After a final-day victory over the Green Bay Packers, things are finally coming into focus about how the 2025 season went and how things might go for the Minnesota Vikings in 2026. (1/2)

Although the Vikings have missed out on the postseason, there's nothing better than a final-day border battle against our biggest rivals with a winning season on the line.

You hear a lot about miracles at this time of year, and the Vikings’ Christmas Day victory over the Lions was pretty close to it. An anonymous offensive display saved by a couple of plays and possibly the best defensive performance by anyone this year…

The Vikings host the Detroit Lions for a spot of festive football this Christmas Day, but they'll have to do it without starting QB J. J. McCarthy. Sleep off your Christmas dinner before getting up to watch this one as the Vikings try to hold onto the chance of a winning record in 2025.

It was about as ugly as wins get, but no matter how it came, Sunday’s victory over the Giants put another W in the schedule for the 2025 Minnesota Vikings. Three wins in a row against the NFC East, but they came at a cost.

The Vikings head out on the road for the final time this season on Sunday, when they descend on the Big Apple to face the New York Giants. Can they notch another win ahead of home contests against divisional rivals to end the season?

A victory in primetime isn’t exactly what Vikings fans are used to so far this season, let alone recording back-to-back victories in 2025. But that’s what they did against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.

The North Star State takes on the Lone Star State this week as Minnesota travels to Texas to face the Dallas Cowboys. The Vikings snapped a four-game losing streak last week; can they go one better and win a second straight game for the first time this season? #ukvikingsfans #nfluk

Going from a shutout loss one week to a shutout victory the next is no mean feat; will it spark a new dawn for the career of Vikings quarterback J. J. McCarthy?

The Vikings are back at home this week to take on the Washington Commanders, one of only two teams currently on a worse run of form than the boys in purple. J. J. McCarthy is expected to be back under center – let's see if he can prove himself worthy of the starting job going forward.

A fourth straight defeat for the Vikings, a third different starter under center, and the season looks like it might be beyond saving. Breaking down what went wrong against the Seahawks and what the organisation might have to do to fix things, join Conor Tait for another SKOL from the Sofa.

It's past vs future for the Vikings this weekend as undrafted rookie quarterback Max Brosmer leads the team against the Seattle Seahawks and former Minnesota signal-caller Sam Darnold. Here's how you can follow all the action as the Vikings look to avoid a fourth straight loss:

Just when you thought it couldn’t get much worse, the J. J. McCarthy era hit another spectacular low on Sunday against the Packers. To give his thoughts on the performance, here’s Jonathan Pye with another SKOL from the Sofa. #skolvikings #skol #ukvikings #vikings #ukvikingsfans #nfluk

The Vikings are back on the road this weekend for their first meeting with the Packers this season. They suffered their first divisional loss last week, going down to the Bears on a last-second field goal. Here's how you can follow all this week’s action.

After another agonising loss on Sunday, we’re not going to dwell on the defeat. To diagnose some of the Vikings' issues under center, this week's SKOL from the Sofa is brought to you by professional quarterback and Vikings fan Conor Tait. 🔗 Check it out here: www.ukvikingsfans.co.uk/2025/11/17/s...

The Vikings take on the Bears for the second time this season on Sunday, and they’ll be keen to avoid losing for a second straight week again this year. Harrison Smith is set to make his 200th appearance as a Viking, here’s how you can mark the occasion by watching the game live.

The Vikings are looking for a second straight win for the first time this season, and QB J. J. McCarthy is looking for his first win at U.S. Bank Stadium. Will it come this weekend at home to Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens?

In this week’s Skol from the Sofa, content writer Jonathan Pye looks back at an unlikely but welcome divisional win as well as the impending trade deadline. 🔗 Check it out here: www.ukvikingsfans.co.uk/2025/11/04/s...

With Carson Wentz going on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury, Sunday presents an opportunity for J. J. McCarthy to return to the Minnesota starting lineup in the state where he made his name. Can he lead the Vikings to an unlikely win and get their season back on track?

Despite two losses out of the bye week, is it really all doom and gloom for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025? Fan club member @charleswheeler.co.uk is back to remind us there are still reasons to be hopeful! 🔗 Check out this week's Skol from the Sofa here: www.ukvikingsfans.co.uk/2025/10/27/s...

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On a short week after losing to the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, the Vikings have the chance to turn things around just a few days later on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers. Can Carson Wentz put Sunday's dismal performance behind him that quickly?

The Vikings are back from a two-week European trip and a bye week, so what better time to take on the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles? The Eagles' run game has sputtered this season – can the Vikings keep them contained and notch a second straight win for the first time this season?

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The Vikings couldn't have bounced back much better than with a record-laden win over the Bengals last weekend. This week we take on old foes in a new location as Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers host this week 4 clash at Dublin's Croke Park. Check out the preview article linked below ⬇️

Want to get your hands on an exclusive Vikings fan bundle to celebrate the new season and support a meaningful cause? Our Co-Founder & Vice President John Macdonald will be cycling solo for over 600km from Croke Park in Dublin to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, all to raise money for Mind.

Here’s the itinerary for this week in Dublin! Have fun and see you all throughout the week! #skol

Sounds like Isaiah Rodgers, Will Reichard, Carson Wentz and Christian Darrisaw got game balls today. Kevin O’Connell said giving Darrisaw his meant a little more because of the journey he’s been on to return.

Carson Wentz will get “another opportunity” to start for the #Vikings against the Steelers, Kevin O’Connell said, as J.J. McCarthy recovers from his high ankle sprain.

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A Sunday night humbling at US Bank Stadium has left the Vikings in dire need of a win against the Cincinnati Bengals to make sure they arrive on this side of the Atlantic with a winning record. Here's everything you need to know about our last game before Dublin:

After a thrilling comeback victory on the road against the Bears on Monday, the Vikings are back in Minneapolis for their home opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Here's everything you need to know about Sunday's game:

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The Vikings’ final injury report ahead of Monday’s game sees S Harrison Smith (illness) listed as doubtful, while T Christian Darrisaw (knee) is questionable. Jalen Nailor should start at WR after taking full part in practice this week, while CB Jaylon Johnson is questionable for the Bears.

The 2025 season is finally here, and so is our first game preview of the new campaign! Here's everything you need to know ahead of homecomings for both 9️⃣ and 1️⃣9️⃣! 🚌 @ Chicago Bears 🏟 Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois 🕐 1:15am BST, Tuesday, September 9th 📺 Sky Sports NFL/NFL Game Pass on DAZN

The Howell trade sees the Vikings move back into the fifth round of the 2026 draft, having previously given up a conditional fifth rounder to sign Cam Robinson last season

Apparently Sam Howell will not be the Vikings’ QB2. The team has traded him to the Eagles and agreed to terms with Carson Wentz.

The #Vikings brought in Carson Wentz for a workout on Saturday, as they continue to explore all their options at QB behind J.J. McCarthy: www.startribune.com/vikings-brin...

Did Sam Howell do enough in the first two preseason games to remain as the Vikes’ QB2 this year, or has Max Brosmer overtaken him as the lead backup? Maybe you think the front office should look further afield? Let us know!

So no comeback for the Vikings last night, but Brosmer’s claim to the QB2 spot looks stronger and stronger. The countdown is now on to Tuesday’s final cuts and the season opener in Chicago a week on Monday

Signing off for tonight, enjoy the second half everyone!

Will Reichard attempts a 63-yarder but it’s just short of the uprights and we go into the break 14-3 down. Tennessee will receive the ball to start the second half.

A big gain by Bryson Nesbit is undone by a hands to the face penalty on lineman Joe Huber

Looks like the Vikings will have one last chance to close the gap, forcing Tennessee to punt. Less than 30 seconds left in the half, but all three timeouts in hand

Jeshaun Jones with a big catch to get us into the red zone, but Rypien is hit by former Viking James Lynch as he tries to find the end zone and Tennessee makes the pick. They’ll run out the clock to take a 14-3 lead into halftime