Analyst goes (a little bit) bold with prediction for J.J. McCarthy vs. Packers

David Berding/GettyImagesFrom detailed breakdowns of his flawed mechanics to his own talk about rewiring "neurological pathways" to change the way he has been ingrained to play, the discourse around Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy hit a different pitch in recent days.

While the final seven games are incredibly important to prove he can be the guy for the Vikings, this is where we all need a reminder that McCarthy has five NFL starts under his belt. For some perspective, that's the same number of starts Marcus Mariota has made in place of an injured Jayden Daniels for the Washington Commanders this season.

As the Vikings cling to fading playoff hopes, the spotlight on McCarthy is…