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The Misfires that Defined J.J. McCarthy’s Recent Outing for the Vikings
McCarthy said he must make routine throws after missing two open receivers in the end zone and helping Minnesota fall 13-3.
- On Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings lost 13-3 to the Baltimore Ravens at Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during an exhibition game.
- Despite completing a 50-yard pass to receiver Tai Felton earlier in the series, quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed both Felton and receiver Myles Price on critical end-zone throws.
- Head coach Kevin OConnell said he would "love to capitalize on that explosive," but McCarthy's throws lacked the touch needed to hit open targets in the end zone.
- "Obviously, we didn't win the game," McCarthy said, acknowledging his mistakes during the exhibition and reflecting on plays he could have executed better.
- Vowing to improve, McCarthy emphasized, "It's about watching the tape and not attaching any emotion to it," as he focuses on correcting execution moving forward.
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