Fansided · Oct 20, 2025
Adam Schefter drops new Vikings detail that could flip Week 8 expectations
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell | David Berding/GettyImagesAfter a loss like the Minnesota Vikings had in Week 7, it can be good to have a short turnaround, and that's just what they'll get when they take on the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday night to kick off Week 8.
Of course, the overriding question surrounding the Vikings is the quarterback situation. J.J. McCarthy will be the starter when he's healthy, and he's now approaching the end of a 4-to-6-week window to recover from the high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 2.
Minnesota Head coach Kevin O'Connell has made it clear McCarthy will need to have a full, unencumbered week of practice before he takes back the starting job.
