Cowboys, Vikings and McCarthy
Digest more
The Minnesota Vikings were hoping to see second-year quarterback JJ McCarthy take the NFL by storm this season as their starter. After deciding to pass on offseason options like Aaron Rodgers, the 2025 season has not gone according to plan. Entering Week 15 action, the Vikings hold a 5-8 record. They're going to miss the playoffs barring a miracle.
The Minnesota Vikings' future with quarterback JJ McCarthy could take a new turn after recent insider speculation.
The Vikings faced a third-and-9 near midfield on the 10th play of their 98-yard drive against the Commanders last Sunday. They lined up with three receivers to quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s left, as Justin Jefferson ran a short motion from the slot toward left tackle Christian Darrisaw before breaking back out.
The Minnesota Vikings continue to have a unique situation at the quarterback position in 2025. While J.J. McCarthy is coming off his best game of the season, he is still very much on unstable ground as the season progresses. Because of that, some folks are wondering whether the team might make a move this offseason to bring in some competition.
Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame WR Cris Carter wasn't shy about how he feels regarding the team's current J.J. McCarthy situation.
If you're just looking at certain team defensive metrics, the Vikings' game against the Cowboys this week doesn't look much different than their most recent contest against the Commanders in terms of the challenge it will present J.J. McCarthy.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell fought that narrative a little on Wednesday, saying, “If it was that simple, I would probably get a lot more rest.”
The Cowboys are set for a prime-time home matchup Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings with Dallas still clinching to playoff hopes.
McCarthy is seeking consistency under the prime-time lights at “Jerry World,” or AT&T Stadium, where the Vikings will travel to play the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Finding completions will remain his focus after throwing a career-high 69.6% completion rate against Washington.