The Vikings expect J.J. McCarthy back under center which is not necessarily good news for Minnesota. The sophomore signal-caller has been less than good thus far for the Vikings completing just 56% of his passes and throwing more interceptions (10) than touchdowns (9).

If the Browns and Rams do their jobs, the Vikings will control their own destiny when it comes to keeping their playoff dreams alive for at least one more week. They'll have to cap the day by going into AT&T Stadium in Arlington and beating the Cowboys in primetime.

The Minnesota Vikings signed a new quarterback option to their active roster before a Week 14 matchup against the Commanders.

JJ McCarthy spoke out about why it is so tough to read coverages with NFL disguises in a recent media interview.

Tight end T.J. Hockenson was a notable surprise on the Vikings' Wednesday injury report. He did not particpate in practice due to a shin injury.

On a cloudy and freezing day -- Dec. 28, 1975 -- at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota, Staubach launched a bomb that Pearson caught for a 50-yard touchdown with 24 seconds left to beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-14 in a divisional round playoff game.

The team has been linked to top running back prospect Jeremiyah Love in mock drafts. He would be able to help them establish the run better, take some pressure off McCarthy, so that he can find more success. All while they develop him more and give him the reps he needs for sustained success.

Jones tore his Achilles on Sunday, ending a remarkable rebound season for the former Vikings backup quarterback.