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J.J. McCarthy's 2025 success unlikely to repeat; viewed as inferior to Kyler Murray

The source notes that J.J. McCarthy beat the Bears in Week 1 last year, but Kyler Murray has no such luck in Week 2 of 2026, suggesting McCarthy's performance may not repeat. Later, the source references 'Carson Wentz/J.J. McCarthy murmurs' as potential criticism if the Vikings lose badly, and describes Kyler Murray as 'at least he's better than J.J. McCarthy,' indicating McCarthy is viewed as a weaker quarterback option.

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