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Falcons fans are in tears as Vikings sign ex-Atlanta QB amid J.J. McCarthy nightmare

For as worrisome as Michael Penix Jr.'s injury history might be, the Atlanta Falcons must be glad they don't have J.J. McCarthy right now. The second-year signal-caller has thrown 10 interceptions in just six starts as the 22-year-old QB has the Minnesota Vikings sitting at just 4-7 entering Week 13.

Amid his struggles, the national champion has quickly been labeled a draft bust, but there's still time for him to turn things around. But with McCarthy in the concussion protocol and usual backup Carson Wentz out for the season, the Vikings signed an insurance option that Falcons' fans know all too well.