usage4d ago
Had been slated to start Friday night and play the entire first half.
J.J. McCarthy
Quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings
Depth QB2Age 23Year 3
Last updated
2026 season
Season projection
PPR · QB3727.3
Half-PPR · QB3727.3
Non-PPR · QB3727.3
MIN · QB · QB2
Pass attempts58.0
Completions34.8
Passing yards388.8
Passing TD2.6
Interceptions3.0
Carries11.7
Rushing yards59.6
Rushing TD0.5
Fumbles lost0.8
About these projections
These are full-season estimates, last updated August 30, 2026. For this week’s matchups and injury status, see Week 2 projections.
Research: Strength of schedule · Player durability · Offensive coaching
Latest news · 29 reports
injury4d ago
Won’t play against Denver because his ankle was not comfortable enough; the injury is minor and he is day to day.
context4d ago
Still faces questions, with Minnesota offering his best-case opportunity to address them this year.
injury6d ago
Sat out Wednesday's practice with an ankle issue but remains hoped to start Friday in Denver.
injury6d ago
Dealing with a deltoid ankle sprain, felt better afterward and is expected to play Friday.
depth chart6d ago
The goal is for him to start Friday's final preseason game, though it is not assured.
injury6d ago
Taking a rest day from the final training-camp practice because of an ankle issue from last weekend's preseason game.
usage7d ago
Split second-team reps with Carson Wentz in Tuesday's practice.
injury8d ago
Participated after Saturday's preseason setback but took only three full-team reps, below his usual workload.
performance8d ago
Missed an open red-zone throw to the backline by firing the ball too hard.
injury9d ago
Was banged up during a rough preseason outing.
injury10d ago
Got hobbled late in the first quarter; coach has no medical update yet.
usage10d ago
Took first-team reps, completing 5 of 10 for 81 yards with a missed touchdown opportunity.
performance10d ago
Completed 5 of 10 for 81 yards with one touchdown to Tai Felton; showed inaccuracy and pocket discomfort under pressure.
injury10d ago
Got banged up in the first quarter and was removed; does not expect to miss another game.
performance12d ago
Threw a pick-six in team drills.
depth chart12d ago
Ravens DC Minter, who worked with him at Michigan, says he is still adjusting to different pass concepts in the NFL.
performance13d ago
Threw two consecutive touchdown passes in a 2-minute drill.
depth chart13d ago
Named the Vikings' backup quarterback.
performance15d ago
Performance was borderline unplayable in the game.
performance17d ago
Struggled in his first series; opening play misfired and a third-down pass sailed.
depth chart17d ago
Led the first-team offense to start the Vikings' second drive.
depth chart19d ago
Will play in Saturday's preseason opener.
depth chart21d ago
Not named starter; says decision was out of his control and he will stay ready.
context21d ago
Role uncertain after Murray took the starter job.
context21d ago
Lost a quarterback competition with Kyler Murray before the first preseason game.
depth chart22d ago
How he reacts to Murray being named starter is a pending storyline.
performance23d ago
Made several accurate throws in camp, including intermediate completions, though both quarterbacks have favored sideline targets over middle-field reads in rhythm.
performance23d ago
Had good moments on corner routes but also misfired on several throws.