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.

JJ McCarthy is currently battling injury. Once he returns, there is no guarantee that he will have his job back.

The Vikings are once again dealing with a JJ McCarthy injury. Which leaves an analyst/insider growing concerned over "lack of reps."

Not only is Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy injured, but his play through Week 2 is a major cause for alarm.

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

Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy will travel with the team ahead of a historic two-game international series starting in Week 4.

J.J. McCarthy could lose his starting job with the Minnesota Vikings to QB Carson Wentz, according to Phil Simms.

McCarthy was the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He entered the league with high expectations, fresh off winning the national championship with Michigan. After suffering a season-ending injury, McCarthy returned to the field in 2025. He’s off to a rocky start, but the Vikings still have hope in the young quarterback.

With Week 4 inching closer, Colin Cowherd made his predictions about McCarthy's future with the team after Wentz's electrifying display on the field. He stated that the Vikings should move forward with the quarterback who is bringing them wins.

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.”

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.