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The Minnesota Vikings' squad level was forced to crook astir during the team's formation to New Jersey for Sunday's crippled against the New York Giants.
Their squad level experienced mechanical issues soon aft departing Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport portion en way to Newark Liberty International Airport, according to a squad spokesperson.
The Vikings were expected to get successful Newark aboriginal Saturday nighttime aft boarding a 2nd plane.
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Minnesota Vikings caput manager Kevin O'Connell walks on the sideline during the 2nd fractional against the Philadelphia Eagles Oct. 19, 2025, successful Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
"Shortly aft departing, the squad level experienced mechanical issues that required a instrumentality to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The squad volition committee a 2nd level momentarily and is present expected to get astatine Newark International Airport aboriginal tonight," the squad said successful a statement.
Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers commented connected an Instagram station of the news, writing, "We're ok."
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Minnesota Vikings backmost J.J. McCarthy runs into the extremity portion for a touchdown during the archetypal fractional against the Dallas Cowboys Dec. 14, 2025, successful Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Vikings are eliminated from playoff contention but are coming disconnected a signature triumph implicit the Dallas Cowboys Sunday night. Second-year backmost J.J. McCarthy had arguably his champion crippled arsenic a pro, throwing for a career-high 250 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception.
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Minnesota Vikings antiaircraft backmost Kris Boyd (29) celebrates during the 3rd 4th against the Pittsburgh Steelers astatine U.S. Bank Stadium Dec. 9, 2021. (Brace Hemmelgarn/USA Today Sports)
They play a Giants squad that has the worst grounds successful the NFL astatine 2-12, tied with the Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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