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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.
Their team plane experienced mechanical problems shortly after takeoff from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport while en route to Newark Liberty International Airport, according to a team spokesman.
The Vikings were expected to arrive in Newark later Saturday night after boarding another flight.
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell walks the sideline during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles Oct. 19, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
“Shortly after takeoff, the team plane experienced mechanical problems that required a return to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The team will board another plane momentarily and is now expected to arrive at Newark International Airport later this evening,” the team said in a statement.
Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers commented on an Instagram post of the news, writing, “We’re ok.”
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Vikings are eliminated from the playoffs, 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 in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at US Bank Stadium on Dec. 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.
