McCarthy did add one play to his 2025 highlight reel on Sunday, though it was another mixed result. On the Vikings' first drive of the game, McCarthy sprinted out of the pocket and took off running. Along the way, he flattened linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper with a stiff-arm before slamming into cornerback Keisean Nixon on the sideline.

J.J. McCarthy had a productive first half before he was injured again, fullback C.J. Ham rushed for a short touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings finished a frustrating season by beating the resting Green Bay Packers 16-3.

The Minnesota Vikings walked away from week 18 with a 9-8 record, but Kevin O'Connell had no answers for what QB will look like in 2026.

The Minnesota Vikings are closing out the regular season hosting the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, and it sure felt like a sendoff for Harrison Smith.

The Vikings have the 18th overall pick in April's draft, among four top-100 selections. The Vikings' pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is now set. With their win over the Packers, they finished 9-8 and have the 18th overall selection in April.

The Minnesota Vikings ended their season on Sunday with a winning record in a year that didn’t feel like it […]

Here are five takeaways from the game: Minnesota's complex, blitz-heavy defense dominated most of the game against No. 3 QB Clayton Tune and a somewhat makeshift offensive line. The Packers had only eight first downs in the game until their final possession, when they managed to drive for a field goal on the game's last play to avoid a shutout.

Harrison Smith gets huge ovation as he finishes the Vikings' final game of season and likely steps into retirement