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One of the more underrated matchups going into the Green Bay Packers’ regular-season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, at least to me, is how running back Chris Brooks will do against defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ blitz-heavy front. The Packers have said that they will be trying out a running back-by-committee approach early on in the […]
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith needs one more interception to join a trio of Hall of Famers in an exclusive group this season.
You win some, you lose some. But in J.J. McCarthy’s case, he seems to have lost it all. First, the Minnesota Vikings‘ QB1 job slipped away to Kyler Murray. Then, Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers brought another blow, as Carson Wentz moved ahead of him for the backup role. In the span of […] The post J.J. McCarthy Demoted to QB3 After Losing Vikings QB Battle to Kyler Murray appeared first on EssentiallySports .
With the exception of guys like Andrew Van Ginkel, the Vikings defensive line looks very youthful. The next-oldest is Jalen […]
Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrates after a touchdown during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images on September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Just a few weeks ago, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was competing with Kyler Murray for the team’s starting quarterback position. Now, he won’t even enter the season as the team’s backup. On Wednesday, the Vikings made a...
The Green Bay Packers still view Aaron Banks as the leading option at left guard for Week 1, but his availability remains uncertain because of his knee injury. Banks is set to take part in Wednesday’s practice on a limited basis after the issue restricted his involvement throughout much of training camp and the preseason. [...]
Ironically, the Seattle Seahawks might need help after Sam Darnold's Week 1 injury, and trading for Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy could be the solution.
Is It Over for JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings? — A Northern Digital Production
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and “Iso” Joe Johnson react to Drake Maye and the New England Patriots taking on Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seattle Seahawks to kickoff the NFL season, and much more! Timeline: 00:00 – Introduction 05:20 – Seahawks beat Patriots 37:50 – Viking’s head coach names Carson Wentz backup qb 51:25 – Tampa Bay and Baker Mayfield reach an agreement 1:01:25 – Joe Burrow not going anywhere 1:12:25 – Greg Newsome says NY has the best corner back room 1:19:50 – Bro...
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Tucker Kraft Not on Injury Report Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is not listed on the team’s Week 1 injury report as they get set to take on the division-rival Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Kraft is ready to roll for the season opener after [...]
Xavier McKinney knows Green Bay has a potentially valuable secret weapon against Kyler Murray. McKinney, though, certainly isn’t giving Minnesota any hints. As the Packers prepare for a pivotal NFC North showdown opener with the Vikings, defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon’s familiarity with Murray could provide Green Bay with an important edge. Gannon spent significant time […] The post Packers’ Xavier McKinney won’t spill key Kyler Murray intel before Vikings clash appeared first on Clut...
The Green Bay Packers are set to take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week One of the 2026 NFL season. With the wait for football finally over, Packers fans are hopeful that Green Bay will start the year out right by defeating one of their fiercest division rivals. Week One is not always a spectacular [...]
Lemps Talkin’ Pack takes a deep, unfiltered look at the 2026 Green Bay Packers in this special annual season preview—and Chris Lempicis pulls no punches. With the Packers set to open the season against the Minnesota Vikings, it’s time for one long conversation about where this team is headed and whether Green Bay finally has what it takes to make a serious Super Bowl run. From Jordan Love’s potential to become one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, to Matthew Golden’s breakout potential, Tucker ...
PA hosts Xs and Os ahead of the matchup with the Packers and is joined by Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Waived from IR: DE Keshawn Banks Dallas Cowboys Placed on IR: G Tyler Smith ( story ) Los Angeles Chargers Waived from IR: WR Dalevon Campbell Los Angeles Rams Waived from IR: DB Alex Johnson Minnesota Vikings Waived from IR: CB Marcus Allen New England Patriots Promoted: RB Lan Larison, P Mitch Wishnowsky Waived from IR: DE Isaiah Iton Seattle Seahawks Signed to active roster: S AJ Finley Promoted: RB Velus Jones, S Rodney Thomas II Waived: G Bryce Cabeldu...
The return of Minnesota Vikings defensive back Harrison Smith for a 15th season in the NFL has turned a lot of heads, especially in the NFC North. Green Bay Packers star quarterback Jordan Love also shared his thoughts on Smith coming back for another season. “I thought he was retired. I thought he was. Him […] The post Vikings DB Harrison Smith’s return gets candid response from Jordan Love appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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The Minnesota Vikings released their first injury report of the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday... and it's pretty darn clean.
Packers QB Jordan Love on Vikings exotic blitz: ‘You can get it whenever’ Minnesota’s scheme always a challenge, but Green Bay has experience to counter Sep 09, 2026 at 05:14 PM Mike Spofford packers.com editor Copied! Kyle Bursaw, packers.com QB Jordan Love GREEN BAY – It’s not as though Jordan Love hasn’t seen his share of blitzes in three years as the Packers’ starting quarterback. Heck, even just last month, Green Bay’s new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon threw as much pressure and d...
Pack Nation, are you hearing this? The ECHO Daily Brief just dropped and it is dead silent on the NFC North! Big Sal is fired up, dissecting this quiet from the Bears, Vikings, and Lions not as focus, but as pure, unadulterated panic. This isn’t just today’s silence, it’s a legacy of losing, a testament to their fear of the Green Bay Packers. Sal pulls no punches, calling out the manufactured hype and fantasy worlds of rival teams. Their silence is their surrender, a clear sign they know Green...
With the NFL officially kicking off the 2026 season on Thursday night, the power rankings are out and the consensus heading into […]
The Green Bay Packers are preparing to [finally] kickoff the 2026 NFL season. The long-awaited return of Packers football sees Green Bay pitted against one of their NFC North rivals, the Minnesota Vikings. Optimism is high among Packers fans despite Micah Parsons starting the season on the PUP list and running back Josh Jacobs being […] The post Green Bay Packers: 3 starting offensive linemen limited in practice on initial injury report ahead of Week 1 vs Vikings appeared first on Gridiron H...
Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images on September 9, 2026 Just a few weeks ago, Minnesota Vikings young quarterback J.J. McCarthy was battling with Kyler Murray for the team’s starting quarterback job. Now, he is not even going to be the team’s backup. On Wednesday, the Vikings announced a somewhat surprising decision ...