US EditionHow Does J.J. McCarthy’s Start to His Career Compare to some of His Peers?
McCarthy’s 2-2 record reflects mixed performance with the lowest NFL on-target pass rate at 58.1%, highlighting accuracy and turnover challenges compared to 2024 draft peers.
- This year, J.J. McCarthy has a 2-2 record through his first month as a starter, with analysts comparing him to 2024 draft class quarterbacks including Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels.
- After spending aggressively in free agency, the Minnesota Vikings expect to compete for a Super Bowl and coaches say J.J. McCarthy's growing pains are normal without restricting play-calling.
- Compared with his 2024 peers, J.J. McCarthy, Vikings quarterback, posts a 53.7% completion rate and 58.1% on-target percentage, both the lowest in the NFL.
- Durability worries persist because J.J. McCarthy, Vikings quarterback, has missed 22 games with injuries including a torn meniscus and high ankle sprain, and he has five touchdowns, six interceptions, and one lost fumble.
- Given peers' early trajectories, J.J. McCarthy faces pressure on 31.8% of drop-backs with 15 sacks and a 6.7% big-time throw rate, so it is probably soon to judge his development.
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How does J.J. McCarthy’s start to his career compare to some of his peers?
The growing pains from J.J. McCarthy were always going to be a public spectacle. As much as the Vikings would have preferred to keep his development under lock and key until he was a finished product, that’s not at all how it works in the NFL when it comes to a young quarterback selected in the first round. Asked about some of the ups and downs McCarthy has navigated as he’s gained experience under center, head coach Kevin O’Connell downplayed a…
Kevin O’Connell Addresses the Elephant in the Room
The Minnesota Vikings’ elephant in the room through 11 games is the quarterback performance, mainly J.J. McCarthy’s development. So, the leader of the team, Kevin O’Connell, addressed the matter on Monday. Kevin O’Connell puts the Vikings’ QB problem on the table, offering blunt perspective as Minnesota searches for answers in the season’s final seven games. The Vikings have a 4-6 record through 11 weeks, needing a 6-1 record in the final seven …
J.J. McCarthy Has Flashed But Hasn't Really Shined
The J.J. McCarthy roller coaster continues to barrel down the tracks for another week, this time with a home clash against the Chicago Bears. This is, of course, the same Chicago Bears that started McCarthy’s “Jekyll and Hyde” performance. McCarthy has had several low moments this season, but the first three quarters in Chicago were his rock bottom. Then, in the final 15 minutes, “Nine” made his first appearance and stunned the home crowd at Sol…
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