Overview
- After a 19-17 loss to the Bears, McCarthy is 2-3 as a starter with a 52.9% completion rate, six touchdowns and eight interceptions for the 4-6 Vikings.
- Head coach Kevin O’Connell reiterated McCarthy will remain the starter and said accuracy issues stem from mechanics the staff is working to cement.
- McCarthy’s longtime coach Greg Holcomb apologized for calling Hall of Famer Cris Carter a “f’kn clown” over social media criticism, then deleted the apology after saying he was asked to remove it.
- Special teams coordinator Matt Daniels said players got “greedy” on the late kickoff return that set up Chicago’s game-winning field goal.
- ESPN insiders reported there is no immediate bench plan given Wentz’s season-ending surgery and Brosmer’s inexperience, as outside speculation points to potential offseason veteran options such as a Cousins reunion or interest in Mac Jones.