It’s week nine of the Minnesota Vikings season and reality has not played out according to plan. The Vikings are a 3-4 football team that is struggling to find an identity on both sides of the ball, and a competent quarterback who can stay healthy.

In particular, Campbell pointed out on Tuesday two young Vikings players that have impressed him: J.J. McCarthy and Jalen Redmond.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed the team’s upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings, calling them a strong divisional opponent with a talented roster, along with former Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.

Over the last few weeks, the Minnesota Vikings' defense has been struggling. Whether it's due to injuries, poor scheme against some talented quarterbacks, or just players not making plays, there have been multiple issues across the board.

The Vikings may be destined to land one SEC defender in the 2026 NFL Draft if mock drafts are a sign of anything.

NFL Week 9 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for the Sunday football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.

Wentz, who sported a large brace on his left shoulder, took five sacks and several more hits and was seen wincing throughout the night. Wentz, filling in for J.J. McCarthy (ankle), finished 15 for 27 for 144 yards. The Vikings managed just 34 rushing yards compared to the Chargers' 207. Minnesota has lost three of four.

The Vikings continue to be linked to their former quarterback despite them being seemingly all in on J.J. McCarthy.

Carson Wentz took a beating against the Chargers. As the future of the Vikings looked on from the sidelines, Wentz was allowed to fail on Thursday.

A football injury doctor ripped the Minnesota Vikings over their decision on starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Daniel Jones was with the Vikings late last season. He signed with the Indianapolis Colts in the offseason and is now enjoying a breakout season as an MVP front-runner.