Overview
- O’Connell said McCarthy has no injury designation and will start Sunday after missing Week 17 with a hairline fracture in his throwing hand.
- McCarthy practiced fully on Thursday and Friday, with O’Connell noting he “did a great job this week.”
- Minnesota enters Week 18 at 8-8 and already eliminated from playoff contention, framing the game as an evaluation opportunity.
- Green Bay ruled out Jordan Love as he recovers from a concussion, and Malik Willis is questionable, making Clayton Tune a possible starter per reports.
- Through nine starts, McCarthy is 5-4 with a 57.3% completion rate, 1,450 yards, 11 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a 71.2 passer rating, which ranks near the bottom among starters.