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Guard Bones Hyland came to the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-way contract last season, his fourth in the NBA.

Can anyone get in the way of a Maple Grove-Minnetonka showdown -- that's No. 1 vs. No. 2 -- on Oct. 15?

Carson Wentz would replace him against Cincinnati at U.S. Bank Stadium. The struggling McCarthy joins the growing list of injured Vikings.

As his offensive line was ravaged with injuries, J.J. McCarthy struggled in his second career game as Minnesota fell 22-6 to Atlanta in the home opener.

It's been a bumpy ride for the Vikings offense over two games. Sunday night's broadcast laid out what that might mean going forward, as Michael Rand notes in today's 10 things to know.

From missing assignments and injuries (and tackles) to lousy execution on third down and being unable to convert on short yardage situation, the Vikings took a step backwards in in their 22-6 loss to Atlanta in Sunday's home opener.

Eden Prairie overpowered Edina, Kasson-Mantorville made extra points matter in ending Stewartville's streak and Shakopee turned away Stillwater.

J.J. McCarthy, hero of Game 1 but now leading an offense beset by injuries, was sacked six times, threw two interceptions and lost a fumble.

Aaron Jones, Ryan Kelly and backup tackle Justin Skule, who has replaced Christian Darrisaw, made early exits from Sunday night's loss to Atlanta.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has a long way to go and a short time to get there if the Vikings are going to compete in the NFC North.