Overview
- McCarthy completed a positive throwing session on Dec. 30 and was a limited participant in practice on Dec. 31, coach Kevin O’Connell said.
- O’Connell noted McCarthy may not take every rep as the staff gauges progress, emphasizing the need to securely grip the football.
- If medically cleared, McCarthy is expected to make his 10th start Sunday against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- Green Bay has the No. 7 seed locked in and is expected to rest several starters for the regular-season finale.
- The Vikings plan to get Justin Jefferson involved as he enters the game 53 receiving yards shy of 1,000 for the season.