Skip to Main Content
Football
Football
ChevronDown

J.J. McCarthy

#9 QB / Minnesota Vikings / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-3 Weight: 219 lb Age: 23 College: Michigan Bye 6

Fantasy Points by Week

  • PROJ
  • FANTASY PTS
Rost
36%
Start
7%
QB Rank
NR

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Sharing snaps with Murray

    J.J. McCarthy and free-agent addition Kyler Murray shared QB reps during Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice, Lindsey Young of the Minnesota Vikings' official site reports.Fellow signal callers Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer remain in the reserve mix, while Kevin Seifert of ESPN relays that Murray was on the field for the first QB snaps during team drills Tuesday, after which McCarthy took about an equal number of snaps with the starters -- as was the trend during the media-access portions of Minnesota's OTAs. Per Seifert, Murray is viewed as the favorite to win the the team's ongoing quarterback competition, but at this stage the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft continues his transition to a new offensive system while splitting work with McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in 2024, who is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he threw for 1,632 yards with an 11:12 TD:INT in 10 regular-season starts.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Dropping down depth chart?

    J.J. McCarthy (hand) is unlikely to enter Week 1 as a starter after the Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.For what it's worth, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell declined to comment on expectations for a 2026 starter when reporters asked him Thursday. Reading between the lines, McCarthy's poor 2025 performance would make him a major underdog if a job battle were to take place, even against a post-prime version of Murray (who turns 29 in August). O'Connell is saying all of the things one might expect about continuing McCarthy's development, but odds are it'll be happening from the bench for at least the early part of the 2026 campaign.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Could face competition this year

    Executive Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski said Tuesday that the Minnesota Vikings are "exploring all possibilities" at quarterback, a scenario that could lead to J.J. McCarthy (hand) facing competition for the team's starting job, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.As the coming season approaches, the report notes that Vikings are aiming to see a "baseline" level of quarterback play that's higher than what they had in 2025, a campaign in which McCarthy dealt with multiple injuries, including a right hand issue that forced him out of the team's regular-season finale. When asked if he still believes McCarthy -- the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft -- can be a franchise quarterback, coach Kevin O'Connell said, "I believe the answer to that question is yes.'" That said, Brzezinski's comments suggest that the Vikings could look to explore bringing in signal-caller help via various avenues. With that in mind, as NFL free agency looms next month, Brzezinski noted "we have a couple of weeks, and so we're just exploring every option that could be out there. We're casting a wide net."

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Exits early in season finale

    J.J. McCarthy completed 14 of 23 pass attempts for 182 yards and added seven yards on two carries before exiting Sunday's 16-3 win over the Packers in the third quarter after aggravating a right hand injury.Unfortunately for McCarthy, his 10th career start came to an early end, as he attempted just one pass in the second half before informing head coach Kevin O'Connell that the small hairline fracture in his throwing hand was presenting issues with gripping the football. After having his entire 2024 rookie season wiped out by a meniscus tear in his right knee, McCarthy missed seven total games in 2025 due to a right high-ankle sprain, a concussion and the aforementioned hand injury. When available, he showed strong scrambling ability (181 rushing yards and four touchdowns), but proved to be raw as a passer. On the season, McCarthy completed just 57.6 percent of his throws for 6.7 yards per attempt and an 11:12 TD:INT, and he also took 27 sacks on 270 dropbacks (10 percent sack rate) while fumbling six times (losing two). The 22-year-old will tentatively head into 2026 atop Minnesota's depth chart, but Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported Sunday that the Minnesota Vikings are expected to explore more established options at quarterback via trade or free agency this offseason, potentially forcing McCarthy to compete for the starting job in training camp.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Aggravates right hand injury

    J.J. McCarthy exited Sunday's game versus the Packers due to a right hand injury.McCarthy appeared to aggravate his previously injured right hand early in the third quarter of Week 18 action. At the time of his departure, he had completed 14 of 23 passes for 182 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions and took his two carries for seven yards. Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer took over for McCarthy.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Named as Week 18 starter

    J.J. McCarthy (hand) will start Sunday's game against the Packers, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.The Minnesota Vikings won't have RB Aaron Jones (hip) or TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), potentially placing more of the offensive burden on WRs Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Neither has done much with McCarthy under center this season, but things were even worse with undrafted rookie Max Brosmer making starts. The Packers, meanwhile, are expected to rest a lot of key players in preparation for the postseason.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Logs full practice Thursday

    J.J. McCarthy (right hand) practiced fully Thursday.McCarthy sat out last Thursday against the Lions due to a hairline fracture in his right throwing hand that he sustained Week 16 at the Giants. He got back on the field Tuesday and had a "really positive" throwing session, as coach Kevin O'Connell told Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. With a full practice now under his belt, McCarthy is set to take on the Packers in Week 18.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Limited Wednesday, is 'day-to-day'

    J.J. McCarthy said after Wednesday's practice that he was limited and remains "day-to-day," Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.McCarthy sustained a hairline fracture in his right throwing hand Week 16 at the Giants and didn't play last Thursday against the Lions. Coach Kevin O'Connell told Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com that McCarthy had a "really positive" throwing session Tuesday, and the quarterback himself said Wednesday that he "felt good throwing." It remains to be seen if McCarthy will be able to suit up Sunday versus the Packers, but Max Brosmer is on hand for another start if the former isn't cleared to play.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Returning to practice Wednesday

    Coach Kevin O'Connell said J.J. McCarthy went through a "really positive" throwing session Tuesday with the Minnesota Vikings' medical staff and will take part in Wednesday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.McCarthy suffered a hairline fracture in his right throwing hand during a Week 16 win at the Giants that sidelined him for last Thursday's victory against the Lions. O'Connell said McCarthy likely will be limited in his return to drills Wednesday, but the second-year QB nonetheless is progressing in advance of Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Packers.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Week 18 status TBD

    Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that J.J. McCarthy (hand) is progressing and the swelling has come down, but his status for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers is to be determined, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.O'Connell said it's going to come down to McCarthy's ability to grip the football after he suffered a fracture in his throwing hand Week 16 against the Giants. Max Brosmer made the Week 17 start against the Lions but was borderline incompetent once again, completing just nine of 16 passes for 51 scoreless yards while absorbing seven sacks. McCarthy's status will be updated again no later than Wednesday.

Around the Web Promoted by Taboola