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Vikings' win streak ends, McCarthy now holds longest active streak

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Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Vikings' win streak ends, McCarthy now holds longest active streak
Summary

The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Detroit Lions in Week 8, ending their 11-game win streak. This was the first defeat for the Vikings since November 30, 2025. Kyler Murray started five of the team’s first six victories, but following the loss, the longest active win streak among quarterbacks now belongs to J.J. McCarthy, who was traded to the New York Giants on September 28, 2026. McCarthy won his first game with the Giants against the Houston Texans and may extend his streak against the struggling Philadelphia Eagles next week.

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  • •Vikings lost to the Lions in Week 8, ending an 11-game win streak.
  • •Kyler Murray started five of the Vikings' first six wins this season.
  • •J.J. McCarthy now holds the longest active win streak among quarterbacks.
  • •McCarthy leads the Giants after a trade earlier this season.
  • •Giants face the Eagles next week, who have lost six in a row.
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The Minnesota Vikings' Week 8 means a former quarterback now holds the longest active win streak in the league.

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