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Asked about the development of QB J.J. McCarthy the final five games of the season, Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell says his development is now “purely about decision-making," while noting that the team has “had a chance to win a lot of games if we don’t turn the ball over.”

Sports anchors from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit team up to look back at week 13 and provide a preview for the NFL's NFC North in week 14 as the Vikings hope to bounce back from a loss in Seattle.

On today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift,” Adam Llorens welcomed in FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich in studio to chat about the state of the Vikings, as well as the upcoming World Juniors Ice Hockey Championship coming to the Twin Cities. Plus, information on the CPKC Holiday Train, Minneapolis’ snow removal protocols, as well as an interview with University of St. Thomas Athletic Director Dr. Phil Esten to chat about the university’s first-ever berth in a NCAA D-I Tournament with the volleyball program.

The Vikings find themselves at a crossroads after a stunning 26–0 shutout loss in Seattle — their fourth straight defeat and sixth in the last seven games. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich breaks down how Minnesota’s offense never found traction, with rookie quarterback Max Brosmer throwing four interceptions in his first career start and Justin Jefferson limited to a career-low four yards. With J.J. McCarthy sidelined by a concussion and the season slipping fast, Jim and Adam discuss the growing questions surrounding what’s gone wrong and who bears the blame.

FOX 9 Sports Reporter Ahmad Hicks joined Rob Olson on All Day Monday to address the Vikings release of Adam Thielen, and the state of the team at 4-8 with five regular season games to play.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell met with reporters on Monday at TCO Performance Center and gave his reaction to the team releasing Minnesota native Adam Thielen at his request after he was a healthy scratch Sunday at the Seahawks.

Sunday on the Vikings Now Podcast, FOX 9's Jim Rich, Ahmad Hicks and Pierre Noujaim break down everything that went wrong in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Max Brosmer had four interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. The Vikings are 4-8, have lost four straight and six of their last seven, and the season is going down in flames.

Vikings QB Max Brosmer spoke with reporters Sunday after a 26-0 loss in his NFL debut at Seattle. Brosmer had four interceptions, one that was returned for a touchdown late in the first half.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters after Sunday's 26-0 loss at Seattle to fall to 4-8 on the season. The Vikings have lost four straight, and six of their past seven.

Vikings players Josh Metellus, T.J. Hockenson and Eric Wilson spoke from the locker room after Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. The Vikings fall to 4-8 with five regular season games left. They've lost four straight and six of their past seven.

On today’s edition of “The Afternoon Shift,” Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller catch up with Prosperwell Financial CEO Nicole Middendorf on Black Friday spending, learn about Edina’s consideration of a $20M pedestrian tunnel at France Avenue, preview tomorrow’s Thanksgiving Game between the Packers and Lions with FOX6 Milwaukee sports director Tim Van Vooren, and look ahead to the Vikings at Seahawks game on Sunday. All that and more on “The Afternoon Shift”!

Vikings players Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson and Aaron Jones spoke to reporters after practice on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center in Eagan. The Vikings head to Seattle on Sunday at 4-7, having lost five of their last six games. The Seahawks are 8-3 and have won four of their past five.