Over the last two games, albeit against two of the worst defenses in the league, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has seemingly turned a corner toward proving he should be the starter in 2026.
However, what has continued over the last two games, despite the favorable circumstances, is McCarthy's struggles to connect with wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Over the last two games, Jefferson has just four catches for 33 yards on 12 targets.
Against the Dallas Cowboys in the Vikings' Week 15 win, McCarthy just missed Jefferson on what would have been a huge gain.