Overview

• McCarthy made his first appearance in 364 days during Saturday’s 20-10 preseason win over the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium.
• He completed four of seven pass attempts for 30 yards and added an eight-yard rush in his lone series.
• The rookie admitted he felt “a little teardrop” during the national anthem before taking the field.
• Coach Kevin O’Connell highlighted McCarthy’s composure on third downs, including an 18-yard pass to Jordan Addison and a fourth-down rush.
• The Vikings deliberately limited his snaps to protect their first-team unit and keep him on track to start Week 1 against the Chicago Bears.