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On YouTubeMinnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / January 30
JJ McCarthy threw 12 interceptions and 11 touchdowns. The Vikings’ Plan B went 1-3
The Minnesota Vikings are facing a dilemma with their quarterback situation. JJ McCarthy showed promise last season, but his performance has been inconsistent.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 25
NFL insider predicts 49ers could trade Mac Jones to this NFC team
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated last week that he expects backup quarterback Mac Jones to remain with the team during the 2026 season.
J.J. McCarthy News / Total Apex Sports / January 20
Minnesota Vikings Kevin O’Connell Sounds Less Enthused About QB JJ McCarthy
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has been noticeably less enthusiastic about quarterback J.J. McCarthy this offseason, a stark contrast to his glowing endorsement of the young signal-caller just a year ago.
The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 20
Kyle Rudolph Critical of Vikings' Handling of QB Situation
The Vikings' handling of their quarterback position was frequently questioned throughout the season as J.J. McCarthy struggled. Now, with former Vikings QB Sam Darnold leading the Seahawks to the NFC championship game, that criticism has increased.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17
NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears HC Ben Johnson said QB Caleb Williams is quickly earning a reputation for becoming one of the most clutch players in the league. “There’s not a whole
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
Vikings Says There 'Has To Be' Competition For J.J. McCarthy In 2026
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah addressed reporters in their season-ending press conference to break down what went wrong in 2025.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14
Vikings Expect QB Competition In 2026
Although he missed his entire rookie campaign with a torn meniscus in his right knee, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy entered 2025 as the team’s unquestioned starter.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 13
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell addresses J.J. McCarthy, QB room
Shortly after GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gave a huge hint about McCarthy's future, head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke about McCarthy and the team's quarterback room as a whole.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 13
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gives huge hint of what's to come for J.J. McCarthy
Injuries limited McCarthy to just 10 starts during the 2025 campaign, and he exited Minnesota's Week 18 game early due to a hand issue.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 13
Would Vikings dare consider Aaron Rodgers again to push J.J. McCarthy?
Recently, the Minnesota Vikings’ season came to an end without a playoff berth, a relative disappointment after their 2024 campaign resulted in 14 wins.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 11
NFL fine punctuates a season of maturity questions for J.J. McCarthy
J.J. McCarthy's Week 18 game check will be lighter than usual after the NFL fined him for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against the Green Bay Packers.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / January 10
NFL Drops JJ McCarthy Punishment Decision for Season Finale Incident
The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up their 2025-26 NFL regular season with a solid performance, defeating the Green Bay Packers 16-3 on January 4, 2026. This victory came at U.S.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 9
NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Vikings
Lions GM Brad Holmes said they will be “urgent” about upgrading the offensive line this offseason, per Tim Twentyman. Holmes made clear they did not ignore
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 8
Vikings rumors: J.J. McCarthy’s ‘high-energy approach’ wore on some vets in camp, but not anymore
The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2025 season at 9-8, barely missing the playoffs. One reason why the Vikings didn’t make the postseason was inconsistent play from QB J.J.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 6
Week 18 NFL injury roundup: Cam Ward, J.J. McCarthy and more
Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books. That means that the playoffs are just around the corner. Unfortunately, most NFL teams will not make the playoffs and their seasons have already ended.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / January 5
JJ McCarthy Faces New Uncertainty as Vikings QB Rumors Heat Up
As the Minnesota Vikings wrap up a disappointing 2025 season that kept them out of the postseason, the organization’s focus shifts toward the upcoming free agency period in 2026.
Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / January 4
Minnesota Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy Exits Game With Apparent Hand Injury
J.J. McCarthy, the Minnesota Vikings’ “franchise quarterback of the future,” has once again found himself on the sidelines. In a Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers that meant absolutely nothing for the standings but everything for morale, McCarthy’s right hand decided it had other plans.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 5
New info emerges about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's job status heading into offseason
McCarthy will have one more chance to put together a solid performance in his first season as a starting quarterback, and it may go a long way toward determining how the team views him going forward.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / January 2
J.J. McCarthy tabbed to start Vikings' finale against Packers
After sitting out Week 17 with a hairline fracture in his throwing hand, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will start Sunday's season finale against the Green Bay Packers.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 2
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Starting Week 18
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell announced that QB J.J. McCarthy will start Week 18 against the Packers. This comes after McCarthy missed last week’s game due to a hairline fracture in his throwing hand. McCarthy, 22, led Michigan to a National Championship in 2023 and was named first-team All-Big Ten.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / January 1
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy (hand) resumes full practice activity
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was a full participant at practice on Thursday, giving him a strong chance of starting Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / December 23
Latest J.J. McCarthy setback raises further doubts about his future with Vikings
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is running out of opportunities to prove he belongs in the team's long-term plans.
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell was not happy with JJ McCarthy
JJ McCarthy’s “Griddy” dance may have been popular with some fans, but it clearly did not go over well with his coach. Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell had some harsh words for McCarthy after his team’s 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / December 4
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's return is more about 2026 than this season
J.J. McCarthy should be back in the lineup when the Minnesota Vikings take the field this weekend.
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