J.J. McCarthy was officially inactive for the Minnesota Vikings in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers. He served as the emergency spot. McCarthy had no injury designation. He was one of three drafted rookies 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 could be used only if both signal-callers above him could not play.
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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