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Trial by Fire: J.J. McCarthy Faces One of NFL’s Toughest Schedule

After recording on Monday night instead of Sunday, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano on Two Old Bloggers, dissect the Minnesota Vikings’ tough 2025 NFL schedule. Is it a setup or a chance for J.J. McCarthy to shine? From a two-week European trip to elite QB matchups, we cover it all. Plus, Caleb Williams’ bombshell, Donovan Jackson’s signing, and rookie mini-camp news.

Episode Key Points:

Schedule Overview:

  • Fifth-toughest schedule (.557 opponent win percentage)
  • Seven primetime games, two Thursday nights, heavy late-season road schedule
  • First back-to-back overseas games in two separate countries: Dublin (Sept.