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Vikings, J.J. McCarthy

An anatomy of J.J. McCarthy’s brief appearance for the Vikings
It’s unlikely the 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.
Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy admits ‘teardrop’ in return to action
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was emotional during his return to the field against the Houston Texans.
J.J. McCarthy returns to help lead Vikings to 20-10 win over Texans in preseason opener
J.J. McCarthy made a solid return for the Vikings, completing 4 of 7 passes for 30 yards in a preseason win over the Houston Texans.
J.J. McCarthy ‘fired up’ to play in Vikings preseason game, his first since injury a year ago
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy says he is excited to go against a defense that is not his own on Saturday against the Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium.
What Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell ‘loved’ about J.J. McCarthy’s preseason opener
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell discusses what he was pleased to see in first preseason game from quarterback J.J. McCarthy
J.J. McCarthy leads scoring drive in brief return for Vikings
J.J. McCarthy's return to the Minnesota Vikings was short but solid. The quarterback, who missed his rookie season due to a knee injury, led a scoring drive in a 20-10 victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday.
Vikings Reveal Major J.J. McCarthy News Before Preseason Opener
Now, those fans have their answer. Kevin O'Connell, the Vikings' head coach, has announced that McCarthy will indeed play on Saturday. However, he did not reveal how much the first-year starter will play.
J.J. McCarthy plays a series in Vikings' preseason opener, has a decent outing
There is plenty of interest in how J.J. McCarthy is doing in Minnesota Vikings camp and how he'll look in the preseason. The first preseason game of the season didn't solve any mysteries. McCarthy, Minnesota's first-round pick in 2024 who missed all of last season with a knee injury and is taking over as the team's starting quarterback this season,
J.J. McCarthy Sends Powerful 1-Word Message to Minnesota
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy summed up his preseason experience with the team in just one word.
Scoggins: J.J. McCarthy feeling ‘super clean’ in likely lone appearance of Vikings preseason
He faced three third downs, one fourth down and was forced to scramble to elude pressure on a blitz. O’Connell also had to be ...
What can we realistically expect from Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy in 2025?
As J.J. McCarthy enters his first game action in a year, we break down what to expect this season from Minnesota's 2024 first ...
J.J. McCarthy is the Vikings’ starting QB. What’s the plan behind him?
Talking to reporters earlier this week, head coach Kevin O’Connell gave his evaluation of the group as a whole, emphasizing ...
Vikings Receive Disappointing Justin Jefferson Update Ahead of Preseason Opener
Justin Jefferson's availability continues to be a major concern in the Minnesota Vikings camp as the team gears up for its ...