McCarthy’s Slow Return: Head Coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed McCarthy will likely return for the Week 9 clash against the Lions, but given his history of injuries and lack of confidence displayed in the opening weeks, throwing him into a high-pressure division game might be reckless.

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.

Vikings linked to finally making a trade for QB Kirk Cousins originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Minnesota Vikings are backed into a corner. J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz are both hurting, and neither quarterback has played particularly well when on the field.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert took a wicked late shot at the hands of a Minnesota Vikings defender on Thursday night. Herbert popped back up and fired a touchdown to rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden a few plays later.

The Minnesota Vikings plan to start JJ McCarthy if he is healthy in week 9, post Thursday night's game, according to Albert Breer.

When the Vikings play their next game, nine days from now against the Lions, they need to see what quarterback J.J. McCarthy can do. His high ankle sprain was, we're told, was a 4-6 week injury. The Week 9 game will land seven weeks from when it happened.

NFL reporters Kevin Seifert for the Vikings and Kris Rhim for the Chargers will provide updates on all the biggest plays and highlights from SoFi Stadium. Vikings-Chargers highlig