Game Day

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.

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

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

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Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) and head coach Kevin O'Connell hug before the game at MetLife Stadium.

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KOC chose not to say anything definitive about the future of the Vikings' quarterback position.

Announcer Paul Allen appears irked during the Vikings-Packers game.

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As the crowd rose to applaud Harrison Smith in what may be his last game as a Minnesota Viking, emotions were high at U.S. Bank Stadium, including in the radio booth.

Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) pressures Green Bay Packers quarterback Clayton Tune (6) during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Dallas Turner looks like a problem for Minnesota's opponents next year and beyond.

Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) and Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham (30) celebrate after a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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We got the entire J.J. McCarthy experience in this one. And a C.J. Ham touchdown.

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.

Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Jefferson and the Vikings got the yards they needed before halftime on Sunday.

Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on during warmups before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Jefferson had a quiet game on Thursday along with the rest of the offense, but 1,000 yards is well within reach heading into the season finale.

Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew van Ginkel (43) celebrates recovering a fumble by against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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That was a weird win for the Vikings, which is reflected in some of the stats we found.

Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) passes the ball under pressure from Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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The Vikings got a legendary performance from their defense in a Christmas win over the Lions.

Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) celebrates after catching an interception against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Max Brosmer was awful, but Brian Flores' defense did more than enough for the Vikings to beat the Lions on Christmas Day.

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 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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It'll take quite the showing from an undermanned offense for Minnesota to pull off a fourth straight win.

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 outside linebacker Andrew van Ginkel (43) reacts with linebacker Eric Wilson (55) and linebacker Blake Cashman (51) after a sack against the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium.

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The Vikings haven't allowed a passing touchdown in a long time.

Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) reacts with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after rushing for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium.

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The Vikings have won three games in a row, which is bittersweet for fans to some extent.

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.

Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a catch against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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While J.J. McCarthy's hand injury will consume most of the attention following the Vikings' 16-13 win over the Giants, there were plenty of other talking points that deserve attention. Here are some of them...

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' defense had a huge day against Jaxson Dart and company at MetLife Stadium.

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.

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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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.

Vikings players exit the plane after landing in New York late Saturday night.

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It was nearly 11 p.m. EST on Saturday when the Vikings' team plane touched down in Newark, New Jersey, the result of a mechanical issue that forced pilots to turn the original team flight back to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Minnesota Vikings will be delayed getting to New Jersey for Sunday's game against the New York Giants after the team's plane was forced to turn back.

Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) celebrates after a play during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

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The Vikings' medical staff has some evaluating to do on a few important players.