The hype surrounding the JJ McCarthy era in Minnesota seems to be growing by the minute. In the wake of a 14-win season with former Vikings QB Sam Darnold leadi

The Minnesota Vikings found success with veteran quarterback Sam Darnold last season after rookie J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury in the preseason

Last season, the Vikings finished the year with a sparkling 14-3 record but ended up getting trounced 27-9 in the Wild Card round of the playoffs against the resurgent Rams. Over the offseason, starting quarterback Sam Darnold bolted for the Seahawks; University of Michigan hero McCarthy fills his big shoes this year.

That ranks 13th overall but the is also a lot more than any of Minnesota's NFC North rivals. Green Bay ranks 26th (12,929 miles), Chicago is 28th (12,522) and Detroit is 29th (11,411). The Chargers are far and away the team with the most travel miles on deck (37,086 miles), while the Bengals will travel the least miles (8,753).

The Vikings were the first 14-win wild-card team in NFL history last season. Can they win the NFC North in 2025?

While the Detroit Lions haven't had any games confirmed early in the NFL's rollout of the 2025 schedule, they have been rumored to be taking on a division rival in their season opener.

The Minnesota Vikings used their third round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on former Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton, a guy who could make an immediate impact as a rookie.

The Vikings announced on Monday that they’ve signed outside linebacker Matt Harmon and defensive lineman Elijah Williams. Harmon and Williams each participated in Minnesota’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Harmon played his college ball at Kent State while Williams attended Morgan State.