The Minnesota Vikings just watched their epic 11-game win streak vanish into thin air, dropping a tough one to the Detroit Lions. That loss wasn’t just any defeat, it was their first since November 30, 2025, and it snapped what was the longest active winning streak in the entire league. Talk about a gut punch.
The Streak’s Brutal End
For most of this season, Kyler Murray was the guy under center, starting five of the first six wins that built this impressive run. Heading into Week 8, Murray was tied for the longest active winning streak among all quarterbacks. The Vikings were looking unstoppable, riding high, and then, boom, the Lions brought them crashing back to reality. It’s a cruel game, man, especially when you’re on a roll like that.
McCarthy’s Unbroken Run Continues
But while Minnesota is reeling, there’s a surprising twist in the tale of active quarterback winning streaks. J.J. McCarthy, who started four of the Vikings’ final five games of the 2025 season, is now the *sole* owner of the longest active QB win streak. Remember him? He got traded to the New York Giants on September 28, 2026, and he didn’t waste any time making an impact. McCarthy led his new squad to a 27-21 victory over the Houston Texans in his first start with them. The Giants had a bye in Week 8, which kept his personal streak alive and kicking. This Sunday, McCarthy and the Giants are heading out to face the 2-6 Philadelphia Eagles, a team that’s lost six straight. Can he keep that incredible streak going against a struggling Eagles team? We’ll be watching to see if he can extend that perfect run.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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