After rushing for one touchdown and 20 yards in his previous game (on two carries), J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings will play the Green Bay Packers in Week 18, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
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McCarthy’s next gameMatchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay PackersGame Date: January 4, 2026Game Time: 1 p.m.TV channel: CBSLive stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Paramount+ (Regional restrictions may apply)Tickets: StubHubWill McCarthy play this week?McCarthy (full participation in practice, hand) is on the Vikings’ injury report this week, but he does not currently have an injury designation for the game.There are two running backs on the injury report for the Vikings this week, which may result in heavier usage for McCarthy:Jordan Mason (FP/ankle): 145 Rush Att; 664 Rush Yds; 6 Rush TDs 14 Rec; 51 Rec Yds; 0 Rec TDsAaron Jones (out/hip): 132 Rush Att; 548 Rush Yds; 2 Rush TDs 28 Rec; 199 Rec Yds; 1 Rec TDThe Vikings and McCarthy might not have as many targets available this week as there are three receivers on the injury report:Myles Price (out/ankle): 0 RecT.J. Hockenson (out/shoulder): 51 Rec; 438 Rec Yds; 3 Rec TDsGavin Bartholomew (out/back): 51 Rec; 438 Rec Yds; 3 Rec TDs
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McCarthy’s season statsMcCarthy has thrown for 1,450 yards (161.1 per game) while completing 57.3% of his passes, with 11 TDs and 12 INTs.In addition he has 174 rushing yards on 35 carries with four TDs, averaging 19.3 yards per game.McCarthy’s 2025 game logWeek 1 at Bears: 13-for-20, 143 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT, 2 CAR, 25 YDS, 1 RUSH TDWeek 2 vs. Falcons: 11-for-21, 158 YDS, 0 TD, 2 INT, 5 CAR, 25 YDSWeek 9 at Lions: 14-for-25, 143 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT, 9 CAR, 12 YDS, 1 RUSH TDWeek 10 vs. Ravens: 20-for-42, 248 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT, 5 CAR, 48 YDSWeek 11 vs. Bears: 16-for-32, 150 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INTWeek 12 at Packers: 12-for-19, 87 YDS, 0 TD, 2 INT, 2 CAR, 10 YDSWeek 14 vs. Commanders: 16-for-23, 163 YDS, 3 TD, 0 INT, 6 CAR, 19 YDSWeek 15 at Cowboys: 15-for-24, 250 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT, 4 CAR, 15 YDS, 1 RUSH TDWeek 16 at Giants: 9-for-14, 108 YDS, 0 TD, 1 INT, 2 CAR, 20 YDS, 1 RUSH TD
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