J.J. McCarthy is set to return to his starting role this week for the Minnesota Vikings.

His coach is trying to simplify things as much as possible for the struggling quarterback.

Minnesota (4-8) will find out whether its "less is more" approach can succeed when it squares off against the Washington Commanders (3-9) on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

The matchup offers an opportunity for McCarthy to improve upon a flawed first season as the team's starter. He returned to practice this week after missing last week's game against the Seattle Seahawks because he was in the concussion protocol.

The Vikings were shut out 26-0 as undrafted rookie Max Brosmer threw four interceptions in his first career start. Now the focus turns back to McCarthy, who has thrown six touchdowns and 10 interce

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