Everything is on your shoulders now, J.J. McCarthy. No pressure.

Minnesota’s latest disappointment, a 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night in Los Angeles, dropped the Vikings to 3-4 — not a great spot for a team with the softest portion of its schedule behind it. The playoffs are looking like a long shot with 10 games to play.

After a promising start, the Carson Wentz era might have just ended with a thud.

So, back to the second-year signal-caller the Vikings will almost assuredly go. It’d be a stunning surprise if McCarthy isn’t under center when Minnesota takes on Detroit on Nov. 2. His return to the spotlight will mark a crossroads for the franchise. Who’s to say he won’t play well? Few top-15 picks have been written off as quickly as McCarthy, who still has just two starts u

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