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Dec 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium.

It had been over a month, but O'Connell finally got to break out a celebratory speech again.

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It had been over a month, but O'Connell finally got to break out a celebratory speech again.

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Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) gestures to fans while leaving the field following the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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It's all on the line Sunday at Lambeau. J.J. McCarthy gets his sixth opportunity to show the world what he's all about, and the Vikings need a win to stay relevant in the playoff picture.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws the ball away under pressure from Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings won the game, 31-29.

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The Vikings will need to pull off another unlikely upset against an NFC North foe to keep their postseason dreams alive.

Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes with the football during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.

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The Vikings might be catching a Green Bay team without a couple of its top offensive weapons.

Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (8) reacts after kicking a game-winning field goal against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Cairo Santos hit the game-winning field goal and then did a Skol chant Griddy in the locker room.

Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) misses a catch while under pressure from Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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The Vikings missed a huge opportunity as mistakes caught up to them again in a 19-17 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

Sep 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) drops back to pass against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field.

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Will the Vikings finish off a sweep of the Bears and keep their playoff hopes alive on Sunday?

Sep 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) reacts against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Soldier Field.

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The Vikings have to find a way to beat Chicago on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Nov 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings fans look on late during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Minnesota's season is back on the brink following a bad loss at home to Baltimore

Oct 12, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Fox Sports announcer Tom Brady looks on before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.

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For the second time in three weeks, Tom Brady will be in the booth for a J.J. McCarthy start.

Vikings OLB Andrew Van Ginkel at Ford Field.

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Van Ginkel was not pleased with Kalif Raymond's blindside block in Sunday's game.

Nov 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) celebrates an interception in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field.

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This was a classy move from Jackson's former college teammate, Terrion Arnold.

Nov 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell looks on after the match against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

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Minnesota’s upcoming schedule ranks easier than the Lions, Bears, and Packers, keeping the door open for a late-season push.

Nov 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell greets quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter at Ford Field.

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A huge upset win in Detroit has the Vikings back in the hunt for a playoff spot.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

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Amik Robertson had words for Vikings fans after being caught on camera trash-talking Justin Jefferson during Sunday’s game.

Nov 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) runs the ball in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

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J.J. McCarthy had ice in his veins when he completed a perfect third-down pass to Jalen Nailor to secure Minnesota's 27-24 win in Detroit Sunday afternoon.

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

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Safety Kerby Joseph is out for this week against Minnesota, which is good news for the Vikings.

Detroit Lions fans cheer against Minnesota Vikings before a third down during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

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Can the Vikings pull off a monumental upset as their young quarterback returns to action?

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs celebrates a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.

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Detroit’s heavily favored at home, but Lions reporter John Maakaron explains why J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings might not be as overmatched as the odds suggest.

Oct 9, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Bears safety Jaquan Brisker says he made Justin Jefferson cry during a game in 2022. Like, literally crying.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs against Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

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No one expects the Vikings to steal a win on Sunday at Ford Field. Here's what they'll have to do to pull it off.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches a play against Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.

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J.J. McCarthy and Jalen Redmond have impressed the Lions coach with aspects of their play this season.

Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) reacts after breaking up a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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Isaiah Rodgers is setting the record straight on his history with the Philadelphia Eagles just days before he faces his former team with the Minnesota Vikings.

Sep 14, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates after breaking away for a long run on a reception in the second quarter at Paycor Stadium.

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Chase talked a little lighthearted trash to his former LSU teammate ahead of Sunday's game.

Sep 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Former Chicago Bear quarterback Jim McMahon holds the Super Bowl Twenty trophy during half time at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Former Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer operates a limo service, and he was hanging out with Jim McMahon ahead of the '85 Bears 40th anniversary celebration.