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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.
Reporters left Kevin O'Connell's recent presser feeling like JJ McCarthy's job as Minnesota Vikings starter is very much in jeapordy.
JJ McCarthy is currently battling injury. Once he returns, there is no guarantee that he will have his job back.
O'Connell remains committed to McCarthy, though when he's expected to take back the keys to the offense is unclear
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
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is reportedly expected to miss 2-4 weeks with a high-ankle sprain, as Carson Wentz is expected to take over starting duties.
Not only is Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy injured, but his play through Week 2 is a major cause for alarm.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder following JJ McCarthy's injury.
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the "soft-benching" theory of J.J. McCarthy by stating what he's gained from watching Carson Wentz.
J.J. McCarthy could lose his starting job with the Minnesota Vikings to QB Carson Wentz, according to Phil Simms.