After missing his entire rookie season due to injury, J.J. McCarthy was healthy for Week 1 in 2025. He made his first start for the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy pulled off an upset win, 27-24, vs. the Chicago Bears.
During a Week 2 loss to the Falcons, J.J. McCarthy suffered an ankle injury. The 22-year-old was ruled out for 2-5 weeks due to the injury. In his place, Carson Wentz has started for the Vikings. Minnesota has a second-straight international game in Week 5. They will face the Browns in London. On Friday morning, NFL insiders reported that McCarthy is out again for the Vikings. Carson Wentz will make his third consecutive start for Minnesota.
