J.J. McCarthy was officially inactive for the Minnesota Vikings in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers. He took on the emergency QB role. McCarthy had a clean injury status. He was one of three rookie draft picks on the healthy scratch list. Fans were frustrated because Kyler Murray struggled. McCarthy's status caught notice from media covering the Vikings. As emergency QB3, he was available only when both signal-callers above him were unable to go.
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J.J. McCarthy Serving as emergency QB3 - Fantasy Footballers Podcast
J.J. McCarthy Serving as emergency QB3 Fantasy Footballers Podcast
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Vikings news: J.J. McCarthy officially inactive for Week 1 vs. Packers - Yahoo Sports
Vikings news: J.J. McCarthy officially inactive for Week 1 vs. Packers Yahoo Sports
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Why Isn't J.J. McCarthy Playing? Michigan 1st-Round Pick Dissed by Vikings - heavy.com
Why Isn't J.J. McCarthy Playing? Michigan 1st-Round Pick Dissed by Vikings heavy.com
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3 Potential J.J. McCarthy Trade Partners for Vikings After Week 1 QB News - Sports Illustrated
3 Potential J.J. McCarthy Trade Partners for Vikings After Week 1 QB News Sports Illustrated
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Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Serving as emergency QB3 - CBS Sports
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy: Serving as emergency QB3 CBS Sports