Why J.J. McCarthy is starting QB for Vikings again and not Carson Wentz originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. In the end, the Minnesota Vikings didn't have much choice.

“Shed a lot of blood and sweat and tears here. I’m a Michigan Man through and through,” McCarthy said. “I love this state. I love everything that went into cultivating and crafting who I am as an individual, who I am as a football player.”

J.J. McCarthy got emotional talking about the reception he got from his teammates in the locker room postgame. Can see how much this meant to him after everything he's dealt with on the injury front. pic.twitter.com/CEw3Sp3Kav

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has not played since he suffered an ankle injury in Week 2, but he dressed for Thursday night's game against

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy breaks contain and outraces the Detroit Lions defense to the end zone.

With both stalwart offensive linemen in the lineup, McCarthy will benefit greatly from having the most protection possible. The young quarterback was under plenty of duress in Wee

After sitting out multiple games with an ankle injury, J.J. McCarthy is set to return as the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. His timing couldn’t be better, with Carson Wentz sidelined for the rest of the 2025 NFL season following a shoulder injury.