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ArticleMcCarthy makes Vikings' initial 53-man roster as one of four MIN QBsMcCarthy ma...Captured August 31, 2026

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After a promising preseason debut as a rookie, McCarthy underwent season-ending knee surgery, opening the door for Sam Darnold to start and produce a career-best year.

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Sam Darnold had career-best year filling in for injured McCarthy.

Darnold produced a career-best year for the Vikings in 2025 after J.J. McCarthy underwent season-ending knee surgery as a rookie, opening the starting opportunity for Darnold to establish himself as a reliable option at the position.

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Injuries to be ahead of for Week 2 waivers: • injured player = beneficiary who is available on waivers • Tyson = Vele • Stribling = Deebo (not in my...

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Darnold has short-term muscle strain; Drew Lock on standby.

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Darnold with short-term hip strain; Drew Lock on standby.

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Expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a glute injury

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Charted accuracy rate (via @FantasyPtsData) vs. actual efficiency (ANY/A) for QBs in Week 1 One-week sample, but... - Jaxson Dart looking very nice...

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Darnold's injury is the primary factor dragging Seahawks' power ranking.

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