US EditionShipley: With One Big Win, All Things Seem Possible Again for Vikings
J.J. McCarthy’s third NFL start is pivotal as the Vikings aim to break a six-season playoff victory drought, with his performance seen as key to the team’s future.
- On Sunday, Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy will start against the Detroit Lions in a make-or-break game framed as the chance to save the season.
- With Carson Wentz sidelined, the Vikings at 4-4 face a potential elimination if they lose, extending a sixth straight season without a playoff victory.
- McCarthy's early numbers provide context for the skepticism surrounding his return, as he completed 58.5 percent of passes for 301 yards, two touchdowns, three interceptions, and bookmakers list his passing yards total at 215.5 with Minnesota a 9.5-point road underdog.
- Success would revive belief that J.J. McCarthy can be the franchise quarterback hope, while failure would likely turn the season into a development laboratory for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Despite prior blowouts, Minnesota Vikings defense showed signs of rebirth Sunday with standout performances by Brian Cashman and Eric Wilson in their 27-24 road victory over the Detroit Lions.
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Shipley: With one big win, all things seem possible again for Vikings
The Vikings are off the mat, and it’s not just because quarterback J.J. McCarthy played the best game of his nascent NFL career. No one who has been watching the Vikings knew exactly what to expect from McCarthy in his third NFL start on Sunday, but there were no doubt some diehards out there who earnestly believed he would be better than he was in his first two games, way back in September. Finding someone who would have predicted the defense w…
Adam Schefter Gives 3 Reasons Why ‘Pressure Is Big Time’ on JJ McCarthy vs. the Lions
JJ McCarthy has barely been fit to begin his NFL career. After suffering a torn right meniscus in the preseason last year, he missed his entire rookie campaign. Then, after just a game and a half of healthy play this year, he picked up an ankle injury in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons. This caused him to miss three games, but he’s finally set to return against the Detroit Lions today. Doing simple math, this will be just McCarthy’s …
Which Vikings player is the biggest threat to a Lions victory?
On its surface, it doesn’t look like the Detroit Lions have much of a challenge against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions are well-rested off their bye and just took down a better Tampa Bay Buccaneers team to move to 5-2 on the season. The Vikings, on the other hand, were just absolutely manhandled by the Los Angeles Chargers (37-10) and now sit just 3-4 on the year. However, things aren’t always as simple as they look. The Vikings will turn back…
Explaining the Details of Aidan Hutchinson's MASSIVE Contract Extension
Aidan Hutchinson’s extension, signed earlier this week, is a four-year, $180 million contract that makes him one of the highest-paid non-quarterbacks in NFL history. The deal includes $141 million guaranteed, setting a new record for a defensive player. This contract is designed to keep Hutchinson in Detroit through 2030, though it includes several void years (2031–2035) for salary cap flexibility. Thanks to OverTheCap.com, we can now look even …
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