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J.J. McCarthy — the quarterback Minnesota drafted in the first round in 2024 and O'Connell lost faith in … and then traded for a fifth-round pick — not only started for the New York Giants but shredded the mighty Houston Texans' defense a day earlier.
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McCarthy's strong Giants debut validates concerns about O'Connell's trade decision.

McCarthy, whom Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell lost faith in and traded for a fifth-round pick, started for the Giants and shredded the Houston Texans' defense, prompting criticism of O'Connell's decision-making and suggesting McCarthy has more upside than the Vikings' evaluation indicated.

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