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Packers offense in shambles: Josh Jacobs questionable, top-5 WRs banged up, Jordan Love escaping pressure — how Brian Flores can feast with containment rushes and force turnovers. Shocking roster move: Vikings waive CB Dwight McGlothern, now down to just three healthy cornerbacks — raising major questions about Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s secondary depth.
The Minnesota Vikings have been connected to a wild quarterback trade to replace the struggling J.J. McCarthy.
JJ McCarthy has hit his fair share of big plays this season, but puts the ball up for grabs at a high rate. The Packers must take advantage on Sunday.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones is a trade candidate in 2026 and one NFL insider believes the Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals could have interest.
Dwight McGlothern Jr. was a heralded part of the Vikings' 2024 UDFA class. He could stick around on the practice squad.
USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 12 showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings
ESPN's Matt Miller recently released the latest 2026 NFL mock draft of the cycle. Within it, the Vikings were attached to star defender Peter Woods, who has not played to his potential this year, but remains a monster on the Clemson defense.
The Green Bay Packers' defense must target the Minnesota Vikings' shaky quarterback and run game. Pressure on J.J. McCarthy and containing Aaron Jones is key to neutralizing Justin Jefferson's threat.