The JJ McCarthy experiment has been and will continue to be a roller-coaster ride. And the Minnesota Vikings knew that would likely be the case when they chose him as their quarterback for the 2025 season over Sam Darnold .

McCarthy looked bad in the first half of the Vikings' Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. But he bounced back in a big way to help the team win that game. The flashes of stardom from Week 1 disappeared in Week 2, as the Michigan product reverted back to poor play. It resulted in an embarrassing 22-6 loss against the Atlanta Falcons . This inconsistent play from McCarthy will likely continue all season long, and it could cost the Vikings a playoff spot.

Choosing JJ McCarthy over Sam Darnold will cost the Vikings in 2025

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