Getty J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before a game against the New England Patriots. Despite relative inexperience that belies a former first-round pick entering his second season, J.J. McCarthy will open the 2025 campaign as the Minnesota Vikings ’ starter. However, how long McCarthy can fend off new teammate Carson Wentz is the key. The Vikings are all in on McCarthy, even limiting how far they were willing to go to retain or pursue more experienced passers to compete with