Is J.J. McCarthy Already a Bust? Way-Too-Early NFC North 2026 Predictions
The article speculates on NFC North team outlooks for the 2026 NFL season, questioning whether J.J. McCarthy will fulfill his potential as the Vikings' franchise quarterback. It suggests Minnesota may consider acquiring Kyler Murray, creating uncertainty around McCarthy's future despite having drafted him a year earlier. The piece also offers early predictions for the Lions, Bears, Packers, and Vikings, highlighting key challenges and potential developments for each team.
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By Tyler ErzbergerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.One year ago, around this time, the Minnesota Vikings knew who their franchise quarterback was: rookie J.J. McCarthy, a former College Football Playoff national champion at Michigan.Aaron Rodgers, a first-ballot Hall of Famer, wanted to join Minnesota, but the front office wanted to give a runway to the young McCarthy with no distractions.Now, though?McCarthy might never start another game for the Vikings.As we sit four months away from the beginning of the 2026 NFL regular season, here are my early predictions for one of the closest divisions in all of football: the NFC North.More news: Are the Chiefs…
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