McCarthy to get his shot in New York

It’s an interesting situation for us Vikings fans.  A lot of us are rooting for him to do well, but if he does well it doesn’t look great for our coaching staff and front office, which is currently doing most things outside of offense at a very high level. 

I think he looked really good yesterday … against a prevent defense … in a small sample size.  He looked fast, decisive, accurate.  I think there’s a good chance he looks good with a coach that has an offense more tailored for a younger QB, which I think since they were working with Dart and Winston seems more likely.  Make the reads simpler and let him play fast.  I’m really curious to see what we do with our offense after this season, given how much they’ve had to change things to make it work with Kyler.

Here's his chunk of play against the Saints for those that didn't see it. Have to go to Youtube.

Too early to say, can't root against JJM though.

Searing bright lights in NY.

GL to him

I'll always root for McCarthy, he's a good kid with some of the right stuff. And if he somehow shoves it up Minnesota's ass, then he does because he'll have earned it. They gave up on him. But let's be clear: he's starting because NY's starter (Dart) is out for the year and the Jameis Winston Experience always has a shelf life. But he's got a shot regardless, now its up to him. He's been nothing but positive throughout this whole experience. I'll be watching! 👀😤Not surprisingly, he's already won over his new teammates.

Wouldn't expect an immediate decision. Plenty to weigh over the next few days. https://t.co/gQ7mdhxJGu

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 19, 2026

Good for JJ. I think he earned it by how much he sparked that team yesterday. He's likely still going to have those WTF moments, but there's also a good chance he starts to reduce those moments as he gets more experience. I kinda expect a Nick Mullens type year from him. I did not want him QB1 for us, but man, I'm not exactly sure why we didn't want him as QB2.

A fresh start for J.J. McCarthy! 👀⁣
⁣@athielen19 reacts to his former Vikings teammate's impressive fourth quarter with the New York Giants and explains why he's rooting for McCarthy to get another opportunity.⁣
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— KFAN1003 (@KFAN1003) October 19, 2026

Players come and go. Some you wanted to stay longer but fans don't make these decisions nor do we get the full story from the front office and coaches. I was pulling for McCarthy when he was a Viking and wish him well with his new team. Change in scenery may be exactly what he needed. Fresh start, new coaches, new philosophy, new playbook, new teammates, etc may very well explain future success.

I hope he is resurgent as hell, and even gives the Giants a big problem with Dart's return next season.

I've seen the "garbage time" and "prevent defense" brush-offs assigned to his performance, but he also got near to Kyler's best Vikings single-game pass yardage in 11 minutes of game time...and scampered for a chunk more.

KOC and Teasley f**ked the kid, totally raw-dogged him, this offseason, and I hope it haunts them. Frankly, I really hope he pulls a "Fran" and comes back for the peak of his career.