The Minnesota Vikings were all-in on developing quarterback J.J. McCarthy this season, after his rookie year was lost to injury, with the belief they could insulate him from some of the natural struggles of inexperience by surrounding him with a stacked veteran team and a savvy coaching staff.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell made the choice to rely on veteran free agents instead of young drafted players, and now the Vikings are paying the price with a 3-4 record.

The Minnesota Vikings visit the Detroit Lions Sunday afternoon in Week 9. Kickoff from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, is slated for 1 p.m. ET

Wentz proved to be a warrior, playing through a serious injury, but now it's time to see what McCarthy can do.

The Vikings started today's game in Detroit with Myles Price's 61-yard return of the opening kickoff. Late in the game, the Vikings blocked a field goal and returned it 41 yards. In between, the Vikings' relentless pass rush pressured Lions quarterback Jared Goff all day.

Minnesota (2-2) vs. Cleveland (1-3) in London. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. EDT, NFL Network. BetMGM NFL Odds: Vikings by 3½. Against the spread: Vikings 2-2; Browns 2-2. Series record: Vikings lead 12-5. Last meeting: Browns beat Vikings 14-7 in Minneapolis on Oct ...

A unique blend of pressures ended Carson Wentz's season in a tear-soaked display of pain. It's hard to feel good about what we saw, from anyone.

Three superstars, two Super Bowl dark horses and a 'unicorn' will play in London this month as the NFL roadshow returns to the English capital.