Vikings’ standout linebacker sets Week 9 return goal after missing 4 games

Andrew Van Ginkel hopes to return to the Vikings' defense for Week 9's clash with the Lions after being sidelined by a neck injury.

Vikings at Lions prediction: Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, injury update, betting trends, and stats

J.J. McCarthy is slated to make his return as QB1 for the Minnesota Vikings (3-4) as they take the field in Motown Sunday against the Detroit Lions (5-2). The second-year signal-caller has been sidelined since spraining his ankle in Week 2.

Vikings' JJ McCarthy shares strong message ahead of week 9 return

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy shares a strong message about his health ahead of his return as the starter in Week 9.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy playing with the most pressure in the NFL in Week 9

J.J. McCarthy is set to return in Week 9 against the Detroit Lions and all the pressure in the world is on his shoulders.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Logs full practice Wednesday

McCarthy (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday. In the wake of Carson Wentz's imminent season-ending surgery on his left non-throwing shoulder, McCarthy was expected to take over starting QB duties for the first time since Week 2 this coming Sunday at Detroit.
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