"A loss by the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night has kept the Dallas Cowboys in the playoff hunt, at least for one more week. This week, Dallas will look to bounce back from a loss in Detroit against another NFC North opponent, the Minnesota Vikings. Before the two teams square off on Sunday night, here are three bold predictions for the matchup."
"J.J. McCarthy's NFL career has gotten off to a rough start. After being selected with the 10th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the former Michigan Wolverine suffered a knee injury in Minnesota's preseason opener that forced him to miss the entirety of his rookie year. Coming into this season, hopes were high for the 22-year-old quarterback. The Vikings took a big gamble, letting Sam Darnold walk in free agency after a career year in favor of their young quarterback."
"On the season, McCarthy has completed an extremely uninspiring 56% of his passes to go with a 67.4 Passer Rating. The biggest flaw in McCarthy's game at the NFL level has been his inability to protect the football. In just eight games, the 22-year-old has thrown 10 interceptions, including four multi-interception games. McCarthy also ranks in the top 15 in the league in danger plays (16) despite playing in just eight games."
A loss by the Philadelphia Eagles allowed the Dallas Cowboys to remain in the playoff hunt. Dallas will face the Minnesota Vikings following a loss in Detroit. J.J. McCarthy missed his rookie year after a knee injury and entered the season with high expectations. Minnesota's offense ranks in the bottom seven in points per game and total yards, and inconsistent quarterback play has contributed to a 5-8 record. McCarthy has completed 56% of his passes with a 67.4 passer rating and has thrown 10 interceptions in eight games, including multiple multi-interception outings. The Cowboys' defense can pressure McCarthy and force turnovers.
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