reactions to what was a bad day for Minnesota in Wisconsin.
It was another game where the Vikings’ offense just wasn’t good enough. Head coach Kevin O’Connell was visibly downbeat in his post-match press conference. There might be issues in other areas of the team, but he knows the lack of production from his offense is the major talking point right now. Minnesota never got close to scoring a touchdown, and six points off the boot of Will Reichard was all that was managed through four quarters of football.
Vikings Fall in Green Bay
Justin Jefferson, who had four catches for 48 receiving yards, had another quiet day by his standards and expressed his frustration at the team’s offensive struggles and, more importantly, the lack of any improvement.
Justin Jefferson: “It’s frustrating. It’s frustrating to lose. It’s frustrating to be up here, saying the same things every single week, expecting things to change the following week. And we’re still in the same spot. We’ve just got to figure it out.”
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) November 23, 2025
Jefferson is level-headed, and the way he’s handled the team’s offensive problems this season is commendable. However, growing frustration from the Vikings’ star player is a worrying sign.
 tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) during their football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Wm. Glasheen-Imagn Images</p>
<p>” data-medium-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/T.J.-Hockenson-2.jpg” data-large-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1180,height=634,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/T.J.-Hockenson-2.jpg” src=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/T.J.-Hockenson-2.jpg” alt=”T.J. Hockenson, Vikings TE, in 2023 at the Green Bay Packers”><figcaption>Oct 29, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) tackles Minnesota tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) during their football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Wm. Glasheen-Imagn Images<span></span></figcaption></figure>
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<p>Ben Leber was scathing in his post-match analysis of the team’s mental collapse after the special-teams mistake in the third quarter. The game was close until the point Myles Price let a bouncing ball touch him, and Green Bay recovered the ball. From that point on, Minnesota fell apart. Leber’s analysis comes with expletives.</p>
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<p>Former Vikings RB Robert Smith called the game tough to watch.</p>
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<p>While former Vikings WR Jake Reed found time for a bit of humour, he was expressing his disappointment in what he was watching.</p>
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<p>One of the few positives of the game was Reichard showcasing once again that Minnesota has found its long-term kicker. Reichard got some love from Pat McAfee.</p>
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Will Reichadd is an absolute machine.. 59 in Lambeau in November??
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 23, 2025
The J.J. McCarthy Chatter
The pressure is mounting on JJ McCarthy, so it is no surprise to see media personalities start to ask questions about his future. Mike Florio posed the question after the game: “How long will the Vikings stick with McCarthy?” Suggesting it might be approaching time to try Max Brosmer at QB. With little to play for, gathering as much information as possible to make decisions at the position for next season should include reps for Brosmer, according to Florio.
 reacts with punter Ryan Wright (17) after kicking a field goal against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images</p>
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Tommy Kramer has been a big supporter of McCarthy and has asked for patience with his development. He is also smart enough to know how the game works and expressed concern that the young Vikings QB may never get those reps, given how things are playing out.
J.J. McCarthy now ranks 851 out of 852 in EPA per Dropback among qualified passers since 2000, per Tru Media. The only player below McCarthy is JaMarcus Russell.
h/t @Danny_Heifetz on that other website
— Anthony Amico (@amicsta) November 24, 2025
With six games now under his belt, McCarthy has played enough for the stats to start meaning something, and the Vikings have a problem. There have to be signs of improvement in Seattle this week if McCarthy plays.
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