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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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Vikings | Jonathan Greenard ruled out for Week 12 Sun Nov 23, 10:55 AM
Minnesota Vikings LB Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) will not be active for Week 12's game versus the Green Bay Packers, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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Vikings | Minnesota makes roster moves Sat Nov 22, 04:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Cam Akers was released from the practice squad Saturday, Nov. 22, while Dwight McGlothern Jr. was signed to the practice squad and elevated to the active roster ahead of the Week 12 game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Vikings | Ryan Kelly activated prior to Week 12 Sat Nov 22, 04:54 PM
Minnesota Vikings C Ryan Kelly (concussion) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Nov. 22, and he enters the Week 12 game against the Green Bay Packers without any designation.
Link to story Vikings | Aaron Jones sharp since return Sat Nov 22, 12:03 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones is averaging 5.7 yards per carry and 82.7 yards from scrimmage in three games since returning from injury.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings have a struggling young quarterback in JJ McCarthy, so it makes sense to lean on the run. That means Jones is in for a sizable workload while McCarthy figures things out. Against the Packers in Week 12, Jones is an RB2/flex option. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson continues to underwhelm Sat Nov 22, 10:28 AM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson has yet to reach 50 receiving yards in a game this season, and he has finished with three or fewer receptions in four straight games.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs aren't starting Hockenson, but some may have him as a TE2/bye option. Hockenson is struggling to produce, but it makes sense given the state of the Vikings' passing game. It's a low-volume passing attack with a young quarterback who is struggling to make plays. As JJ McCarthy struggles, guys down the pecking order like Hockenson just aren't going to have quality or quantity of targets. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones good to go Fri Nov 21, 04:55 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) practiced in full all week and no longer appears on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Jones has been on the injury report with this shoulder issue for a couple of weeks, but he's played through it. He's the clear lead back in Minnesota and can be relied on as an RB2 in this revenge game against the Packers. |
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Vikings | Week 12 injury report for Minnesota Fri Nov 21, 04:50 PM
Minnesota Vikings DE Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) was limited in practice on Friday, Nov. 21, and is listed as questionable for Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers. C Ryan Kelly (concussion) practiced in full on Friday and is listed as questionable. S Harrison Smith (rest), DL Javon Hagrave (rest), and DL Jonathan Allen (rest) were limited in practice on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. OT Christian Darrisaw (knee), G Will Fries (knee), and RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Vikings | Thursday practice report for Vikings Thu Nov 20, 04:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 20. OG Will Fries (knee) and DE Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) were limited during practice. RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) and C Ryan Kelly (concussion) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones fully practices Thu Nov 20, 04:30 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 20.
| Footballguys view: It looks like Jones is going to be out there for the Vikings in Week 12. With the continued struggles of 9....err, JJ McCarthy, the Vikings should run as much as possible. That makes Jones an RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs. |
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Vikings | Wednesday practice report for Vikings Wed Nov 19, 05:20 PM
Minnesota Vikings OG Will Fries (knee) and DE Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19. OT Christian Darrisaw (knee), RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) and C Ryan Kelly (concussion) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones fully practices Wed Nov 19, 05:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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Vikings | Josh Metellus finishes with 10 total tackles Sun Nov 16, 05:34 PM
Minnesota Vikings S Josh Metellus recorded three solo tackles and 10 total tackles against the Chicago Bears in Week 11.
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Vikings | Blake Cashman big part of defense in Week 11 Sun Nov 16, 05:32 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Blake Cashman recorded six solo tackles and 15 total tackles against the Chicago Bears in Week 11.
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Vikings | Adam Thielen not a big factor Sun Nov 16, 05:30 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen caught one pass for six yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 11. He was targeted two times during the game.
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Vikings | Jalen Nailor quiet in Week 11 Sun Nov 16, 05:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor caught one pass for 16 yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 11. He was targeted one time during the game.
Link to story Vikings | Touchdown for Jordan Addison Sun Nov 16, 05:25 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught two passes for 20 yards and one touchdown against the Chicago Bears in Week 11. He was targeted seven times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Addison scored, and he was behind Nahshon Wright in the end zone on one of JJ McCarthy's interceptions, but Wright made a highly athletic play to snatch the ball out of the air. Addison's fantasy outlook is dim with McCarthy even though it's easy to see how it could be so much better. Don't drop him unless you are in a roster spot bind with four teams on bye next week, but Addison is not a great option next week at Green Bay or in Week 13 at Seattle. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson posts 39 receiving yards Sun Nov 16, 05:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught three passes for 39 yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 11. He was targeted six times during the game.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson leading receiver in Week 11 Sun Nov 16, 05:11 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson caught five passes for 61 yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 11. He was targeted nine times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson has been the target on three of the four JJ McCarthy interceptions over the last two games. McCarthy also missed him early in the game and by the second half, Jefferson was visibly frustrated on the sidelines. It's hard to imagine putting Jefferson on your bench, but it's clear that he's not going to live up to his first round fantasy draft pick value with McCarthy at quarterback. |
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Vikings | Jordan Mason reaches end zone Sun Nov 16, 05:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason rushed for 45 yards and one touchdown on six carries against the Chicago Bears in Week 11.
| Footballguys view: In a reprise of the thrilling Week 1 comeback game script, Mason broke off a few runs once the Vikings fell behind, but the special teams and defense failed the team and allowed the Bears to kick a game-winning field goal in the final seconds. He's just a desperation play and injury upside backup in a disappointing offense and not an essential hold in short bench leagues. |
Vikings | Aaron Jones finishes with 81 total yards Sun Nov 16, 05:03 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones rushed for 70 yards on 16 carries against the Chicago Bears in Week 11. He also caught three passes for 11 yards during the game.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy throws one TD, two INTs Sun Nov 16, 05:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy went 16-for-32 for 150 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Chicago Bears in Week 11.
| Footballguys view: In what has become a typical storyline for McCarthy, he missed some throws, but his receivers also let him down on plays that could have altered the course the game. He threw another interception on a deep ball to Justin Jefferson, and Jefferson appeared to be very frustrated on the sidelines in the second half. It's way too early to say anything about McCarthy's long term outlook, but for redraft leagues, McCarthy isn't an essential hold with games against the Packers and Seahawks on the road up the next two weeks. He could have value as a QB2/Superflex/Streamer if he settles down by the time he faces the Commanders in Week 14. |
Vikings | Isaiah Rodgers out of game Sun Nov 16, 02:10 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Isaiah Rodgers (head) left the Week 11 game early and is being evaluated for a concussion. He is considered questionable to return.
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