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McCarthy’s QB Future in Question | Minneapolis News
Vikings’ QB battle is heating up—and it’s not going J.J. McCarthy’s way. Drafted high with big expectations, the rookie’s inconsistency—highlighted by a flashy 50-yard bomb and costly overthrows—is making backup duties feel out of reach. His recent shaky performance (5-of-10, 81 yards) follows a torn meniscus and a preseason that never quite translated. Meanwhile, veteran Carson Wentz is stepping in with more poise and fewer mistakes, completing 9-of-11 for 92 yards and offering the stability the Vikings desperately need—especially if Kyler Murray sits. With McCarthy still young but unproven…
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