Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy went through his first full practice since Sept. 12 on Wednesday ahead of his return to the starting lineup against the Lions in Detroit on Sunday afternoon. “I feel like myself again,

The Vikings vs. Lions game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT this Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. The Week 9 game between the Vikings and Lions will air on FOX. Out-of-market, you can tune in via NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy's recovery timeline was longer than expected, despite some complications from their travel overseas.

Carson Wentz is making one thing clear: it’s no one on the Vikings’ fault that he played through his season-ending injury. Wentz suffered a dislocated shoulder and torn labrum during the Vikings’ Week 5 game against the Browns — ESPN first reported — before playing in Weeks 7 and 8 after a bye.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that Brosmer will be the Vikings ' backup quarterback behind J.J. McCarthy (ankle) for the rest of the 2025 season in the absence of Carson Wentz (shoulder), Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

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The Vikings fended off a strong comeback from the Lions to secure their biggest win of the season over their division rival.