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The Minnesota Vikings need all the healthy help they can get Sunday vs the Detroit Lions. Thursday, Jonathan Greenard (ankle) gave us his
The former No. 10 overall pick is set to make his third NFL start on Sunday, and he'll do it not far from where he played his home games during his time as quarterback of the Michigan Wolverines. McCarthy and the Vikings hope this week's game in Detroit — and the nine remaining in the regular season after it — can be the start of something special.
Pro receiver Justin Jefferson has had eight different starting quarterbacks during his six years in Minnesota. On Sunday, it's back to J.J. McCarthy, who returns against the Detroit Lions after missing the last five games with an ankle injury.
McCarthy will be making his return in a crucial game for the Vikings, who have slipped to 3-4 this season, but remain 1-0 in NFC North play. A win over the Lions would be major for Minnesota making sure their season doesn’t start to slip away from them.
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Lions rested, healthier and hosting Vikings and J.J. McCarthy in his return to field and Michigan
Lions: CBs Kerby Joseph (knee), Terrion Arnold (shoulder) and Avonte Maddox (hamstring) missed the previous game. Arnold and Maddox may return to play this week. OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) returned against the Bucs after missing two games, but is dealing with a nagging injury.
The Vikings continue to be linked to their former quarterback despite them being seemingly all in on J.J. McCarthy.
Preview the NFL week 9 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Vikings, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.
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