The Vikings are under scrutiny for their decision not to play J.J. McCarthy in their second preseason game, with just weeks before his first career start.

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J.J. McCarthy, in likely his last reps against another team until the regular season, looked good in the 11-on-11 portion.

After being forced to miss his entire rookie year due to a knee injury, McCarthy is set to be the team's starter this season. Sam Darnold left town in free agency and the Vikings opted to pass on veteran options to move forward with the former Michigan standout.

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for JJ McCarthy's first season, and Kevin O'Connell is encouraged by what he is seeing.

The Minnesota Vikings kicked off the J.J. McCarthy era with a 20-10 win against the Houston Texans in the preseason opener. They are set to lock horns with the

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will play in Saturday's preseason opener, head coach Kevin O'Connell said, the young passer's first on-field action since an injury ended his rookie year.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy made an honest remark during training camp as he looks forward to his debut season.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is confident heading into his first season starting under center. "I think I'm one of the most accurate guys out there," McCarthy said Thursday, via ESPN's Kevin Seifert.

The Minnesota Vikings selected J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, fresh off a national championship at Michigan. Now, entering what is technically his second season—and with Darnold now in Seattle with the Seahawks—McCarthy has been handed the keys to the offense.