Daily Norseman
That was a really good win on Sunday. You might not be able to tell if you scroll through the comments of the recap thread. You could be led to believe the team lost.
The Vikings pulled off a very impressive victory especially when you consider the players they were missing and that Darrisaw was on a snap count that somehow left him out in the crucial fourth quarter. Maybe the trainers feel it is best to go as long as they want and then that is all? Maybe they do not want him to come out and then go back in?
I thought they battled and played well and did what they needed to do to get the win. I cannot ask for more than that. I think it is a great time for the bye week since the team has had more than it’s fair share of injuries this season. Fire the trainers!
My Game ball goes to Blake Brandel! He handled the pivot very well for having never played there before.
I am always looking at college football, free agents in 2026, and possible trades. I wonder if the team will pull off a trade.
McCarthy on the mend, Wentz not thinking ahead as Vikings’ QB decision looms
“I’ve done plenty of looking ahead in my life. I’m done doing that,” Wentz said after leading the Vikings on a game-winning, fourth-quarter drive against the Browns on Sunday in London. “I’m very much trying to live in the moment and appreciate the moment right now. I’m gonna enjoy this one, get healthy, and see what happens.”
Head coach Kevin O’Connell gave a non-answer when asked if Wentz has earned the right to keep starting: “I’m just excited we got the win today, and we’re going to move forward in this bye and get as healthy as we can at all positions, and attack this thing for the next few games.”
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, McCarthy could be full go for practice ahead of Minnesota’s Oct. 19 game in Minneapolis against the Eagles.
“My understanding is the plan is for McCarthy to return to practice next week, get some reps during the bye. They’ll see how he does. Then, try to get him back to full participation heading into Week 7 against the Eagles,” Pelissero said Sunday on NFL Network.
“Let’s be clear: The Vikings are not just focused on when and how quickly they can get J.J. back on the field. They’re also focused on when they can get him in a groove and ready to play well. This is not some type of soft benching. He has a legit high ankle sprain,” Pelissero explained.
“This is a guy who not only missed his entire rookie season because of knee surgery, he hasn’t practiced on consecutive days since before the Week 1 opener this year. They do want to get, and fully intend, for J.J. McCarthy to be back in...
