Vikings ground game gives McCarthy's debut late and vital boost
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has long realized how vital a vastly improved running game is toward his team's status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
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Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has long realized how vital a vastly improved running game is toward his team's status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night.
With dozens of relatives and friends in the seats, putting aside their allegiance to the Bears, McCarthy will play in his first NFL game on Monday night.
Aaron Jones was honored by being voted as one of eight team captains in his second season with the Minnesota Vikings.
When the Minnesota Vikings take on the Chicago Bears on Monday night, all eyes will be on quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
The NFL's Top 100 list is now fully revealed, and to no one's surprise, wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the highest-ranked Viking on the list.
Nobody who's been around Max Brosmer from his youth in Georgia to his FCS success at New Hampshire to his lone season of Big Ten competition at Minnesota is surprised he made an NFL active roster as an undrafted rookie.
The traditional NFL "chain gang" is taking a back seat to technology this season.
The Minnesota Vikings are adding a familiar face to their bedraggled wide receiver room, bringing Adam Thielen home in a trade with the Carolina Panthers.
The Minnesota Vikings are sending cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on Monday.
Carson Wentz is back in the NFL and Sam Howell is on the move again.
Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick, helped the Tennessee Titans wrap up the preseason by beating the Minnesota Vikings 23-13 Friday night.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Thayer Thomas is hoping to play well enough for a roster spot following two years on the team's practice squad.
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the New York Jets have agreed to trade for veteran nose tackle Harrison Phillips from the Minnesota Vikings.
Wide receiver has been a position of strength for the Minnesota Vikings ever since Justin Jefferson arrived in 2020, but thanks to injuries and a suspension, the team is entering this season with some question marks.
