In Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, football fans got to know J.J. McCarthy all over again. The former college football national champion struggled early in his regular season debut for the Minnesota Vikings,

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters on Monday they don't anticipate J.J. McCarthy being available for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

J.J. McCarthy's Vikings went on the road and took down Caleb Williams and the Bears on Monday Night Football. Here are the highlights!

Trailing by nine and facing third-and-1 deep in their own end early in the fourth quarter, the Minnesota Vikings put their trust in quarterback J.J. McCarthy. However, his deep pass down the left sideline sailed 5 yards beyond an open Jalen Nailor's grasp and the Vikings were forced to punt.

A misplayed short route by T.J. Hockenson is making the rounds on social media, with fans calling it one of his most forgettable moments in recent memory.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the next game with a sprained ankle, according to coach Kevin O’Connell. KSTP Sports can confirm that McCarthy is battling a high ankle sprain, with an expected timetable of 2-4 weeks for a return to action.

Both the Minnesota Vikings and the Cincinnati Bengals will be down to their backup quarterbacks after injuries to Burrow and McCarthy.

With Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reportedly out up to four weeks due to a sprained ankle, Carson Wentz becomes the next man up. At some point over the next month, will undrafted rookie Max Brosmer become the next man in?