The Minnesota Vikings finally looked like a team that can compete in the NFC on Sunday afternoon, taking it to the Detroit Lions throughout the entire game, and got their first win against the Motor City Kitties since September of 2022 27-24.

Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes in his third career start and the Lions struggled to sustain offensive possessions for the third straight game as the Vikings upset the Lions, 27-24, at Ford Field.

An NFL insider reveals the Minnesota Vikings’ honest stance on Daniel Jones and Sam Darnold, who left this past offseason.

The Vikings defense generated a pressure rate of 47.6% and a season-high five sacks in their Week 9 win over the Lions, with 10 different defenders recording at least one pressure. Eric Wilson led the team with six pressures and two sacks on 17 pass rushes. #MINvsDET | #Skol pic.twitter.com/4qFOPjXPnD

Quarterback JJ McCarthy is back under center for the Minnesota Vikings and is throwing dimes all over the Detroit Lions' defense.

In the following period, linebacker Blake Cashman used his helmet illegally as part of a play. NFL officials hit him with an unnecessary roughness penalty totaling $23,186. It was Cashman’s second game back since he suffered a hamstring strain during the season-opener against the Chicago Bears.

The Minnesota Vikings‘ struggles aren’t just limited to their disappointing week 8 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers. Ahead of their upcoming clash against the Detroit Lions, coach Kevin O’Connell was hit by not just one but two penalties,

The Minnesota Vikings could still trade for a quarterback before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. That's according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, whose sources believe the Vikings could enter the trade market to pick up an experienced backup QB after losing Carson Wentz for the season to a serious shoulder injury.