J.J. McCarthy was listed as inactive for the Minnesota Vikings for their opener against the Green Bay Packers. He took on the emergency quarterback job. McCarthy had no injury concern. He was one of three rookie draft picks on the healthy scratch list. Fans were annoyed while Kyler Murray struggled. McCarthy's status generated chatter from media covering the Vikings. As emergency QB3, he was available only if 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