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After picking up one rushing score and 20 rushing yards in his last game, J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings head to U.S. Bank Stadium on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET to square off against the Detroit Lions in Week 17.

McCarthy left Minnesota's Week 16 matchup against the New York Giants after suffering a hand injury. After X-rays came back negative, it appeared that McCarthy had suffered a broken bone in his hand. The injury occurred when he hit his hand on the helmet of Vikings defensive end Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins.

Wilson sprained his knee in his return to the active roster in Week 10 and is set to miss "three-to-four weeks." He was placed on injured reserve and is eligible to return in Week 15. Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that he did not have an update on Wilson's potential return from injured reserve.

Vikings Hall of Famer Cris Carter revealed Justin Jefferson's true feelings on the partnership with J.J. McCarthy.

J.J. McCarthy injured again — is his season (and future) over? Max Brosmer steps up, drops plague the offense, and the Vikings could end Detroit’s playoff hopes on Christmas. Brutal honesty on The Real Forno Show.

From @GMFB: #Packers QB Jordan Love is in the concussion protocol, while Malik Willis also has a shoulder injury; #Vikings QB JJ McCarthy will have an MRI on his right hand; #Browns RB Quinshon Judkins faces a 4-5 month recovery. pic.twitter.com/SeBNmFNMYy