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Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

J.J. McCarthy was unable to finish Sunday's win over the Packers due to pain in his throwing hand.

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J.J. McCarthy was unable to finish Sunday's win over the Packers due to pain in his throwing hand.

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Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) walks off the field after the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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McCarthy's up-and-down first season as the Vikings' starter came to an end on Sunday.

Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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McCarthy tried to give it a go on Sunday, but the pain eventually was too much.

Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) hands off the ball to Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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McCarthy won't have a couple of his weapons for Sunday's game against Green Bay.

Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) drops back to pass against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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McCarthy appears destined to start at quarterback after logging practice as a full participant on Thursday. That's an improvement after he was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday.

Nov 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

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McCarthy will practice on Wednesday, which is a good sign for his availability on Sunday.

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Sincere McCormick saw some time with the Raiders in 2024 and now joins Minnesota.

Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) practices before the game at MetLife Stadium.

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Whether or not McCarthy will play this Sunday against the Packers remains up in the air.

Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Jones limped off the field after a reception late in the first half on Thursday.

Sep 28, 2025; Dublin, Ireland; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Myles Price (4) carries the ball on a kickoff return against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half during an NFL International Series game at Croke Park.

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Myles Price suffered an apparent ankle injury on the first play of Thursday's game.

Dec 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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The Vikings will be significantly shorthanded when they face the Detroit Lions on Christmas afternoon.

Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (27) rushes the ball against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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Minnesota's running back room will likely be thin on Thursday against Detroit.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) reacts during a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, Dec 21, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA

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McCarthy suffered an injury to his right hand in Minnesota's win over the Giants on Sunday.

Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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The Vikings did not hold an official practice and the designations are only estimations.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws the ball during a game against New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, Dec 21, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA

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The Vikings are still in the process of figuring out the damage to McCarthy's hand.

Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) is taken to the locker room after a hit against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium.

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Early reporting is that McCarthy avoided a broken bone in his right hand on Sunday.

Ryan Kelly snaps the ball against the Atlanta Falcons.

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It seems pretty likely that Kelly won't be back in Minnesota next season.

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The health of J.J. McCarthy is once again in the spotlight after he was crushed by an unblocked Brian Burns, leading to a strip sack that former Gophers safety Tyler Nubin scooped up and returned for a Giants touchdown.

Oct 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (97) gets pressure on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Minnesota will be without Javon Hargrave Sunday in New York.

Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw (71).

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Christian Darrisaw's season is over. The Vikings announced that their star left tackle will be placed on injured reserve and miss the last three games of the season, giving him a chance to hit the offseason running and begin the 2026 season healthy.

Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw plays at Soldier Field.

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The Vikings say they're taking it one day at a time with Darrisaw, but is he even comfortable stepping on the field again this season?

Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (1) is helped off the field by trainers after a touchdown during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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After three starters on the offensive line didn't practice on Wednesday due to injuries, two of them were back on the field in a limited capacity during Thursday's Minnesota Vikings practice.

Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) reacts towards the fans following the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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The Vikings only held a walkthrough on Wednesday, but they were without three of five starters on the offensive line.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) helps Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) off the ground on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Vikings 23-6

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The hope remains that Christian Darrisaw will play again this season and put his knee injury behind him in the future.

Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson (55) and Minnesota Vikings safety Joshua Metellus (44) tackle Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) during the first half at AT&T Stadium.

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Josh Metellus joins Jonathan Greenard in hitting the shelf for the final three games of 2025.