The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2025 season believing they were ready to build around a young franchise quarterback. Instead, they’ve found themselves staring at one of the most difficult questions an NFL team can face. What happens when the upstart QB you invested in looks completely overwhelmed? JJ McCarthy’s rocky first season as an NFL starter has left fans frustrated and the coaching staff scrambling for answers. At 4–7, Minnesota’s playoff hopes are fading. The struggles of their young quarterback are at the center of it all.

Promising roster sunk by QB instability

The Vikings’ 2025 campaign has been disheartening and chaotic. After their Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota now sits at 4–7. Much of the frustration centers around McCarthy, who took over as the ful

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