The Minnesota Vikings have their playoff hopes hanging in the balance when they face the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The only way for them to make the playoffs is to win the next five games, and the Green Bay Packers lose the next five games.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings won 14 games last season, the second most in franchise history. The Washington Commanders rode the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award winner, Jayden Daniels, all the way to the NFC championship game.

J.J. McCarthy receives a blunt message ahead of the Minnesota Vikings’ matchup against the Washington Commanders in Week 14.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is on track to start Sunday against the Washington Commanders after clearing concussion protocol on Thursday. McCarthy, 22, was a full practice participant for the second consecutive day.

EAGAN, Minn. — J.J. McCarthy has returned to the lineup for the Minnesota Vikings, refreshed after an injury absence to resume his much-delayed development with a better perspective on how to handle this most difficult job. That sure sounds familiar.

Vikings and Adam Thielen struggled in second go-round with the team and receiver was disappointed with his role int he offense

The Minnesota Vikings are predicted to either bring in competition for QB JJ McCarthy next year or bench him outright.

With five games left in the season, the Minnesota Vikings have not gained clarity on their quarterback of the future and starter for next year. They