The Vikings are under scrutiny for their decision not to play J.J. McCarthy in their second preseason game, with just weeks before his first career start.

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According to ESPN's preseason power rankings, the Vikings come in at No. 10 in the NFL. It's a slight drop from their post-draft ranking of No. 9, but still keeps them as one of the top teams in the NFC.

The more I keep looking at each team, if J.J. McCarthy plays well, this thing is built for success.” Yet it all comes down to that big “if” that Romo mentioned — McCarthy, The Vikings are placing their fate in the hands of a baby-faced 22-year-old quarterback who only started two years at Michigan and averaged just 22 passes per game.

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for JJ McCarthy's first season, and Kevin O'Connell is encouraged by what he is seeing.

A Patriots reporter admitted that Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy looked like a star in joint practices after a summer of development.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is confident heading into his first season starting under center. "I think I'm one of the most accurate guys out there," McCarthy said Thursday, via ESPN's Kevin Seifert.

The top quarterbacks in last year’s NFL draft accounted for six of the top 12 picks, and they had a wide range of results in their rookie year, from award-winning to not applicable.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy made an honest remark during training camp as he looks forward to his debut season.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell cursed on live broadcast after spotting an illegal motion penalty during a mic'd up segment in preseason loss to Patriots.