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J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings fumbles the ball as he's sacked by Zach Harrison #96 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter during the NFL 2025 game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Atlanta Falcons v Minnesota Vikings – NFL 2025

J.J. McCarthy Awful, Then A Hero, Then A Father, Then Awful Again, Then A Bust, Now Hurt

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Minnesota Vikings v Tennessee Titans – NFL Preseason 2025

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) hugs head coach Kevin O'Connell before the NFL preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Minnesota Vikings on August 10, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.

NFL: AUG 10 Preseason Raiders at Vikings

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Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Minnesota Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 10: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the pre-season game against Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Las Vegas Raiders v Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings Belong To J.J. McCarthy Now, As Does My Cold Black Heart

General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah (L) and Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings address the media at TCO Performance Center on February 17, 2022 in Eagan, Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings Introduce Kevin O’Connell

Hear Me Out: The Vikings Are USING Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) talks with former teammate Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) after the professional NFL football game between the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings on October 6, 2024 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.

NFL: OCT 06 Jets at Vikings

I Am Asking Aaron Rodgers, Once And For All, To Leave My Team The Fuck Alone

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 13: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: Minnesota Vikings v Los Angeles Rams

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