NFL Announces Punishment for Vikings Players Before Detroit Lions Game
Posted November 2, 2025
The Detroit Lions are back after their bye week and gearing up to take on the Minnesota Vikings in a high-profile NFC North rivalry on Sunday, November 2, at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions are coming off a
Both teams have a lot to win, or lose, going into this game. For the Vikings, it’s a must-win if they want to turn their 3-4 season around and keep up with the Lions and
Packers, who are at the top of the NFC North, according to NFL research. For the Lions, it’s a needed victory to keep their heads above Green Bay in NFC North positioning.
Heading into this game, the NFL is punishing two Minnesota Vikings players. The news broke on Saturday, November 1, since every week during the regular season, the league penalizes players for conduct in the previous week’s games.
Minnesota Vikings Players Penalized for Actions Against Los Angeles Chargers
One is linebacker Blake Cashman, who is being hit with a meaty $23,186 fine for “unnecessary roughness” and “use of the helmet.” The other is linebacker Dallas Turner, who is being served with a $19,907 fine for “unnecessary roughness” and “launch.” To decide on these punishments,
the NFL states that “league staff members examine the plays identified as having potential infractions to determine whether there is cause for additional review.”
The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings Meet Again
The Minnesota Vikings have been faced with quarterback drama, but they’re back to their so-called franchise quarterback on Sunday. Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz is out for the rest of the season, following a season-ending injury that occurred during the Chargers game. So, signal-caller
J.J. McCarthy is coming back from his five-game absence to play the Detroit Lions.
McCarthy was injured during the team’s Week 2 game against the Atlanta Falcons, and he, of course, was also out for his entire rookie season in 2024 with an injury. Having McCarthy’s first game back and only his third start ever in the NFL against the gritty Lions is going to be rough for him.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell also has undrafted rookie free agent Max Brosmer on their tally of quarterbacks and newly-signed quarterback quarterback John Wolford, who is on their practice squad. According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, Wolford and O’Connell have history together. “They were together with the
Los Angeles Rams in 2020 and 2021, and there have been previous failed efforts to get him to Minnesota,” he stated in a post on X. The two won a Super Bowl together in Los Angeles in 2021.
So, our favorite Metallica enthusiast Dan Campbell and the Lions will have a fresh roster of quarterbacks to go up against when the Vikings travel to Ford Field. But, it’s nothing they haven’t handled before.
This key Broncos starter just sent a clear message to the front office
Following signing a deal in Denver late in free agency, it seemed as though the league was no longer high on JK Dobbins. Injuries nagged at his season yet again in 2024, leading Dobbins to land in Denver without a clear guarantee of being the top running back on the depth chart. A pairing between Dobbins and the Broncos made sense, but no one saw his current level of production coming.
Entering Week 9 in Houston, Dobbins sits third in the NFL in rushing, a feat that seemed improbable when he landed with the Broncos. His current yardage pace would see him finish a top-10 rushing season in franchise history. Following a season of rushing futility, the Broncos are finding elite success from their running backs.
Dobbins is with the Broncos on just a one-year pact. and is lining himself up for quite the payday this spring. With the season almost half over, some conversations regarding this upcoming offseason have already begun. For JK Dobbins, this comes with questions regarding his future in Denver. Luckily for Broncos fans, they got the exact answer they wanted to hear.
JK Dobbins said he wants to end his career in Denver and stay with the Broncos
When asked about any upcoming contract extensions in Denver, Dobbins admitted that the idea of a new contract hasn't crossed his mind this early in the season. He
did say just moments later that he wants to end his career as a member of the Denver Broncos. Despite having less than ten games played in orange and blue, Dobbins is clearly loving his time on
Dobbins was very blunt with his assessment of the Broncos: "I hope to end my career here and be here for the rest of my time in the NFL. Far as extension and all that, though, I don't think about that. ... But, yeah, that would be nice, because I want to be in Denver. I love it. I love the fan base. I think the fan base and I have a connection. I love my teammates, and I also love -- I love Sean Payton. I love the owners."
The Broncos have struggled to maintain a strong, consistent backfield for a while. The duo of Dobbins and Harvey has produced nine scores this year and has been one of the NFL's best duos. The idea of a second year of the tandem should excite most Broncos fans.
For Denver, this would also help solve a longtime problem with a hopefully long-term solution. A three-year deal for Dobbins would secure him and Harvey for at least three more years. Regardless of how long the deal would be, a reunion of Dobbins and the Broncos would be one of the best moves
