Move to IR official
The Vikings placed Adams (quad) on injured reserve Monday.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell informed reporters Monday that Adams suffered a right quad tendon tear during the Vikings' 13-10 preseason win over the Giants on Saturday. It's a brutal blow for the 30-year-old veteran, who joined the Vikings in late July and shifted from a secondary position to linebacker to bolster the defense led by coordinator Brian Flores. Adams will turn his focus toward rehab and recovery with an aim to be fully healthy for the 2027 campaign.
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Will Reichard
Makes all five kicks in Week 1
Reichard converted his lone field-goal attempts and four PATs in Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers.
T.J. Hockenson
Catches touchdown in Week 1
Hockenson caught four of five targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 39-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Jordan Mason
Scores short TD in Week 1 win
Mason rushed 15 times for 59 yards and a touchdown but wasn't targeted in Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers.
Carson Wentz
Throws three TDs after Murray injury
Wentz completed 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns after replacing Kyler Murray (concussion) in the first quarter of Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers. Wentz also rushed five times for minus-1 yard and threw a successful two-point conversion.
Jordan Addison
No catches in Week 1
Addison failed to record a catch on two targets in Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers.
Justin Jefferson
Two TDs from Wentz after Kyler exits
Jefferson caught eight of nine targets for 92 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers. He also caught a successful two-point conversion.
Kyler Murray
Won't return to Sunday's game
Murray (concussion) has been ruled out of Sunday's contest against the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Kyler Murray
Being evaluated for concussion
Murray is undergoing a concussion evaluation after taking a hard hit in Sunday's Week 1 matchup versus the Packers.
J.J. McCarthy
Serving as emergency QB3
McCarthy (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Vikings' emergency third quarterback against the Packers on Sunday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
J.J. McCarthy
Opens season third on depth chart
Head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Wednesday that McCarthy will serve as the Vikings' third-string quarterback for Sunday's season opener versus the Packers.