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Vikings' McCarthy Faces Pressure Amid Struggling Season

11/13/2025

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J.J. McCarthy, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback, has struggled in his first four NFL games, posting 692 passing yards, five touchdowns, six interceptions, and a 53.7% completion rate.
He ranks lowest in completion percentage among quarterbacks from the 2024 draft class.
The Vikings sit at 4-5 after a loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and analysts have suggested a quarterback competition to push his development, with head coach Kevin O'Connell remaining optimistic.

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Story summary

J.J. McCarthy, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback, has struggled in his first four NFL games, posting 692 passing yards, five touchdowns, six interceptions, and a 53.7% completion rate.
He ranks lowest in completion percentage among quarterbacks from the 2024 draft class.
The Vikings sit at 4-5 after a loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and analysts have suggested a quarterback competition to push his development, with head coach Kevin O'Connell remaining optimistic.