Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Gets Brutal Message
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Not only do these four NFL quarterbacks need to be benched, but their respective front offices should start thinking of offseason solutions.
Week 11 in the NFL had no shortage of drama, as many of the early games went down to the wire. Out of the gate, the Sunday slate opened up with a back-and-forth affair between the Dolphins and Commanders from Madrid,
J.J. McCarthy fought hard in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears, but the Minnesota Vikings fell short in a 19-17 loss that was clinched by a Cairo Santos game-winning field goal.
McCarthy was selected 10th overall and fifth of a record six first-round quarterbacks in 2024. Where does he rank now in his draft class?
He's now 0-3 at home in his career with two touchdown passes and six picks. His passer ratings in those three losses have been 37.5, 54.5, and 47.7. For context, McCarthy came into this game with an NFL-worst 65.8 rating. No one else in the league is below 70.
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J.J. McCarthy is holding back the Vikings offense
The biggest issue with their offense right now is the fact that second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy is not yet progressing the way the Vikings hoped.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell offered a blunt assessment of JJ McCarthy's play during a two-interception afternoon.
Even after misfires, turnovers, and a season-damaging defeat, Kevin O'Connell doesn't appear ready to consider a change at QB.
The Minnesota Vikings will host the Chicago Bears on Sunday, trying to win the regular-season matchup after taking the season opener against Caleb Williams and Co. J.J. McCarthy will play his third game back from injury,