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purplefaithful · 01-02-2026, 01:15 PM

(01-02-2026, 10:55 AM)purplefaithful Wrote: This is a big hill for JJM to climb...He's got to find peace with getting the playmaker a chance with nfl size windows. He may look covered, but you still gotta give him a chance.

McCarthy back for one more; Packers‘ starters will sit:

With Green Bay locked into the NFC’s No. 7 seed, the Packers are expected to rest many of their starters to preserve them for the start of the playoffs. Quarterback Clayton Tune, who entered the Packers’ last game after backup Malik Willis aggravated his right shoulder injury, will start against Brian Flores’ defense. The Vikings, meanwhile, will likely get a 10th start from J.J. McCarthy, who appears set to return from the hairline fracture in his right hand after four days of practice this week.

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StickierBuns · (This post was last modified: 01-02-2026, 02:32 PM by StickierBuns.)

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Head Coach Kevin O'Connell has announced that J.J. McCarthy will be the starting QB this Sunday for #GBvsMIN

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Final #GBvsMIN injury report

OUT: Gavin Bartholomew*, T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones Sr. and Myles Price

QUESTIONABLE: Dwight McGlothern Jr.

*Currently in 21-day return to practice window

purplefaithful · 01-02-2026, 02:42 PM

(01-02-2026, 02:31 PM)StickierBuns Wrote: Minnesota Vikings
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Head Coach Kevin O'Connell has announced that J.J. McCarthy will be the starting QB this Sunday for #GBvsMIN

Minnesota Vikings
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Final #GBvsMIN injury report

OUT: Gavin Bartholomew*, T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones Sr. and Myles Price

QUESTIONABLE: Dwight McGlothern Jr.

*Currently in 21-day return to practice window

I agree with playing him as long as he can safely go...

Wont provide a bunch of clarity going against their bench strength, but its something to chew on this off-season.

It would be nice for JJ if he plays well and ends the season on a high note.

Oh, and get Jettas his 53 yards Smile

hogjowlsjohnny · 01-02-2026, 04:33 PM

This game is as much an audition as experience for JJ. He has failed to lock down franchise QB status due to injuries and inconsistant play. I think he will be that QB in the future but will KOC and Kwesi bet their jobs on him?
Evaluations of everything will begin shortly after this game. The biggest question this off season once again will be at the QB position. Can't wait to see what they decide to do. Hope JJ plays well ON Sunday.

purplefaithful · 01-02-2026, 04:45 PM

(01-02-2026, 04:33 PM)hogjowlsjohnny Wrote: This game is as much an audition as experience for JJ. He has failed to lock down franchise QB status due to injuries and inconsistant play. I think he will be that QB in the future but will KOC and Kwesi bet their jobs on him?
Evaluations of everything will begin shortly after this game. The biggest question this off season once again will be at the QB position. Can't wait to see what they decide to do. Hope JJ plays well ON Sunday.

QB and DC are the big off-seaSon talkers.

Most likely we're talking QB2, wouldn't surprise me if they name JJM the starter now for next year.

But his leash will be short and the QB room will have better depth then 2025.

Least I hope so.

ArizonaViking · 01-03-2026, 09:55 AM

Minnesota Vikings
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INJURIES

QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) will start Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers, per head coach Kevin O'Connell.
RB Aaron Jones (hip) out
WR Myles Price (ankle) out
TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) out
TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) out
CB Dwight McGlothern (hip) questionable

SIGNINGS

DL Taki Taimani (active roster from practice squad)