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The Minnesota Vikings team plane was forced to turn around during the team’s flight to New Jersey for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.
His team plane experienced mechanical problems shortly after taking off from Minneapolis-St. Paul while en route to Newark Liberty International Airport, according to a team spokesperson.
The Vikings were expected to arrive in Newark on Saturday night after boarding a second plane.
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell walks down the sideline during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 19, 2025 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
“Shortly after takeoff, the team’s aircraft experienced mechanical issues that required a return to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The team will board a second aircraft momentarily and is now expected to arrive at Newark International Airport later tonight,” the team said in a statement.
Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers commented on the news in an Instagram post, writing, “We’re good.”
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Vikings are eliminated from playoff contention, but are coming off a signature win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Sophomore quarterback JJ McCarthy had arguably his best game as a pro, throwing for a career-high 250 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.
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Minnesota Vikings defensive back Kris Boyd (29) celebrates during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at US Bank Stadium on December 9, 2021. (Brace Hemmelgarn/USA Today Sports)
They play a Giants team that has the worst record in the NFL at 2-12, tied with the Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders.
