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In terms of frequency, there’s no quarterback who’s had his passes deflected more than the Vikings’ first-year starter.
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McCarthy’s growing pains aren’t going to suddenly vanish anytime soon for frustrated Vikings
J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings fell too far behind on his development during his injury absences to warrant another pause.
McCarthy’s 5.7% interception percentage leads all quarterbacks. Only the Las Vegas Raiders’ Geno Smith (4.5%) and the Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa (4.2%) have thrown interceptions on at least 4% of their attempts.
The young quarterback took accountability for his poor play after struggling in the Vikings’ most recent loss.
The Minnesota Vikings will host the Chicago Bears on Sunday, trying to win the regular-season matchup after taking the season opener against Caleb Williams and Co. J.J. McCarthy will play his third game back from injury,
McCarthy struggled again on Sunday, and now the Vikings should be focused on finding out if the young quarterback can be the guy in 2026.
Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald react to the Vikings’ 19-17 loss to the Bears and why the quarterback’s poor throws and timing are signs that the Vikings might not have their answer behind center.