Kevin Seifert

EAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy underwent a second surgery earlier this week on his right knee as he continues to recover from a torn meniscus, a source confirmed Tuesday to ESPN.

Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy underwent a second surgery earlier this week on his right knee as he continues to recover from a torn meniscus, a source confirmed Tuesday to ESPN.

play EAGAN, Minn. -- The quarterback has one of the best downfield arms in the game. The roster boasts the top receiver in the game The No. 2 receiver is awfully good himself.

Coach Kevin O'Connell wants Darnold to push the ball to his elite receiving corps but not at the expense of intereceptions.

NASHVILLE -- A long week, and a rough start Sunday at Nissan Stadium, brightened up considerably for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold at the end of the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The day began with a mistake, the kind that has plagued Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold as he hit a midseason slump this month.

Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold showed an encouraging turnaround from his midseason struggles with three touchdowns and just one turnover Sunday.

Just like 2022, the Vikings are off to a great start this season -- but underlying stats tell a different story this time

The 2024 team is more formidable, both in the underlying data and via the eye test. The Vikings rank fifth in the NFL in point differential (+74), ninth in yard differential (+318) and fourth in DVOA. In other words, their victories have been more sound, forceful and meaningful for making future projections than in 2022, and their losses have been less damaging.

T.J. Hockenson said this week that "I would expect things to go up" in terms of snaps moving forward. Certainly a possibility Sunday if Josh Oliver (ankle) can't play.