Vikings

Carson Wentz to start for Vikings; J.J. McCarthy out 2-4 weeks

THE FORMER NDSU BISON STANDOUT IS SET TO MAKE HIS FIRST START FOR MINNESOTA ON SUNDAY.

Carson Wentz (11) practicing for the Minnesota Vikings. EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR/MINNESOTA VIKINGS) -Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters Monday that QB J.J. McCarthy is dealing with a high ankle sprain and will likely not play Sunday, September 21, when Minnesota hosts Cincinnati. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports McCarthy will likely be out 2-4 weeks. This comes after McCarthy missed…

Falcons trample J.J. McCarthy and Vikings 22-6 behind Bijan Robinson’s running, dominant defense

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus(54) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J.McCarthy (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (APPhoto/Bruce Kluckhohn) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bijan Robinson rushed for 143 yards and Parker Romo made all five of his field-goal tries in his Atlanta debut, and the Falcons smothered J.J. McCarthy for six…

J.J. McCarthy comes on strong down stretch in debut as Vikings beat Bears 27-24 in opener

PHOTO/AP CHICAGO (AP) — J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night. Chicago’s Caleb Williams had his first career rushing touchdown and threw for a score in Ben Johnson’s first game as the Bears’ coach. McCarthy delivered…

Happy 53rd, Todd Bouman!

The Minnesota high school sports legend went on to a productive college career and a relatively long stint in the NFL.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former NFL quarterback and revered St. Cloud State Husky Todd Bouman is celebrating his 53rd birthday on August 1st. Bouman has made a lot of football waves in this region. The Ruthton, Minnesota native attended both South Dakota State and St. Cloud State. NDSU fans may remember St. Cloud’s spanking of the Bison – an infamous…

NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles

Smokes from a wildfire rises over the Los Angeles Rams NFL football practice facility in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The playoff game…

Justin Jefferson scores game-winning TD as Vikings beat Seahawks, 27-24

Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after his touchdown reception against the Seattle Seahawks with Aaron Jones #33 at Lumen Field on December 22, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. ((Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images)) MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It felt like playoff football between the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field. The Vikings are chasing the No….

Sam Darnold rallies Vikings to 23-22 win over Cardinals, 10-2 record

Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a third quarter touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ((Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)) The Brief The Vikings are 10-2 after a 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium…

Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass as Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left and the Detroit Lions beat Minnesota 31-29 on Sunday, handing the Vikings their first loss…