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NFL.com News fantasy football takes on J.J. McCarthy
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All NFL.com News insights about J.J. McCarthy
NegativeProjectionAug 1, 2026
McCarthy takes over an offense that rejuvenated Sam Darnold's career last season; he inherited the 'Porsche of offenses' with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and a remade offensive line. Kevin O'Connell is a proven QB whisperer, so the assumption is McCarthy should have little trouble keeping things afloat. Minnesota is a 14-win club that improved on paper entering 2025. However, McCarthy is the 'pendulum that could swing the course of the entire NFC North' after missing all of 2024, making him the NFL's biggest wild card.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell insists he's running a legitimate quarterback competition, but every indicator suggests it's Kyler Murray's job to lose; McCarthy has struggled when on the field and had issues staying healthy, making a legitimate competition unlikely despite the coach's public stance.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
McCarthy is one of the Chargers' quarterbacks who could benefit from Darren Waller's depth and red zone threat at tight end.NegativeRoleNo date
Despite Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell insisting on a legitimate quarterback competition, every indicator suggests it is Kyler Murray's job to lose; McCarthy has struggled when on the field and had issues staying healthy, while Murray enters with proven ability.