When J.J. McCarthy went down in preseason, the buzz and excitement around the Minnesota Vikings disappeared as quickly as it had arrived. Two weeks into the season, former New York Jets, Carolina ...

On the Texans side, star running back Joe Mixon, who was ruled out ahead of the game, is inactive, and running back Dameon Pierce, wide receiver John Metchie III, cornerback Myles Bryant, offensive ...

During the game, Darnold went to the injury tent for a lower leg injury but returned after one play. McCarthy, the Vikings' ...

Sam Darnold found Justin Jefferson for a Minnesota score and then later on, Darnold connected with Aaron Jones for a Vikings’ ...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's 12-yard sideline strike to wide receiver Justin Jefferson gets just past Texans ...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's missile over the middle to wide receiver Justin Jefferson goes for a 21-yard gain against the Houston Texans.

The Minnesota Vikings face a strong test in Week 3. Minnesota has a chance to go 3-0 if they can defeat the Texans in a ...

Fellow wide receiver Jordan Addison remains out with an ankle injury and edge rusher Dallas Turner will miss Sunday's game ...

The Vikings are without Ivan Pace Jr., Dallas Turner and Jordan Addison for Sunday's game against the Texans at U.S. Bank ...

Texans 27, Vikings 17. The Vikings have been a nice surprise thus far, but I think their hot start is offering some solid ...

While the Houston Texans must handle Minnesota Vikings All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson, they won't have to take on his ...

Last meeting: Vikings beat the Texans 31-23 in Houston on Oct. 4, 2020. Last week: Texans beat the Bears 19-13; Vikings beat ...