Vikings Now Podcast: J.J. McCarthy leads 27-24 win over Lions

Sunday on the Vikings Now Podcast, FOX 9's Jim Rich, Pierre Noujaim and Ahmad Hicks dissect an improbable 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. J.J. McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in his return from an ankle injury. The Vikings' defense sacked Jared Goff five times, recovered a fumble and special teams got a blocked field goal and a big return game from Myles Price.

Vikings locker room reacts after 27-24 win at Lions [FULL]

Vikings players Justin Jefferson, Josh Metellus, T.J. Hockenson, Javon Hargrave, Byron Murphy Jr. and Jalen Nailor react from the locker room after Sunday's 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. J.J. McCarthy sparked the win in his return from an ankle injury as the Vikings improve to 4-4.

Vikings QB Carson Wentz: 'I never once felt unsafe'

Vikings QB Carson Wentz spoke with reporters on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center about his decision to play through an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. He was placed on injured reserve on Monday, and will have season-ending surgery.

Vikings facing scrutiny over quarterback situation

The Minnesota Vikings coaching staff is under scrutiny after Carson Wentz had to go on injured reserve due to an injury in his non-throwing shoulder that he played through. J.J. McCarthy is poised to return. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks dives into the situation.

1st and North: Week 9

Sports anchors from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit team up to look back at week eight and provide a preview for the NFL's NFC North in week nine during which the Vikings will face the Lions in this week's episode of 1st and North.

Jim Rich talks Vikings QB situation

The Minnesota Vikings put Carson Wentz on injured reserve Monday, paving the way for J.J. McCarthy to return as the starting quarterback. Jim Rich joined FOX 9's All Day with Amy Hockert to dissect the Vikings' decision to have Wentz play despite an injury to his non-throwing shoulder that now requires surgery.

Carson Wentz's college coach talks injuries

Randy Hedberg, the former quarterbacks coach at North Dakota State University, joined FOX 9's All Day with Amy Hockert on Tuesday to talk about his play and injuries with the Bison. Wentz's season with the Vikings is over as he needs surgery on his non-throwing shoulder.