>>McCarthy To Work Out During Bye Week
(Eagan, MN) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J-J McCarthy won’t have much time off during the bye week. Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters yesterday that McCarthy will spend much this week working out at team headquarters and trying to progress back from his ankle injury. The second-year quarterback has missed Minnesota’s last three games and O’Connell was non-commital on when McCarthy might return to his starting role. Meanwhile, back-up quarterback Carson Wentz is dealing with a shoulder injury, but is expected to be fine to play in the next scheduled game against Philadelphia on October 19th, if he remains the starter. O’Connell was also complimentary of the team’s efforts on the offensive line in last week’s win over Cleveland in London. The coach was especially excited with how well Blake Brandel played at center. In other team news, the Vikes waived offensive lineman Vershon Lee and cut tight end Nick Vannett. Here is the 2025 Minnesota Vikings season schedule, with results to date:
Monday, September 8th: Vikings 27, Chicago 24 (final)
Sunday, September 14th: Atlanta 22, Vikings 6 (final)
Sunday, September 21st: Vikings 48, Cincinnati 10 (final)
Sunday, September 28th: Pittsburgh 24, Vikings 2 (final)
Sunday, October 5th: Vikings 21, Cleveland 17 (final)
Sunday, October 12th: Bye Week
Sunday, October 19th: vs. Philadelphia, noon
Thursday, October 23rd: at LA Chargers, 7:15 P-M
Sunday, November 2nd: at Detroit, noon
Sunday, November 9th: vs. Baltimore, noon
Sunday, November 16th: vs. Chicago, noon
Sunday, November 23rd: at Green Bay, noon
Sunday, November 30th: at Seattle, 3:05 P-M
Sunday, December 7th: vs. Washington, noon
Sunday, December 14th: at Dallas, 7:20 P-M
Sunday, December 21st: at NY Giants, noon
Thursday, December 25th (Christmas): vs. Detroit, 3:30 P-M
TBD: vs. Green Bay, TBD
>>N-F-C North: Packers WR Watson Practices
(Green Bay, WI) — The Green Bay Packers got a playmaker back on the practice field. Green Bay opened the 21-day practice window for wide receiver Christian Watson, who has not played since tearing his A-C-L last season. Watson caught 29 passes for 620 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games before the injury. Offensive linemen Aaron Banks and Zach Tom also returned to practice. The Packers will host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
>>N-F-C North: Bears Prepare For Week Six
(Lake Forest, IL) — The Chicago Bears will spend the week getting ready for their game against the Washington Commanders on Monday. The Bears had a bye last weekend after earning a 25-24 win over the Raiders on September 28th. Chicago is in last place in the N-F-C North with a 2-2 record. Monday’s game will kick off at 7:15 P-M.
>>N-F-C North: Lions’ Arnold Out With Shoulder Injury
(Allen Park, MI) — Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is out for the foreseeable future and possibly the rest of the season. Head coach Dan Campbell said yesterday he will be “out for a long time” and that it could be season-ending. The 4-1 Lions will visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football this weekend.
>>Monday Night Football: Jaguars Take Down Chiefs On Monday Night Football
(Jacksonville, FL) — Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars scored a last-minute go-ahead touchdown to take down the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 on Monday Night Football from Jacksonville. Lawrence tripped and got up for a one-yard T-D run with 23 seconds remaining to lift the Jags to their third straight victory. On his 26th birthday, Lawrence completed 18-of-25 passes for 221 yards, one touchdown and an interception. He also rushed for 54 yards and two scores. Devin Lloyd led the Jacksonville defense with a 99-yard pick-six in the third quarter. The Jags are second in the A-F-C South at 4-1. Kansas City QB Patrick Mahomes completed 29-of-41 passes for 318 yards, one T-D and a pick. He also rushed for 60 yards and a score. The Chiefs are third in the A-F-C West at 2-3.
>>Gopher Football Has Homecoming Game On Saturday
(Minneapolis, MN) — The University of Minnesota football team will be back to practice today as it gets ready to host Purdue for Homecoming on Saturday night at 6:40 P-M. The 3-2 Golden Gophers are 1-1 in the Big Ten after this past Saturday’s 42-3 loss at number-one Ohio State. Minnesota head coach P-J Fleck says his team has responded well to the setback with productive meetings on Sunday. Fleck says the attention is now focused on winning the game this week. Purdue enters this weekend’s contest on a three-game losing streak, sitting at 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the Big Ten. Illinois knocked off the Boilermakers last Saturday 43-27.
>>College Football Honors
(Undated) — Concordia-Moorhead junior receiver Davion Henderson of Aurora, Colorado is the MIAC (MY-ack) Football Offensive Player of the Week after setting a Cobber single game record with 211 receiving yards in a win over St. Scholastica. Bethel senior cornerback Devin Williams of Fridley is the MIAC Football Defensive Player of the Week after making 11 tackles in a win over Saint John’s last weekend. Carleton senior kciker Marcus Merkelbach of Seattle is the MIAC Football Special Teams Player of the Week after helping the Knights to a win over Gustavus Adolphus. Augustana senior linebacker Logan Leonard of Minnetrita is the N-S-I-C Football Defensive Player of the Week after racking up 13 tackles in a win over Sioux Falls. U-Mary senior quarterback Ryan Blair was Offensive Player of the Week, while Minot State sophomore kicker Brandon McCary was the N-S-I-C Special Teams honoree.
>>Wolves In Preseason Action At Home Tonight
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Timberwolves continue preseason play with a game against the Indiana Pacers at the Target Center tonight. The Wolves are off to a 1-0 start in exhibition play after earning a 126-116 win over Denver in San Diego on Saturday. Tonight’s game tips off at 7 P-M in Minneapolis.
>>Wild Prepping For Regular Season Opener
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Wild have emerged from the preseason and now are preparing to drop the puck on the regular season starting Thursday in St. Louis. Wild general manager Bill Guerin added a couple of pieces in the offseason to his roster but the most important work was extending two thirds of his top line along with locking down his starting goaltender. Both Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi were given contract extensions in recent weeks which included making Kaprizov the highest paid player in N-H-L history. Then over the weekend, goaltender Filip Gustavsson signed a five year, 35 million dollar deal. The Wild will spend the this week preparing for the opener against the Blues in St. Louis on Thursday night. Puck drops at 7 P-M. The home opener is on Saturday night against the Blue Jackets at Grand Casino Arena.
>>Two Players Make Team Of The Matchday
(St. Paul, MN) — A pair of Minnesota United players are being recognized for their dominant performance over the weekend. Anthony Markanich and Joaquin Pereyra were both named to the M-L-S Team of the Matchday yesterday. Markanich had two goals during the Loons 3-nil win over Sporting K-C over the weekend, while Joaquin Pereyra also found the back of the net. Minnesota wraps up the regular season with a match against the L-A Galaxy on October 18th.
>>Dodgers, Brewers One Win Away From N-L-C-S
(Undated) — A pair of National League teams are on the verge of making the next round of the M-L-B playoffs. The defending World Series champion Dodgers are ahead 2-0 in the N-L-D-S after taking down Phillies 4-3 from Philadelphia. The Brewers followed up with a 7-3 win over the Cubs from Milwaukee. Both teams will try to advance on Wednesday. The A-L-D-S continues on Tuesday as the Tigers and Mariners square off in a 1-1 series from Detroit while the Blue Jays look to eliminate the Yankees in Game Three from the Bronx.
>>Minnesota’s Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, Boosting Local Economies
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s pheasant hunting season kicks off this Saturday, marking a long-standing tradition that also brings a significant economic boost to communities across the state. Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Sarah Strommen says outdoor recreation is a significant contributor to Minnesota’s economy, generating 11-billion-dollars annually, and hunting alone accounts for hundreds of millions of dollars, supporting businesses around the state. This year’s Governor’s Pheasant Opener will be held in Ortonville, located in western Minnesota. The event celebrates the cultural and economic importance of hunting while promoting conservation and outdoor engagement.
