Minnesota Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy receives intriguing message from T.J. Hockenson after he was talking to the media at training camp.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is confident heading into his first season starting under center. "I think I'm one of the most accurate guys out there," McCarthy said Thursday, via ESPN's Kevin Seifert.

The more I keep looking at each team, if J.J. McCarthy plays well, this thing is built for success.” Yet it all comes down to that big “if” that Romo mentioned — McCarthy, The Vikings are placing their fate in the hands of a baby-faced 22-year-old quarterback who only started two years at Michigan and averaged just 22 passes per game.

J.J. McCarthy's return to the Minnesota Vikings was short but solid. The quarterback, who missed his rookie season due to a knee injury, led a scoring drive in a 20-10 victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was emotional during his return to the field against the Houston Texans.

J.J. McCarthy may have only played one series in last Saturday's preseason game, but he showed that there is promise for him in 2025.