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The Minnesota Vikings allowed J.J. McCarthy to be their quarterback for the future, but following his Week 1 fourth-quarter comeback performance, things have been a bit rocky. McCarthy looked a bit lost in Week 2, throwing two interceptions and no touchdowns, as the Atlanta Falcons' defense came down on him hard.
The Vikings are once again dealing with a JJ McCarthy injury. Which leaves an analyst/insider growing concerned over "lack of reps."
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Vikings star QB J.J. McCarthy is expected to be sidelined two to four weeks with a high ankle sprain, per @AdamSchefter Carson Wentz is now the starting QB. https://t.co/qzethkKBFm pic.twitter.com/T7fagv8mgA
Not only is Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy injured, but his play through Week 2 is a major cause for alarm.
JJ McCarthy was not able to make magic on the field on Sunday night, as the Vikings struggled against the visiting Falcons.
National Champion and three-time winner of The Game against rival Ohio State, JJ McCarthy is a Michigan Man and Legend for the remainder of his days. His success in anything still draws the ire of Ohio State fans who refuse to accept that he is actually a talented quarterback who wins everywhere he goes.
Commentator Colin Cowherd said that the Vikings don’t have the luxury of waiting for McCarthy to become a legitimate QB1 because of how good their roster is offensively. Daniel Kelly, a former scout for the New York Jets, responded by saying that the University of Michigan product “was grossly overhyped and overdrafted.”
Internet detectives think they uncovered evidence that the Minnesota Vikings are faking JJ McCarthy's ankle injury.
JJ McCarthy missed some practice time during the week to be with his fiancee for the birth of their first baby. His fiancee Katya Kuropas has since shared
Distractions, bad blocking and injuries be damned, J.J. McCarthy cannot avoid the harsh criticisms that come with being an NFL starting quarterback. One guy who knows it all too well is former Giants quarterback Phil Simms.