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J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Do the Vikings know if McCarthy is worth committing to? His unsteady first year as a starter didn't answer that question

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Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings checks out of the game during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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J.J. McCarthy's final start for the Vikings this year a fitting end to his roller-coaster season

McCarthy completed 14 passes for 182 yards but left the game in the 3rd quarter after his hand injury flared up
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) is taken to the locker room after a hit against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium.
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X-rays are negative, but Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy dealing with another injury

“Just crossing our fingers that we’ll have him back out there," said head coach Kevin O'Connell
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) leaves the field after a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
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In a battle of young quarterbacks, J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings visit Jaxson Dart and the skidding Giants

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) runs for a touchdown during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
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Eliminated Vikings aiming for smooth landing with McCarthy to finish turbulent season

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Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball against Mike Sainristil #0 of the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Vikings value Jefferson's impact in rocky season, despite his lagging production

“It's just one of those years. Not every year is going to be a top-tier year for me," Jefferson says
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J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass during the second quarter against the Washington Commanders at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Vikings relish a 'reassuring' performance for McCarthy even if it too little too late

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Aaron Jones #33 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Dominique Robinson #90 of the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Preview: Vikings will need to play much better against the Packers to win their third straight in Green Bay

"Going to Lambeau always a very, very important game for the Vikings, and it is absolutely one this week"
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Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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The Vikings will need a 3rd straight win over Packers at Lambeau Field with playoff hopes fading

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J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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The Vikings' offense remains way off track and it's building frustration

Players say there's plenty to learn from and fixable mistakes but the results so far are nowhere near good enough
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This season for Minnesota was bound to test Kevin O’Connell. The 2024 NFL Coach of the Year has tried to strike a balance between developing a starting quarterback in J.J. McCarthy who’d never played in the NFL and coaching a roster designed for the Vikings to contend.
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The Vikings have found training a young QB on the fly is as tricky as it sounds

Coach Kevin O'Connell trying to strike a balance with McCarthy learning as he goes, on a team built to win now
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) runs the ball for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
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McCarthy throws for 2 TDs and runs for a score in his return as Vikings shock the Lions 27-24

It's the first Viking win in Detroit since 2021 as the NFC North becomes a free-for-all
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Carson Wentz #11 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts in pain on the ground after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on October 23, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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Season is over for Viking quarterback Carson Wentz who will have surgery on his non-throwing shoulder

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) runs the ball during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Eagles get jump-started, throw their way to a 28-22 win vs. Vikings

QB Carson Wentz was erratic, throwing 2 interceptions including a pick-six and Vikings struggled to score TD's
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles safety Justin Evans (30) at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Refreshed Vikings take on scuffling Eagles after the bye week

"We gotta come out fast," says star wideout Justin Jefferson who again will catch passes from Carson Wentz
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When Michael Roberts, a Twin Cities real estate agent and entrepreneur, is asked if he is Vikings great Justin Jefferson, he admits he wants to play the part. “It tempts me to want to say yes," he says.
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Justin Jefferson’s doppelganger has fans fooled. Just don’t ask him to hit "the griddy"

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter of an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Vikings lean again on strong team chemistry to fuel clutch win despite adverse circumstances

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