Kevin O’Connell Confirms Blow to J.J. McCarthy’s Offense as Vikings Announce Injury Update For J.J. McCarthy, the night became a trial by fire, and for Kevin O’Connell, a test of how much damage contr

The highly anticipated Penix-McCarthy sequel was supposed to be a showcase, but ended up as a lopsided 22-6 Falcons victory, as delivered by a somber Kevin O’Connell. The Vikings coach confirmed the devastating blows that derailed his quarterback’s night, detailing an injured list that reads like the final whistle for an offensive game plan.

As reported by Ben Goessling, O’Connell said, “Ryan Kelly and Justin Skule both had concussions. Aaron Jones will be evaluated for a hamstring injury. Gabriel Murphy will have his knee evaluated for a MCL injury.” In one fell swoop, the centerpiece of the offensive line, the emergency left tackle, and the starting linebacker were all lost, leaving J.J. McCarthy as the last man standing on a sinking ship.

The sophomore QB finished a ba