JJ McCarthy to make preseason debut against Raiders

Chris Breiler | Aug 10, 2024

Aug 2, 2024; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) greets center Michael Jurgens (65) during practice at Vikings training camp in Eagan, MN. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports / Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan fans will definitely want to tune into the NFL Network this afternoon as JJ McCarthy is set to make his preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings. Although veteran QB Sam Darnold is currently listed as the starter on the depth chart, McCarthy has been making a lot of noise during training camp - leading many to believe that it won't be long before he takes over that QB1 spot in Minneapolis.

JJ McCarthy reporting for work 🫡 @jjmccarthy09

📺: #LVvsMIN -- 4pm ET on @NFLNetwork
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/O751MZUoSm

— NFL (@NFL) August 10, 2024

While Darnold certainly provides a level of experience that you want in a quarterback, Vikings fans seem eager to see No. 9 in action. Given all he accomplished during his playing days at the University of Michigan, it's hard to blame them. As a Wolverine, McCarthy put together an impressive 27-1 overall record as a starter, including two wins over rival Ohio State, two Big Ten championships, a Rose Bowl victory over Alabama in the CFP Semifinal, and a National Championship over Washington in 2023. He's certainly in contention to be viewed as the greatest Michigan quarterback of all-time, and there's every reason to believe he'll continue his winning ways with the Minnesota Vikings.

JJ McCarthy threading the needle 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/4GTdwDsfK4

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) August 8, 2024

JJ McCarthy was BUILT IN A LAB.

He Looks like a combination of Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson, with his ELITE accuracy and insane speed.

In a few years, we might have a new QB1 in the NFL ⚡️

pic.twitter.com/gILvElBzcR

— Chris (@chiefs_outsider) August 7, 2024

We are currently witnessing one of the greatest arm talents in NFL history.

Vikings fans are WINNING pic.twitter.com/AyOvtjOppx

— Cam (@42Cyc) August 8, 2024

You can catch McCarthy in action today on the NFL Network at 4:00 pm ET, as the Minnesota Vikings welcome the Las Vegas Raiders to Minneapolis for their first preseason game.

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