Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy showed no rust from 2024’s season-ending knee injury in his lone preseason series on Saturday against the Houston Texans.
The No. 10 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft tore his meniscus last August, forcing him to miss his entire rookie season. McCarthy made some solid plays against the Texans to quell concern entering the regular season.
McCarthy went 4-of-7 for 30 yards on the opening drive, also adding eight yards on one rush attempt, while driving the Vikings 58 yards before settling for a 48-yard field goal.
On an 2nd-and-5 five plays into the game, McCarthy connected with third-year wide receiver Jordan Addison on an out route with pressure getting in his face.
McCarthy and Addison demonstrated good timing, with McCarthy releasing the ball before Addison broke his route and made the sliding catch.
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