How the Vikings and NFL would be different if J.J. McCarthy hadn't been given the keys

The Minnesota Vikings didn't know it at the time, but their commitment to J.J. McCarthy made them worse off than paying Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones.

Seahawks may face Vikings rookie quarterback with 8 career passes in Week 13

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is in concussion protocol, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported that McCarthy first brought up concussion symptoms on Minnesota's flight home from their Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Vikings quarterback situation uncertain for Week 13 vs Seahawks

McCarthy suffered a concussion during Minnesota's 23-6 road loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, and remains in concussion protocol per ESPN's Kevin Seifert. If McCarthy is unable to clear protocol in time for the Week 13 game in Seattle, the Vikings will be forced to roll with rookie Max Brosmer.

The Vikings had three quarterbacks to choose from. They may have picked the wrong one.

Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones are thriving with their new teams while J.J. McCarthy has struggled and has missed games due to injury.

5 quarterbacks who could replace J.J. McCarthy for the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are flirting with a quarterback controversy on their hands for a third straight offseason in 2026.

This Vikings season is going to cost someone their job — who will it be?

This Minnesota Vikings season is going to result in at least one person in a leadership position losing their job. That doesn't feel harsh or reactionary to say. It's just the reality of what happens in professional sports when a team falls as wildly short of expectations as the Vikings have this year.
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