Kevin O’Connell is forced to ready his team under a new quarterback. After an ankle injury forced J.J. McCarthy from the starting lineup, Carson Wentz has now been tabbed to take over. The quarterback position isn’t the only spot that has been hit by the injury bug, but Thursday’s report suggests things could be looking up.

ESPN's Kevin Seifert shared stats that show why backup Carson Wentz may have an opportunity to do more than serve as a spot-starter for Minnesota.

The Thursday practice report for the Vikings didn't do much to make fans feel much better about the injury situation facing the team. In fact, it included a setback in the status of franchise left tackle, Christian Darrisaw.

The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder following JJ McCarthy's injury.

Jones' injury means the Vikings' offense could now be missing starters at running back, quarterback, left tackle, center and wide receiver.

The Cincinnati Bengals are seeking their first 3-0 start since 2015. They'll visit the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday as three-point underdogs, per BetMGM odds.

But thankfully for the former FSU RB, the Minnesota Vikings are giving him another shot. A third shot, kind of. He's been signed to the practice squad. This is Akers' third stint with the Vikings after playing for them last season and failing to make the Saints roster before the commencement of the 2025 campaign.

This is going to sound like a heaping pile of cope. But, frankly, after the emotional toll of the Week 1 win and the disastrous loss in Week 2 to the