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Vikings | One catch each for Tai Felton, Ben Sims Sun Dec 7, 05:02 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Tai Felton and TE Ben Sims each had one catch apiece on one target in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders. Felton's grab was good for 10 yards, while Sims checked in with a 9-yard reception.
Link to story Vikings | Justin Jefferson has another dismal showing Sun Dec 7, 04:57 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson posted two receptions for 11 yards on four targets in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders.
| Footballguys view: That JJ McCarthy was as effective running the offense as we've seen all season and Jefferson was very small part of the passing game has to be troubling. If you weren't benching him in fantasy going into Week 14, you are thinking about it coming out of Week 14 even with the Cowboys up next week. |
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson finds end zone in Week 14 Sun Dec 7, 04:54 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson posted two catches for 12 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders.
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Vikings | Two touchdowns for Josh Oliver in Week 14 Sun Dec 7, 04:52 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Josh Oliver posted two receptions for 24 yards with two touchdowns on two targets in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders.
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Vikings | Three catches for Jalen Nailor Sun Dec 7, 04:46 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor posted three receptions for 30 yards on three targets in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Addison targeted seven times Sun Dec 7, 04:42 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison recorded four receptions for a game-high 62 yards on seven targets in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders.
| Footballguys view: Addison wasn't a bust, but the Vikings were successful throwing almost exclusively to tight ends in the red zone, and JJ McCarthy didn't take a lot of chances throwing the ball downfield in a comfortable win. Addison is a worthy what-the-heck flex against Dallas next week, but it is possible that McCarthy reverts to poor form when he's not playing a defense as limited as Washington's. |
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Vikings | Four total touches for Zavier Scott Sun Dec 7, 04:40 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Zavier Scott ran three times for 15 yards in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders, while posting a 5-yard reception on his only target.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Mason finds end zone in Week 14 Sun Dec 7, 04:33 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason rushed 11 times for 52 yards and a touchdown in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders, while he was not targeted in the passing game.
| Footballguys view: Mason is running well, and the offense looks good when he is on the field. He is worth carrying as a potential matchup flex who also has upside if Aaron Jones gets hurt (again). The Cowboys run defense has been improved since they got Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams in trades, so next week is not the best one to roll Mason out there as a what-the-heck flex play. |
Vikings | Aaron Jones totals 14 touches Sun Dec 7, 04:28 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones rushed 14 times for 76 yards in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders, and he did not have a reception on a single target.
| Footballguys view: Jones wasn't a fantasy force, but he didn't leave the game with an injury this week and he ran well with JJ McCarthy actually looking like a quarterback in command of his offense. Consider Jones a what-the-heck flex against the Cowboys next week. |
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy tosses three touches Sun Dec 7, 04:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy completed 16-of-23 passes for 163 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders, while running six times for 19 yards.
| Footballguys view: This was the best game of McCarthy's pro career, but it was against possibly the worst pass defense in the league. Still, confidence is a big part of performance for young quarterbacks, and McCarthy should be more confident heading to Dallas next week. He's worth a look as a QB2/Superflex or Daniel Jones emergency replacement next week. |
Vikings | Andrew Van Ginkel records interception Sun Dec 7, 04:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Andrew Van Ginkel posted four total stops with a solo tackle, two passes defensed and an interception in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders.
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Vikings | Blake Cashman good for 10 tackles Sun Dec 7, 04:21 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Blake Cashman was good for a team-best 10 total stops with three solo tackles in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders.
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Vikings | Week 14 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Dec 7, 11:33 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared CB Theo Jackson, TE Ben Yurosek, DT Elijah Williams, DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, OG Joe Huber, QB John Wolford and OT Walter Rouse inactive for Week 14.
Link to story Vikings | MIN could bring in veteran QB for 2026 season Sun Dec 7, 10:31 AM
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to bring in a veteran quarterback during the offseason to potentially challenge QB J.J. McCarthy for the starting job, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Link to story Vikings | Christian Darrisaw ready to play Sat Dec 6, 11:16 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play against the Washington Commanders in Week 14.
Link to story Vikings | Ty Chandler ruled out Sat Dec 6, 04:10 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler (knee) has been ruled out of the Week 14 game.
Link to story Vikings | John Wolford signed to roster Sat Dec 6, 04:08 PM
Minnesota Vikings practice squad QB John Wolford was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Dec. 6. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Vikings | Week 14 injury report for Vikings Fri Dec 5, 05:51 PM
Minnesota Vikings S Theo Jackson (neck) and DT Levi Drake Rodriguez (neck) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 5, and have been ruled out for Week 14. OG Donovan Jackson (ankle) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. RB Ty Chandler (knee) and OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. LB Jonathan Greenard (shoulder), RB Aaron Jones (shoulder), S Josh Metellus (shoulder), DT Jonathan Allen (non-injury), DT Javon Hargrave (non-injury) and S Harrison Smith (non-injury) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. OG Blake Brandel (concussion), C Ryan Kelly (hip), QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) and DE Jalen Redmond (hip) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy on track to play Fri Dec 5, 05:47 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 14.
| Footballguys view: There's no way to sugarcoat it: McCarthy has been bad this year. However, the Commanders are one of the league's worst pass defenses. McCarthy doesn't belong anywhere near a starting lineup this week, but fantasy managers desperate for a quarterback might want to stash him before his schedule opens up down the stretch. |
Vikings | Aaron Jones should play Fri Dec 5, 05:37 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 5, but is not on the injury report for Week 14.
| Footballguys view: Jones has played through this injury for a few weeks now and clearly aggravated it last week. With Jones expected to be active this week, he can be relied on as a risky RB2. Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott fall well down the rankings, out of starting consideration in most leagues. |
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Vikings | Minnesota checks out Luke Elzinga Thu Dec 4, 08:52 PM
Free-agent P Luke Elzinga worked out for the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Dec. 4.
Link to story Vikings | Thursday practice report for Vikings Thu Dec 4, 06:46 PM
Minnesota Vikings OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) and DE Levi Drake Rodriguez (neck) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 4. LB Jonathan Greenard (shoulder), OG Donovan Jackson (ankle), S Theo Jackson (neck), RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) and S Josh Metellus (shoulder) were limited during practice. T Jonathan Allen (non-injury), OG Blake Brandel (concussion), RB Ty Chandler (knee), DT Javon Hargrave (non-injury), C Ryan Kelly (hip), QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion), DE Jalen Redmond (hip) and S Harrison Smith (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy takes part in practice Thu Dec 4, 06:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 4.
Link to story Vikings | Aaron Jones a limited participant Thu Dec 4, 06:20 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 4.
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Vikings | Wednesday practice report for Vikings Wed Dec 3, 07:04 PM
Minnesota Vikings OG Donovan Jackson (ankle) and DT Levi Drake Rodriguez (neck) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 3. DT Jonathan Allen (non-injury), OG Blake Brandel (concussion), RB Ty Chandler (knee), LB Jonathan Greenard (shoulder), DT Javon Hargrave (non-injury), S Theo Jackson (neck), RB Aaron Jones (shoulder), C Ryan Kelly (hip), S Josh Metellus (shoulder), DE Jalen Redmond (hip) and S Harrison Smith (non-injury) were limited during practice. OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) and QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) fully participated in practice.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy a full participant Wed Dec 3, 07:02 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Link to story Vikings | Aaron Jones listed as limited Wed Dec 3, 06:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 3.
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Vikings | Joaquin Davis joins practice squad Wed Dec 3, 02:09 PM
Free-agent WR Joaquin Davis (Broncos) was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Link to story Vikings | Ty Chandler returning to practice Wed Dec 3, 02:07 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler (knee) had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Dec. 3.
| Footballguys view: While Chandler has been out of action, Zavier Scott has filled in as the no.3 running back for the Vikings. If Chandler can get back on the field, then perhaps he'd get his role back behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason. |
Vikings | Desmond Ridder released Tue Dec 2, 01:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Desmond Ridder was released on Tuesday, Dec. 2.
Link to story 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.
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