It may sound hard to believe, but the 5-8 Minnesota Vikings are still mathematically alive in the playoff race. The Vikings currently sit in the 11th seed in the NFC, and are the next team up to be ...

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's offensive plan, which simplified things for young quarterback J.J. McCarthy, worked well in Sunday's victory over the Commanders. David Berding / Getty Images EAGAN, ...

The Minnesota Vikings decided to hand the keys of the franchise over to second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy to begin the 2025 NFL season, but the road has been very bumpy thus far. Entering Week 15, ...

1,000-year-old horseshoes, sleds, and tools are emerging from a shrinking ice patch in Norway, telling the story of the rise and fall of a mountain pass and the people who traveled along it. The ...

Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication ...

Vikings face Commanders seeking momentum after a 26-0 shutout loss to the Seahawks. QB J.J. McCarthy has missed six games this season, including the loss to Seattle. McCarthy returns from concussion; ...

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Vikings are on a winning streak for the first time this season. The fact their back-to-back wins have come in their young quarterback’s two most professional outings of the ...

Two of the NFL's most disappointing teams, both aiming to end long losing streaks, meet Sunday when the Commanders visit the Vikings in Minnesota. Washington has lost seven straight -- tied for the ...

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy delivered a career-best performance on Sunday, dismantling the Commanders. Michael Owens / Getty Images By Alec Lewis, Nicki Jhabvala, Denny Alfonso The Athletic has ...

Any hopes of the Vikings making the playoffs are hanging by a thread after they staved off elimination with a blowout win over the Washington Commanders. It fairly ridiculous to even talk about the ...

Playoffs? What sort of nut even uses that word in relation to the 2025 Vikings? As insane as it is, it ain't over until you know who sings. Do you think Case Keenum and Stefon Diggs were aware of ...

J.J. McCarthy's redshirt rookie season in the NFL hasn't gone to plan. In his return from last year's torn meniscus, the Vikings signal-caller has started just six of a possible 12 games, struggling ...