Vikings Host Ravens in 2026 Preseason Week 2 as J.J. McCarthy Likely Starts Saturday
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Updated · Vikings.com · Aug 21
Vikings Host Ravens in 2026 Preseason Week 2 as J.J. McCarthy Likely Starts Saturday
3 articles · Updated · Vikings.com · Aug 21
Summary
Noon CT Saturday marks Minnesota’s only 2026 preseason home game, with the Vikings hosting Baltimore at U.S. Bank Stadium after two days of joint practices.
J.J. McCarthy is likely to start because the teams emphasized starters-vs.-starters work in practice; coach Kevin O'Connell said Kyler Murray will not play and few first-teamers are expected to appear.
FOX 9 and affiliates in 11 Upper Midwest markets, plus Alaska outlets, will simulcast the game, while KFAN, KTLK and the Vikings Audio Network will carry radio coverage beginning with a 10 a.m. CT pregame show.
Twin Cities viewers and designated markets in the UK and Canada can stream on the Vikings app or Vikings.com, while out-of-market preseason access is available through NFL+.