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After picking up one rushing score and 20 rushing yards in his last game, J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings<\/a> head to U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET to match up with the Green Bay Packers<\/a> in Week 18.<\/p>\n

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Will J.J. McCarthy play this week?McCarthy is currently listed on this week’s injury report (full participation in practice, hand). His game status was not designated on the latest report.J.J. McCarthy’s 2025 statsMcCarthy has passed for 1,450 yards (161.1 per game), completing 57.3% of his throws, with 11 TDs and 12 INTs.In addition he has 174 yards on the ground (19.3 per game), on 35 carries plus four touchdowns.Vikings’ next gameMatchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay PackersTime: 1 p.m. ETDate: January 4, 2026TV channel: CBSLive stream: Fubo<\/a> (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Paramount+<\/a> (Regional restrictions may apply)<\/p>\n

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J.J. McCarthy’s 2025 game logWeek 1 at Bears<\/a>: 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<\/a>: 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<\/a>: 9-for-14, 108 YDS, 0 TD, 1 INT, 2 CAR, 20 YDS, 1 RUSH TD<\/p>\n

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