Bears, Vikings and J.J. McCarthy
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy finds wide receiver Justin Jefferson for an 18-yard gain against the Chicago Bears.
Bears safety Kevin Byard III picks off Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy for his league-leading fifth interception of the season.
J.J. McCarthy makes his fifth NFL start as Vikings host Bears Sunday. McCarthy became a father this season; fiancée Katya Kuropas shares baby Rome’s milestones online. Coach O’Connell praised McCarthy’s commitment,
McCarthy needs to make strides in the second half of the season, but the Vikings aren't worried about his slow start.
McCarthy was seen warming up before Sunday's game with a wrap on his right throwing hand, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. However, it's the same bandage he had on his hand throughout the week of practice, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
With mixed results, J.J. McCarthy is two games into what appears to be a 10-game audition to be the Vikings’ starting quarterback next season.
McCarthy, who practiced Wednesday with a bandaged hand, has faced obstacle after obstacle since the Vikings’ Week 1 victory in Chicago.