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1st and North: Week 13

November 25, 2025 6:45pm CST

Sports anchors from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit team up to look back at week 12 and provide a preview for the NFL's NFC North in week 13 as the Vikings take on former QB Sam Darnold in Seattle.

H&H Podcast: The REAL Problem With the Vikings Offense (It’s not just McCarthy)

November 25, 2025 6:28pm CST

The H&H Podcast is back with another jam-packed episode breaking down a brutal weekend for Minnesota football. Starting in the NFL, J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings offense struggled once again. Henry Lake argues that McCarthy isn’t showing enough growth on tape early in his career, while Ahmad Hicks pushes back, pointing out the offensive line issues and questionable play-calling that aren’t helping the rookie quarterback. The two dive into whether the Vikings can still salvage their season — or if the writing is already on the wall. Shifting to college football, the Gophers’ road woes continued with a fifth straight loss away from home, this time to Northwestern. Once projected as an 8–9 win team, Minnesota now needs to avoid a collapse against Wisconsin just to get above six wins. Lake and Hicks debate whether P.J. Fleck is truly elevating the program or if the Gophers are falling behind as the rest of the Big Ten raises its standard. On the hardwood, Anthony Edwards erupted for 43 points against the Kings—but in another loss to a sub-.500 opponent. Lake believes the Wolves are playing down to their competition, while Hicks sees it as a temporary rough patch as they continue to shape their identity. Tune in for a full breakdown across the Vikings, Gophers, and Timberwolves in this week’s episode of H&H.

Holiday leftovers, Vikings woes, Free Bikes 4 Kidz giveaway, & more: Nov. 24, 2025

November 24, 2025 5:07pm CST

On today’s edition of “The Afternoon Shift,” Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller break down the Vikings’ loss to the Packers, learn more about the Free Bikes 4 Kidz program, get a taste of the Minnesota Orchestra, preview tonight’s Minnesota United FC MLS Playoffs match, learn how to make a Thanksgiving muffuletta, and much more!

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy in concussion protocol after Packers' loss

November 24, 2025 12:56pm CST

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters on Monday at TCO Performance Center and said quarterback J.J. McCarthy is in the concussion protocol. He reported symptoms on the team's flight home from Green Bay Sunday night. If he can't play this week at the Seattle Seahawks, rookie Max Brosmer would be in line to get the start.

Vikings Now Podcast: What happened in a 23-6 loss at Green Bay?

November 23, 2025 6:18pm CST

Sunday on the Vikings Now Podcast, it was a disastrous second half at Lambeau Field in a 23-6 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings drop to 4-7. FOX 9's Jim Rich, Ahmad Hicks and Pierre Noujaim break down what went wrong. Why is J.J. McCarthy struggling so much? what's with the Vikings special teams gaffes? What happens to the offensive line with Christian Darrisaw and Donovan Jackson injured? Is the Vikings' season over with six games left?

J.J. McCarthy after Vikings loss: "It sucks, I've got to be better'

November 23, 2025 4:22pm CST

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy speaks with reporters after a 23-6 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. McCarthy threw for just 87 yards, was intercepted twice and sacked five times.

Kevin O'Connell after Vikings loss: 'Our margin for error is razor thin'

November 23, 2025 4:14pm CST

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters after Sunday's 23-6 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Vikings drop to 4-7 on the season, and sit in last place in the NFC North Division with six games to play.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: 'It's frustrating to lose' [FULL]

November 23, 2025 4:10pm CST

Minnesota Vikings players Justin Jefferson, Josh Metellus, Will Reichard, Ryan Kelly and Aaron Jones react from the locker room after a 23-6 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field to drop to 4-7 on the season.

Sunday showdown: Vikings visit Packers in classic border battle

November 21, 2025 4:24pm CST

It’s a classic NFC North matchup as the Vikings travel to Lambeau Field to face the Packers this Sunday at noon on FOX 9. FOX 6 Sports Reporter Brandon Cruz joins the show to preview the Border Battle, offering insight on Green Bay’s offense and what to watch for on both sides of the ball.

Vikings not panicking despite 4-6 record with 7 games left

November 19, 2025 5:50pm CST

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, RB Aaron Jones and safety Josh Metellus spoke after practice Wednesday at TCO Performance Center in Eagan. The Vikings are 4-6 with seven games to play, and desperately need a win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell previews Packer Week [FULL]

November 19, 2025 1:10pm CST

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center ahead of facing the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. The Vikings are 4-6 and desperately need a win to stay in the NFC Playoff conversation.

H&H Podcast: Are the Vikings Done? Gophers Falling? Hoops Taking Over?

November 19, 2025 12:42pm CST

In the latest episode of the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake dive into a familiar storyline: the Vikings’ ongoing offensive struggles. From inconsistent drives to missed opportunities, the guys break down why Minnesota’s offense continues to sputter — and why this weekend’s matchup against Green Bay is shaping up to be a must-win. They also tackle the growing backlash toward J.J. McCarthy after his 50% completion day in the Vikings’ 19–17 loss to the Bears. Hicks pushes back on the “bust” label being thrown around just five games into McCarthy’s career, arguing fans demand instant success that isn’t realistic for young players. Lake agrees, but says some criticism is fair — and that McCarthy still needs to elevate his play as the season begins slipping away. Shifting to college football, the Gophers dropped another matchup against a top-10 opponent, and once again they looked outmatched. Both Hicks and Lake acknowledge the strong culture P.J. Fleck has built, but say the program urgently needs signature wins. In today’s NIL-driven era, fans want more than competitive culture — they want results. On the hardwood, optimism is high. The Gopher women’s basketball team is undefeated and playing deep into their rotation. With a healthy Mara Braun and Dawn Plitzuweit entering year three, Hicks believes this squad is poised to break into the Top 25 and stay there. Lake adds that fans should jump on the bandwagon early for both the men’s and women’s teams, noting that success under Medved and Plitzuweit may be coming sooner than people think.