Detroit’s heavily favored at home, but Lions reporter John Maakaron explains why J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings might not be as overmatched as the odds suggest.

Throughout the Minnesota Vikings' transition from Kirk Cousins to the great unknown at quarterback, there was one big fear. The Vikings have always been

The Minnesota Vikings were all-in on developing quarterback J.J. McCarthy this season, after his rookie year was lost to injury, with the belief they could insulate him from some of the natural struggles of inexperience by surrounding him with a stacked veteran team and a savvy coaching staff.

The Minnesota Vikings need more quarterback depth after J.J. McCarthy, and trading for New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson could help.

Pro receiver Justin Jefferson has had eight different starting quarterbacks during his six years in Minnesota. On Sunday, it's back to J.J. McCarthy, who returns against the Detroit Lions after missing the last five games with an ankle injury.