J.J. McCarthy performs in Vikings preseason matchup against Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
J.J. McCarthy played for the Vikings in their preseason game against the Bears on August 22. McCarthy is competing for the quarterback two position, and his performance is drawing scrutiny. The Vikings' coaching staff has emphasized evaluating the backup quarterback roles throughout the summer. McCarthy's showing in this game may influence future roster decisions as the team approaches regular-season preparations.
- •J.J. McCarthy played for the Vikings in preseason game
- •Matchup against the Bears is on August 22
- •McCarthy's performance is under evaluation
- •Vikings are assessing backup quarterback roles
- •Regular season decisions depend on preseason evaluations
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Grading Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy’s preseason Week 2 performance — Will he keep QB2 job?
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