The effectiveness of Minnesota's running game last week provided a blueprint for coach Kevin O'Connell as he tries to balance quarterback J.

J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday that he’s trying to fit in little reps everywhere, even taking 10 dropbacks every time he lets his dogs out in the yard. It’s a small part of the extra, outside work for the 22-year-old Vikings quarterback after his fifth career start,

One NFL coach offered a withering assessment of Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy after the team's 19-17 loss to the Chicago Bears.

The Vikings gave up a late 56-yard kick return to set up Chicago for the game-winning kick in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Bears.

Roger Craig, who played his final two seasons in Minnesota, is among nine semifinalists in the Seniors category.

By far the most frustrating thing about McCarthy is that his eyes are in the right place for a majority of these passes; his mechanics and accuracy just make it not matter. Jefferson w/free release vs Noah Sewell and he throws it to Duluth pic.twitter.com/0NaLimVVCh

The Vikings were without a couple starters for their walkthrough session on Wednesday, but they're definitely healthier than the Packers team they'll be facing at Lambeau Field this weekend.

NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk shared an interesting update regarding the Vikings' plans beyond January.