The Minnesota Vikings need a win in Week 12. Amid JJ McCarthy’s struggles, the team has activated a key player for Sunday, hoping he can help the young quarterback defeat the Green Bay Packers.

It has been a complicated season for the Vikings. Even after McCarthy’s return from the knee injury he suffered in 2024, the quarterback has lacked consistency — but now, some good news has finally arrived for him.

On Saturday, the Vikings announced the return of Ryan Kelly. The veteran center has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to play against Green Bay in Week 12.

A damaged offensive line

One of the Vikings’ biggest problems this year has been the lack of protection for their quarterbacks. JJ McCarthy was injured earlier in the season, his replacement Carson Wentz also went

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