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And they did it with J.J. McCarthy — now the team's third-string QB — starting four of the five contests.

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McCarthy demoted to third-string QB; started four of Vikings' five-game closing streak.

McCarthy is now the Vikings' third-string quarterback after starting four of five games during Minnesota's late-season five-game winning streak that closed the 2024 season. He will not be the starter in Week 1 against Green Bay, with Kyler Murray taking over the position.