J.J. McCarthy struggles as Vikings fall to Ravens in preseason
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:56 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
J.J. McCarthy struggled during his start for the Minnesota Vikings in a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. He completed 5 of 10 passes for 81 yards. The Vikings trailed throughout the contest, ultimately losing 13-3. The performance raises questions about McCarthy's readiness as the season approaches.
- •J.J. McCarthy completed 5 of 10 passes for 81 yards.
- •Minnesota Vikings lost to Baltimore Ravens, 13-3.
- •The game took place on Saturday.
- •McCarthy played four series during the game.
- •Performance impacts potential depth chart positioning.
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Gets Concerning Take Ahead of Broncos Game
- 4:51 PMBleacher Report — J.J. McCarthy Addresses Injury Concern After Big Hit amid Vikings Trade Buzz in NFL Preseason - Bleacher Report
- 3:45 PMNFL News — J.J. McCarthy’s misses at QB stand out for Vikings in preseason loss - NFL.com
"Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy hasn’t had the best preseason so far in 2026. That’s not really a good thing since the preseason is 66% over.None of the drives that he’s led so far in the preseason have led to a touchdown, and his cumulative completion percentage is a hair above 50%. He’s looked shaky, […] The post Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Gets Concerning Take Ahead of Broncos Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"After exiting Saturday's 13-3 preseason loss against the Baltimore Ravens much earlier than expected due to an apparent injury, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy downplayed any concerns over his long-term health.
"J.J. McCarthy had an erratic start for the Minnesota Vikings, completing 5 of 10 passes for 81 yards in a 13-3 preseason loss to Baltimore on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 12:56 AMVikings’ J.J. McCarthy Gets Concerning Take Ahead of Broncos Game
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy hasn’t had the best preseason so far in 2026. That’s not really a good thing since the preseason is 66% over.None of the drives that he’s led so far in the preseason have led to a touchdown, and his cumulative completion percentage is a hair above 50%. He’s looked shaky, […] The post Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Gets Concerning Take Ahead of Broncos Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Bleacher ReportAug 23, 2026, 4:51 PMJ.J. McCarthy Addresses Injury Concern After Big Hit amid Vikings Trade Buzz in NFL Preseason - Bleacher Report
After exiting Saturday's 13-3 preseason loss against the Baltimore Ravens much earlier than expected due to an apparent injury, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy downplayed any concerns over his long-term health.
- NFL NewsAug 23, 2026, 3:45 PMJ.J. McCarthy’s misses at QB stand out for Vikings in preseason loss - NFL.com
J.J. McCarthy had an erratic start for the Minnesota Vikings, completing 5 of 10 passes for 81 yards in a 13-3 preseason loss to Baltimore on Saturday.
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