Frederick: The J.J. McCarthy experience is going to get better … right?

McCarthy’s accuracy, particularly as games unfold, has not been NFL-caliber to date. Through four starts, he’s completing 54% of his passes while throwing for 173 yards per game. The signal caller has five touchdown passes versus six interceptions.
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Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy Accused Of 'Fake' Gameday Behavior

After missing well over a month of action due to injury, J.J. McCarthy returned to the field last Sunday and led the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 victory over the Detroit Lions. McCarthy didn't exactly have an MVP performance against the Lions,

Analysis: Believe it or not, T.J. Hockenson still plays for the Vikings. J.J. McCarthy needs him.

Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson seems like an ideal receptacle for a young QB to turn to when he’s out of rhythm. And coach Kevin O’Connell agrees.

O'Connell, Vikings have found QB training on the fly with McCarthy to be as tricky as it sounds

This season for Minnesota was bound to test Kevin O’Connell, trying to strike the tricky balance between developing a starting quarterback who’d never played in the NFL and coaching a roster designed for a contender.

Talent, growing pains on full display in J.J. McCarthy's play vs. Ravens

J.J. McCarthy's performance in Sunday's loss to the Ravens contained an unsurprising mix of ups and downs. His fourth career start wasn't a good one, and it exposed a lot of the things that he needs to improve as he continues to develop and gain experience.

As J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson struggled to connect, Jalen Nailor gets his ‘big one’

Jefferson caught only four of 12 targets vs. the Ravens while Nailor took on a leading role, kickstarted by a 62-yard catch on the Vikings’ opening drive.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy is excited for more Jalen Nailor in the Weeks to come

J.J. McCarthy had a lot of fun throwing to Jalen Nailor on Sunday, and he is looking forward to doing more of it.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Explains 'Nine' Alter Ego After Viral Locker Room Video

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy divulged this week that an alter ego has been helping him succeed during his first season as a starting NFL QB.

McCarthy's leadership comes with ease for Vikings, who face another back-on-track team in the Ravens

J.J. McCarthy burst into Minnesota's locker room in Detroit last week in the afterglow of a critical victory for the Vikings, meeting his boisterously welcoming teammates with an enthusiasm and intensity that took the party for the visitors to an even higher level.

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy reveals gameday alter ego "Nine": "I love feeding that wolf."

McCarthy's has intense gameday demeanor has been celebrated in Vikings postgame locker room videos and mocked on social media

J.J. McCarthy can't stay protected by Kevin O'Connell forever

McCarthy's further away from finished than anyone wanted to admit, but this Vikings team can't afford to wait.
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