The Minnesota Vikings constructed a roster that was supposed to win now and analyst Dan Orlovsky calls them out for failing to look anything close to that.

A football injury doctor ripped the Minnesota Vikings over their decision on starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

We're nearing the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, and the Minnesota Vikings may soon be on their third starting quarterback of the year. Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed as much this week, admitting undrafted rookie Max Brosmer is "an option" in the event Carson Wentz can't stay on the field as J.J. McCarthy's replacement.

That was a good old fashioned butt whuppin! Ain’t no two ways about that. I have always felt that a team will get it’s arse handed to it at least once a year. This felt like that game. I could see how folks would feel that it could happen again especially against the Lions.

J.J. McCarthy is in position to return as the Minnesota Vikings’ starter next week in Detroit against the Lions. McCarthy has missed five games with a high ankle sprain. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday morning that he “feels positive” about where McCarthy is from a health standpoint.

The Augustana offense flexed once more on Saturday afternoon, knocking off Southwest Minnesota State 57-29 on Mattke Field at The Schwan Regional Event Center.

The Atlanta Falcons are set to start Kirk Cousins on Sunday in the place of injured quarterback Michael Penix.

What did Max Brosmer prove as the backup for the Vikings over the past month while McCarthy recovered from a high ankle sprain? Though he was never called into action over the past month, the rookie was clearly somebody the Vikings felt comfortable turning to in a pinch.