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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Quiet before last-minute TD
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 5:35 PM
Addison caught two of seven targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Addison was almost the hero after a quiet 59 minutes, as his 15-yard touchdown catch with 50 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter tied the game, and Minnesota took a 17-16 lead with the ensuing PAT. The Bears answered with a game-winning field goal to drop the Vikings to 4-6. Addison has caught just five of 18 targets from struggling quarterback J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota's last two games ahead of a Week 12 road game against the Packers. |
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Jordan Mason Jordan Mason Gets six touches to Jones' 19
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 5:34 PM
Mason rushed six times for 45 yards and a touchdown and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Mason didn't get many opportunities as the Vikings played catch-up for most of the game, so superior pass catcher Aaron Jones out-touched Mason 19-6. Mason made the most of his limited chances, breaking free for a 16-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. With Jones operating as the top option in Minnesota's backfield heading into a Week 12 trip to Green Bay, Mason may not get many carries against the stout Packers run defense. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Gets 19 touches in Week 11 loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:37 PM
Jones rushed 16 times for 70 yards and caught three of six targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Jones finished with a 19-6 edge in touches over Jordan Mason, but Mason scored a 16-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. Jones just missed scoring a touchdown of his own in the first quarter but failed to come down with a bobbling catch attempt on an acrobatic effort in the end zone. Heading into a Week 12 road game against his former team in Green Bay, Jones has reestablished himself as the top option in Minnesota's backfield. |
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J.J. McCarthy J.J. McCarthy Struggles continue in Week 11 loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 4:36 PM
McCarthy completed 16 of 32 passes for 150 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: McCarthy turned 19 first-half pass attempts into just 74 yards and threw two interceptions as the Vikings took a 10-3 deficit into the locker room. He didn't complete another pass until less than three minutes remained in the fourth quarter, but McCarthy then proceeded to engineer a go-ahead drive capped by a 15-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison, which gave the Vikings a 17-16 lead. Chicago answered with a game-winning field goal on the game's final play, overshadowing McCarthy's late-game heroics. The struggling McCarthy has thrown for 158 yards or fewer in four of five starts heading into a Week 12 trip to Green Bay. |
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Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson Another middling game with McCarthy
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 3:44 PM
Jefferson caught five of nine targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Jefferson accounted for 53 of J.J. McCarthy's 74 passing yards in the first half. All 76 of McCarthy's second-half passing yards came on Minnesota's go-ahead drive in the final minutes, which included an eight-yard catch by Jefferson. Unfortunately for the Vikings, Chicago answered with a game-winning field goal on the game's final possession. Jefferson is averaging just 54 receiving yards per game in McCarthy's five starts compared to 95 receiving yards in the five games started by Carson Wentz (shoulder). With Wentz done for the season, the Vikings will have little choice but to stick with the struggling McCarthy in Week 12 against the Packers. |
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J.J. McCarthy J.J. McCarthy Seen warming up with wrap on hand
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 11:03 AM
McCarthy was seen warming up before Sunday's game with a wrap on his right throwing hand, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. However, it's the same bandage he had on his hand throughout the week of practice, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: McCarthy opened Week 11 prep Wednesday as limited due to a right hand injury, but he was not on the injury report thereafter and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Chicago. McCarthy suffered the right hand injury after hitting it on the helmet of a Ravens defender while following through on a pass attempt in Week 10. While McCarthy does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game, the use of a wrap on his hand in pre-game warmups shows it could be of some concern. |
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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Returning from two-game absence
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 4:37 PM
Oliver (foot) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Oliver logged a full practice Friday, and his lack of an injury tag means he will return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a foot injury. He'll slot back into the TE2 spot behind T.J. Hockenson, which means less snaps on offense will be available for Ben Yurosek and Ben Sims. Oliver has caught five passes (on seven targets) for 61 yards and two touchdowns across seven regular-season games. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Good to go
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 3:06 PM
Jones (shoulder/toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with the Bears, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Jones played through the same two injuries during last week's 27-19 loss to Baltimore, taking 72 percent of offensive snaps while turning 15 touches into 69 yards and a TD. He handled a similar portion of Minnesota's backfield work a week earlier in the upset win over Detroit, prior to exiting in the second half with an AC joint sprain. The shoulder injury may continue to limit his practice reps some, but Jones did manage a full session Friday to close out the week, suggesting he's all systems go for a home game against the Bears. |
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J.J. McCarthy J.J. McCarthy Cleared to play
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 1:56 PM
McCarthy (hand) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Chicago, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: As expected, following McCarthy's return to full practice participation Thursday. He hit his right hand on the helmet of a Baltimore defender during the Week 10 loss, perhaps impacting his accuracy down the stretch, but it sounds like he's throwing passes and taking snaps without any problem 4-5 days later. |
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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Limited again Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 4:12 PM
Oliver (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Oliver was unable to practice over the past two weeks due to a foot injury, and a second consecutive limited practice Thursday indicates that he is progressing well in his recovery. A third limited practice or an upgrade to full participation Friday would bode well for Oliver's availability in Sunday's divisional clash with the Bears. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Limited again Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 3:15 PM
Jones (shoulder/toe) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Analysis: Jones has now logged back-to-back limited practices to begin Week 11 preparations as he continues to nurse a toe injury and an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. He played through both injuries Week 10 against the Ravens, carrying the ball nine times for 47 yards and a score while securing three of six targets for 22 yards, so as long as he's able to practice on at least a limited basis again Friday, it seems Jones has solid odds of being cleared for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bears. |
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J.J. McCarthy J.J. McCarthy Full practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 3:05 PM
McCarthy (right hand) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: McCarthy opened Week 11 prep Wednesday as limited due to a right hand injury, which stemmed from hitting it on the helmet of a Ravens defender while following through on a throw this past Sunday. He's been wearing padding on the hand in question in practice this week, but on Thursday he was able to take snaps under center and also attempt passes, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. McCarthy's ensuing listing of full indicates that he's good to go ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bears. |
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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Returns to practice
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 8:38 PM
Oliver (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: A foot injury prevented Oliver from practicing over the past two weeks and caused him to be sidelined for Weeks 9 and 10. His ability to practice in at least a limited capacity indicates that he is progressing in his recover, and head coach Kevin O'Connell relayed to reporters Monday that he expects Oliver to be available for Sunday's NFC North clash against the Bears, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Oliver's return would mean less rotational snaps at tight end would be available for Ben Yurosek and Ben Sims. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Remains limited in practice
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 4:17 PM
Jones (shoulder/toe) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Jones is dealing with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder and also a toe injury for a second week in a row, but he was able to play through them this past Sunday against the Ravens and turn 12 touches into 69 yards from scrimmage and one TD. Meanwhile, Jordan Mason played second fiddle to Jones en route to five touches for 31 total yards. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Jones again enters the weekend with a designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bears. |
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J.J. McCarthy J.J. McCarthy Limited due to hand injury
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 4:01 PM
McCarthy (right hand) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.
Analysis: McCarthy hit his right hand on a Baltimore defender's helmet while following through on a pass during this past Sunday's loss to the Ravens, but he didn't miss a snap, completed 20 of 42 passes for 248 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions and rushed five times for 48 yards. Alec Lewis of The Athletic reported Wednesday that McCarthy has some swelling on the hand in question, but there's been no indication that he's in danger of missing Sunday's contest against the Bears. |
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Adam Thielen Adam Thielen Two catches against Ravens
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 8:37 AM
Thielen caught two of three targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Thielen played just nine of the Vikings' 65 offensive snaps Sunday, operating as Minnesota's No. 4 wide receiver. The veteran wideout's two receptions in the contest were his first grabs since Week 7. Since teammate Jordan Addison returned from his three-game suspension in Week 4, Thielen is averaging roughly 10 snaps per game. With such limited opportunities, the 35-year-old remains far off the fantasy radar heading into Week 11 matchup against the Bears. |
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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Expected to play Week 11
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 4:12 PM
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that he expects Oliver (foot) to return to practice this week and play Sunday against the Bears, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Oliver missed the previous two games with a sprained foot but is closing in on a return to action. The veteran tight end is mainly used as a blocker by the Vikings, as he's only secured five catches for 61 yards and two touchdowns this season. |
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T.J. Hockenson T.J. Hockenson Just two receptions in loss
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 12:17 PM
Hockenson had two receptions for eight yards on two targets in Sunday's loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: Hockenson hasn't had much action with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback as he's had just 12 targets in his four games behind center. He's not blocking more with Josh Oliver sidelined (foot) as he went out on a route on 44 of his 58 snaps on offense, so there's some hope for an increase in receptions. |
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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Poor showing on 11 targets
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 10:10 PM
Addison recorded three receptions on 11 targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Addison earned double-digit targets for the second time this season, though he struggled to get on the same page with J.J. McCarthy. Addison has now been held under 50 receiving yards in four of six games this season, including both with McCarthy. He's likely to be a boom or bust receiver moving forward, with Week 11 presenting an exploitable matchup against the Bears. |
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Jalen Nailor Jalen Nailor Career-best performance
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 9:55 PM
Nailor recorded five receptions on six targets for 124 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Nailor made nearly all of his impact early and late in the game. He beat Marlon Humphrey deep down the field on the sixth play from scrimmage and then managed to turn upfield for a 62-yard gain that came just short of a touchdown. Nailor then came up big during Minnesota's rally late in the game, as he hauled in another deep pass for a 28-yard gain before making an impressive acrobatic 10-yard touchdown catch four plays later. This marked the first time that Nailor has reached 100 receiving yards in his career and also matched his career-high of five receptions. |
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