"The Minnesota Vikings will go from one of the league's biggest surprise playoff teams in 2024 to a disappointing squad this year," Moton wrote. "Though head coach Kevin O'Connell has proved himself to be a quality play-caller, he can't wave a magic wand to expedite first-year starter J.J. McCarthy's development.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is likely to get two years of runway to become the team's longterm future at the position.

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to drop to the basement of the NFC North as J.J. McCarthy develops into the team's starting quarterback.