early to lose faith in his upside
All it takes is one play to see why it’s far too early to lose any sort of faith in Vikings rookie Dallas Turner’s long-term upside. It was midway through the fourth quarter of Monday night’s game against the Bears. Turner lined up outside of Chicago tight end Cole Kmet and across from right tackle… Continue reading Dallas Turner sack shows why it’s way too early to lose faith in his upside