Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy unlikely to play Sunday due to ankle injury

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell announced Monday J.J. McCarthy is unlikely to play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals due to an ankle injury.

Vikings Now podcast | What to make of Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Falcons
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The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Atlanta Falcons 22-6 on Sunday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium, the 2025 home opener. After the game, FOX 9's Jim Rich, Ahmad Hicks and Pierre Noujaim dissect a rough night for J.J. McCarthy, the offensive line and more injuries to an already beat up roster. Is it time to panic?

Vikings offense struggles, injuries pile up in 22-6 loss to Falcons

The Vikings are 1-1 after a 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. The offense struggled from start to finish, and injuries piled up.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy after loss: 'I've got to play better'
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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy spoke with reporters after Sunday night's 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium. McCarthy was sacked six times, threw for just 158 yards and had three turnovers.

Vikings coach after 22-6 loss to Falcons: 'Long journey ahead' [FULL]
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Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters after a 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday NIght Football in the 2025 home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings players after 22-6 loss to Falcons: 'That was unacceptable'
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Minnesota Vikings players Josh Metellus, Dallas Turner, Adam Thielen, Eric Wilson and Justin Jefferson spoke with reporters from the locker room at U.S. Bank Stadium after a 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. The Vikings dropped to 1-1 on the season.

Gopher Pregame Show: Logan Loya talks transferring to Minnesota
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Before the University of Minnesota football team played at California-Berkeley Saturday night, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with Gophers wide receiver Logan Loya for the Gopher Pregame Show. Loya joined the Gophers this year after spending last season at UCLA.

Vikings without Harrison Smith Sunday night against Falcons

The Minnesota Vikings host the Atlanta Falcons for the 2025 home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday Night Football, and they’ll be without several key pieces on defense.

Lynx open WNBA Playoffs with dominating win over Valkyries

The Minnesota Lynx had a dominant Game 1 of the WNBA Playoffs against the Golden State Valkyries, with a 101-72 victory to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series. They’re on a revenge run to the WNBA Finals.

Boxing great Ricky Hatton dead at 46

Ricky Hatton, a former boxing world champion in the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions, has died.

St. Paul boxer Slink Proper fighting on Canelo vs. Crawford undercard

St. Paul's Sona Akale, otherwise known as Slink Proper, won't be pulling any punches during his fight on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford undercard.

Minnesota Vikings injury updates ahead of SNF
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Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O?Connell gives the latest updates on player status reports as the team prepares to open U.S. Bank Stadium for the 2026-26 season on Sunday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons.

Vikings' KOC offers fatherly advice to new dad J.J. McCarthy
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Drawing parallels between McCarthy and himself, Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O?Connell talks about his starting quarterback becoming a father for the first time on Thursday ? saying he told him that he didn?t need to ask permission to leave practice to be with his wife during labor, and offering some tips on what to say ? or not to say ? to her in the days ahead. According to KOC, it's all a part of "quarterback development."

Vikings: Justin Jefferson takes blame for J.J. McCarthy’s pick-6

The Minnesota Vikings are getting ready to host the Atlanta Falcons for Sunday Night Football. After Thursday’s practice, Justin Jefferson spoke with reporters and took most of the blame for J.J. McCarthy’s pick-6.

Vikings players getting ready for home opener
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Vikings players Christian Darrisaw, Carson Wentz and Harrison Smith spoke from the locker room at TCO Performance Center on Thursday.

Vikings vs Falcons preview
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FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Kelly Price previews the Vikings vs Falcons game happening this weekend.

Bercich Breakdown: Vikings 1st win of 2025 season
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FOX 9's Jim Rich spoke with Pete Bercich in the Bercich Breakdown to talk about the Minnesota Vikings' first win of the 2025 season.

Harrison Smith calls return to Vikings 'fluid'
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Vikings safety Harrison Smith spoke from the locker room at TCO Performance Center on Wednesday for the first time since missing about three weeks of practice with a personal health matter. Smith called his return to the field "fluid."