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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

January 5, 2026
The Vikings finish the 2025 season on Sunday but questions remain about QB J.J. McCarthy whether he plays or not "Seeing what his grip strength is like, and if he can possibly give it a go this week," coach Kevin O'Connell said

December 30, 2025
Vikings still finding value and fun in winning down the stretch despite being out of contention

December 26, 2025
McCarthy has hairline fracture in throwing hand and won't play against Detroit Thursday Rookie Max Brosmer will get his second NFL start as McCarthy deals with his third significant injury of the season

December 23, 2025
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
McCarthy still in concussion protocol for the Vikings who prepare to start undrafted rookie Max Brosmer in Seattle "He's done everything to be ready when his number's been called," coach Kevin O'Connell said about Brosmer

November 26, 2025
J.J. McCarthy's struggles have had a ripple effect on the Vikings' formula for success this season “The formula cannot be to end up being down double digits in the second half,” coach Kevin O’Connell said

November 25, 2025