Justin Jefferson | Audacy

Do the Vikings know if McCarthy is worth committing to? His unsteady first year as a starter didn't answer that question “I can’t wait to work with him in the offseason," says head coach Kevin O'Connell

January 6, 2026
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

January 5, 2026
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

December 22, 2025
In a battle of young quarterbacks, J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings visit Jaxson Dart and the skidding Giants

December 19, 2025
Eliminated Vikings aiming for smooth landing with McCarthy to finish turbulent season

December 16, 2025
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

December 12, 2025
Vikings relish a 'reassuring' performance for McCarthy even if it too little too late “Regardless of statistics or anything like that, he played winning football," says head coach Kevin O'Connell

December 9, 2025
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"

November 21, 2025
The Vikings will need a 3rd straight win over Packers at Lambeau Field with playoff hopes fading

November 21, 2025
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

November 17, 2025