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J.J. McCarthy Injury Update: Kevin O'Connell Provides Update on Vikings QB's Recovery

The quarterback suffered an ankle sprain in the Week 2 loss vs. the Falcons.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17, 2025

Why the Vikings Need to Show Patience With J.J. McCarthy

With McCarthy injured, a possible trade to bring back Kirk Cousins might sound enticing for Minnesota. Plus, a look at how big of a playoff threat the Colts are in this week’s Fact or Fiction.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17, 2025

Bengals, Vikings News Has NFL Fans Bummed About Possible Week 3 Backup QB Battle

A possible battle of backup QBs after the J.J. McCarthy and Joe Burrow news has NFL fans down.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15, 2025

SI:AM | J.J. McCarthy’s Rollercoaster Debut Aided by Bears’ Coaching Blunder

The first three quarters went terribly for the new Vikings quarterback, but he saved his night with a thrilling comeback.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2025

Vikings Locker Room Went Nuts for J.J. McCarthy After Kevin O'Connell's Fiery Speech

The Vikings rookie quarterback made a lot of believers with his fourth quarter heroics.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2025

Colin Cowherd’s Mid-Game Hot Take on J.J. McCarthy Ended Up Looking Really Bad

The Vikings QB had a lot of haters looking for the delete button after his monster fourth quarter.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2025

Kevin O'Connell Reveals Halftime Message He Told J.J. McCarthy Before Comeback Win

Kevin O'Connell had a confident message for J.J. McCarthy before he led the Vikings to a comeback win.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2025

J.J. McCarthy Makes Unique NFL History in Dominant Fourth Quarter Run vs. Bears

J.J. McCarthy became the first quarterback in NFL history to account for three touchdowns in their debut during the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Chicago Bears.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2025

J.J. McCarthy Sizzles As Caleb Williams, Bears Fall Flat on Monday Night Football

In his NFL debut, McCarthy ignited a furious fourth-quarter comeback. Chicago and new coach Ben Johnson, meanwhile, showed they have a long way to go in the franchise's latest attempt at a rebuild.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2025

Vikings Seal Win vs. Bears With Help of Smart, Subtle Play on Kickoff Return

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell waved out Ty Chandler to get to the two-minute warning and trim the chances of a Chicago Bears comeback.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2025