Vikings’ team plane forced to turn around with mechanical issue

The Minnesota Vikings team’s plane was forced to turn back during the team’s flight to New Jersey for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.

The team plane experienced mechanical problems shortly after leaving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, according to a team spokesperson.

The Vikings were expected to arrive in Newark after boarding a second flight Saturday night.

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“Shortly after takeoff, the team plane experienced mechanical issues that required it to return to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The team will board a second plane shortly and is now expected to arrive at Newark International Airport later tonight,” the team said in a statement. he said.

“We’re good,” Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers commented on an Instagram post of the news.

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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 December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The Vikings have been eliminated from playoff contention, but they are coming off a signature win against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Second-year 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 linebacker Kris Boyd (29) celebrates during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at US Bank Stadium on December 9, 2021. (Brace Hemmelgarn/USA Today Sports)

They play the Giants, a team that has the worst record in the NFL at 2-12, tied with the Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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