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ArticlePackers-Vikings Week 1 Game Primer: Kickoff time, how to watch, odds, & moreSeptember 13, 2026

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Positive signalRole

McCarthy outplayed Tune in recent Vikings-Packers matchup, confirming starter role.

McCarthy outplayed Clayton Tune in the Packers' final 2025 regular season game against Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium, indicating he is the Vikings' starting quarterback heading into the 2026 season.

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J.J. McCarthyNeutralRole

McCarthy started 10 games before Vikings' continued QB instability.

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J.J. McCarthyNegativeDepth Chart

McCarthy demoted to scout team; Wentz named backup; may be his last Vikings season.

Daily Norseman

J.J. McCarthyNegativeDepth Chart

McCarthy third-stringer for Vikings to start season

Hogs Haven

J.J. McCarthyNeutralProjection

McCarthy's 50th ranking is provisional and likely to change soon.

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J.J. McCarthyNegativeValue

Ranked #50; Doyle says he probably shouldn't be here.

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J.J. McCarthyNegativeProjection

J.J. McCarthy is cited as a benchmark for limited quarterback performance.

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