Ben Goessling
Sports reporter
VikingsAfter graduating from Apple Valley High School, Goessling majored in accounting and journalism at the University of Minnesota. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters. He coaches high school track and field and cross country, plays electric guitar and enjoys volunteering at Hope Academy in the Phillips neighborhood.
Latest from Ben Goessling
Analysis: With McCarthy playing free, Vikings claim cathartic win over Commanders
The Vikings stopped a four-game losing streak and QB J.J. McCarthy finally gave the home crowd something to cheer about in a 31-0 victory.
December 8, 2025
Takeaways: After being shut out in Seattle, Vikings unload on the Commanders
J.J. McCarthy threw three touchdown passes and the Vikings defense had three takeaways in a 31-0 win over Washington.
December 7, 2025
Vikings-Commanders preview: J.J. McCarthy, Jayden Daniels return for 2024 draft reunion
J.J. McCarthy and his fellow first-round quarterback Jayden Daniels are both back from injury to start Sunday’s game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
December 6, 2025
Analysis: Adam Thielen’s second stint with the Vikings was another 2025 plan that didn’t work out
The Vikings, saddled with an aging and expensive roster, waived Thielen on Monday to give him an opportunity to join a team that has more playing time for him.
December 2, 2025
Analysis: Vikings’ 26-0 loss earns its place in history of misery in Seattle
The offense, which is supposed to be the Vikings’ livelihood, is in a critical state after a scoreless performance against the Seahawks.
December 1, 2025
Takeaways: Vikings shut out in Seattle, losing to former QB Sam Darnold
Max Brosmer, in his first NFL start at quarterback, threw four interceptions as the Vikings were held scoreless for the first time since 2007.
December 1, 2025
Vikings-Seahawks preview: Hello again, Sam Darnold. Hello, Max Brosmer
The Vikings’ reunion with their former quarterback comes amid continued uncertainty at the position with J.J. McCarthy out with another injury.
November 29, 2025
Analysis: New lows, old woes for the Vikings in a numbing loss to the Packers
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy and the offense lurched toward historic depths at Lambeau Field on their way to a 23-6 defeat.
November 24, 2025
Takeaways: Vikings fail in all three phases in a 23-6 defeat to the Packers
A disastrous third quarter that included another special teams error put the game at Lambeau Field out of reach.
November 24, 2025
Vikings-Packers preview: Will a road trip be an antidote for J.J. McCarthy?
The Vikings’ young quarterback has been more composed on the road this season, but Sunday he’ll be facing Green Bay’s disruptive pass rusher Micah Parsons.
November 22, 2025
Analysis: Batted passes and drops point to problems with J.J. McCarthy’s mechanics
In terms of frequency, there’s no quarterback who’s had his passes deflected more than the Vikings’ first-year starter.
November 18, 2025
McCarthy, Jefferson at a crossroads as Vikings prepare for Bears
As the Vikings sit at 4-5, last in the division, Justin Jefferson wants to recapture his youthful energy while J.J. McCarthy looks to scrub some blemishes out of his game.
November 16, 2025
