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Detroit has won five straight against Minnesota and looks to exploit J.J. McCarthy's struggles behind a depleted offensive line as the second-year QB returns from ankle injury.
In the following period, linebacker Blake Cashman used his helmet illegally as part of a play. NFL officials hit him with an unnecessary roughness penalty totaling $23,186. It was Cashman’s second game back since he suffered a hamstring strain during the season-opener against the Chicago Bears.
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The Minnesota Vikings could still trade for a quarterback before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. That's according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, whose sources believe the Vikings could enter the trade market to pick up an experienced backup QB after losing Carson Wentz for the season to a serious shoulder injury.
The former NFL player blamed the Minnesota Vikings for the quarterback situation around star WR Justin Jefferson.
On Wednesday, the Vikings added veteran quarterback John Wolford to the practice squad. On Saturday, the Vikings did not elevate him to the active roster. It means the Vikings will have only two quarterbacks available at Detroit — second-year first-rounder J.J. McCarthy and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer.
Justin Jefferson has been consistent all year, but has he played well enough to earn any awards at this point in the year?