US EditionAn Anatomy of J.J. McCarthy’s Brief Appearance for the Vikings
McCarthy recovered from a torn meniscus last summer and showed strong decision-making and arm strength in early games, signaling potential as the Vikings' franchise quarterback.
- First-Year starter J.J. McCarthy took his first game snaps Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium, with limited action since last summer’s torn meniscus.
- McCarthy underwent a second procedure in November after revealing he tore his meniscus last summer, remaining a work in progress amid his recovery.
- On 4th-and-4, McCarthy recognized a blitz, escaped, and used his legs to move the chains from the 43-yard line.
- McCarthy demonstrated decision-making after an interception, launching a 97-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson in Week 2 over the San Francisco 49ers.
- With preseason action ending, the Minnesota Vikings are unlikely to have McCarthy suit up again, as he remains a work in progress with potential.
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The Minnesota Vikings are into the preseason, and the excitement is at a fever pitch. The team is welcoming back starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy, following his season out with an injury. McCarthy performed well during the team’s first preseason game, so some of those initial worries about how he would look in a NFL setting are starting to get put to rest.Looking at the NFC North and the Minnesota Vikings’ key rivals, it’s always interesting t…
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An anatomy of J.J. McCarthy’s brief appearance for the Vikings
It’s unlikely the Minnesota Vikings will ask new franchise quarterback J.J. McCarthy to suit up again in the preseason. Not with the Vikings slowly starting to prepare for the Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. There was some value in him playing on Saturday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, however, because the limited snaps gave head coach Kevin O’Connell a chance to see McCarthy in a game for the first time since he suffered a torn menis…
McCarthy Starts but Brosmer Shines in Vikings’ Debut - Vikings Territory
Vikings Territory Breakdown Minnesota Vikings fans got their wish last Saturday—to see second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy under center. McCarthy hadn’t seen any game action since injuring his knee in his first preseason action last season, and the fact that he made it through the game without further injury is the best news. He did lead the offense on a scoring drive (a 48-yard field goal by Will Reichard) in the only series he played, but it…
Even McCarthy’s Small Steps Are Big - Zone Coverage
The preseason opener between the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans had the usual storylines for a game this time of year. But the one thing on everybody’s mind was how J.J. McCarthy would look as the starting quarterback. McCarthy broke the internet a year ago, shaking off an early interception to throw two touchdowns. It was a performance so good that even Justin Jefferson went nuts on the sidelines. And then, just a few days later, the Viki…
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