The Minnesota Vikings are hosting the New England Patriots in their second preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 16 — a game you can watch on FOX 9 and stream on FOX LOCAL.

After a fun week of joint practices, the Patriots will take on the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday afternoon. Here are 5 things to watch in the matchup:

The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.

The federal appeals court found insurmountable flaws with a league arbitration process that would permit commissioner Roger Goodell to serve as arbitrator. The court stated that the NFL arbitration rules are a violation of the Federal Arbitration Act to explain why Flores and other coaches should be allowed to take their claims to trial rather than be forced into arbitration.

An appellate court decided on Thursday morning that Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL and three teams — the Broncos, Giants and Texans — can proceed in open court. A three-judge panel of the U.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 NFL season due to his torn meniscus. McCarthy underwent a full meniscus repair on Wednesday morning, which will give him the best chance at a long,

JJ McCarthy recalled some important advice he got from star teammate Justin Jefferson as they help the Vikings prepare for the 2025 season.