The P/PTSD Perspective: Rookie Debut, Another Lineup Decision, and Vikings Bench Starter

K. Joudry |

Oct 25, 2025

Ivan Pace Jr. celebrates after a sack during the Vikings-Jaguars game at EverBank Stadium. — Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) celebrates after recording a sack during second-quarter action against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov 10, 2024, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The energetic defender pumped up teammates and fans following the defensive stop as Minnesota’s unit continued to generate pressure throughout the first half. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images.

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The P/PTSD Perspective: October 25th, 2025

1) Vikings Rookie Set to Make His NFL Debut: During training camp, Tyler Batty created a ruckus. The rugged defensive lineman has the kind of size that allows Brian Flores to move him around. Any chance that he ends up being a contributor for the rest of the season?

Oct 12, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Tyler Batty (92) pressure Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (11) during the fourth quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images.

2) Pretty Quietly, Vikings Slide Another Lineup Decision in Ahead of Week 7: Blake Brandel has had an admirable career. He has gone from a late-round offensive tackle to a do-it-all offensive lineman in the NFL. Brandel had a rough outing versus the Eagles — Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter are tremendous — but a tip of the cap to the veteran.

3) Vikings Benched a Starter on Sunday: Truth be told, this one has been ongoing for a while. Ivan Pace saw his snaps decrease last season and has now been dropped down for Eric Wilson. Any chance that the linebacker gets shipped out ahead of the November deadline?

Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) returns a fumble 36 yards for a touchdown as linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) look to block against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

4) Expect the Vikings to Cut a Pricey Addition after the Season: Near universal applause was the reaction during March. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spent a pile of cash, seemingly addressing major weaknesses along the way. As the season unfolds, the decisions don’t look as tidy, leading to questions about who sticks around.

5) The Vikings’ McCarthy Earns a New Mandate: It’s time, folks. No one can question Carson Wentz’s toughness. His ability to consistently lead these Vikings to wins, though, isn’t there. He’s a backup, which is fine. Time for McCarthy to jump back into the starter’s job and grind out wins.

Oct 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.

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By K. Joudry

I'm the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. I am Canadian.