US EditionDid the Vikings Botch Their QB Situation? Reassessing Minnesota's Now-Bumpy Bet on J.J. McCarthy, Backup Plans
The Vikings bypassed veteran quarterbacks to focus on McCarthy’s development despite his recent injury and uncertain readiness, reflecting their long-term quarterback strategy.
- On Thursday, the Minnesota Vikings must decide whether J.J. McCarthy is the quarterback they believe he is, though he seems unlikely to start against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
- Minnesota Vikings' front office bet on McCarthy by forgoing Sam Darnold and Aaron Rodgers, though last month winning was argued to outweigh his development.
- After recently returning to practice, J.J. McCarthy admitted he isn't 100% following a high-ankle sprain and was a limited participant last week, like Vikings quarterback option Carson Wentz.
- Smart money favors Carson Wentz to start Thursday Night Football despite his two interceptions and a left-shoulder injury, though Kevin O'Connell could pivot if Wentz struggles.
- Given the small sample size, the rest of the season should evaluate whether McCarthy can raise the Vikings' ceiling after returning from injury and reaching 100%.
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Jamestown Sun
Dane Mizutani: Vikings must find out if J.J. McCarthy is the QB they think he is
It seems highly unlikely that J.J. McCarthy is going to start at quarterback when the Vikings play the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium. The quick turnaround doesn’t exactly lend itself to him being ready. After recently returning to practice as he works his way back from a high ankle sprain, McCarthy himself admitted he still isn’t 100%. He was a limited participant last week, and while under normal circumstances he might’…
How much pressure is on J.J. McCarthy? – SKOR North
On Monday’s Purple Daily Phil brought up an interesting point. J.J. McCarthy, fair or not, will be under a lot of pressure when he returns from injury to be the Vikings starter. I think I can speak for all Vikings fans when I say that I hope we see him on the field sooner rather than later. The Vikings and their fans need to learn if he can play. Assuming he’s ever healthy enough to get on the field and stay on the field. -Ross Brendel, SKOR Nor…
J.J. McCarthy Now Gets His Own Storyline Week
Thanks to the ineptitude that Carson Wentz showed on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, there should be no question who is under center on Thursday for the Minnesota Vikings. J.J. McCarthy has been working back from a high ankle sprain, but he was healthy enough to be in uniform on Sunday. On Thursday, he best be under center. It was a revenge game on Sunday for Carson Wentz, and now, the Minnesota Vikings must turn to J.J. McCarthy for his…
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