Some fans are sure to be disappointed with the lack of a trade deadline move, especially with how the Lions looked in their most recent game. Start the day smarter. Get all the ne

Most of that excitement has been based on the play of quarterback JJ McCarthy. The former 2024 first-round pick returned from injury and helped guide the team past Detroit. While he didn't put up gaudy numbers, his inspiring play helped fuel will Minnesota to a win.

The Minnesota Vikings fully expected to ride the rollercoaster of young quarterback development, with J.J. McCarthy effectively a rookie after the knee injury that kept him out of last season.