How long will the Vikings stick with J.J. McCarthy?

Daniel Jones chose to sign with the Indianapolis Colts instead of staying in Minnesota, partly due to his belief in Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's ability to develop J.J. McCarthy. However, McCarthy's performance through six starts has been underwhelming. In a recent game against the Packers, McCarthy completed only 12 of 19 passes for 87 yards and threw two interceptions. He has now thrown two interceptions in three consecutive games, a feat only matched by Christian Ponder for the Vikings in the past 30 years. McCarthy has recorded an interception in each of his six starts, a dubious achievement shared with quarterbacks like Zach Mettenberger, Blake Bortles, and Deshone Kizer over the last two decades.

The Vikings managed only four yards on 15 plays in the second half of the game. With Minnesota's playoff hopes dwindling after their seventh loss, the team may consider the remainder of the season as preparation for 2026. There is speculation that the