Overview
- He posted a career-best 89.7 PFF grade against Dallas, going 15-of-24 for 250 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.
- The two-game run has him among PFF’s top-graded quarterbacks over that span, with a season big-time throw rate of 7.2% tied for the NFL lead.
- Minnesota is out of the playoff race, and reporting indicates the team will use the remaining games to assess his development and offseason needs.
- Coverage praises growing confidence yet flags persistent mechanical issues and uneven chemistry with Justin Jefferson, with recent success coming versus weak defenses.
- After missing his rookie year and six games this season due to injuries, McCarthy addressed critics on Instagram as his 2025 line sits at 4-4, 56.8% completions, and 11 TDs to 11 INTs.