"A ton of stuff during this win streak has been about stacking plays, stacking for our team, just positives of complementary football and finding a way to win by any means necessary every single game. And that's credit to players. That's what they've done. And J.J.'s been a huge part of that, really looking at starts seven, eight, nine, and would love to get him another one. But obviously, only if he's medically cleared and can 100% do his job."
"EAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy practiced Wednesday for the first time since he was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right hand earlier this month. The team listed him as a limited participant on its practice report and has made no final determination about his availability for Sunday's season finale against the Green Bay Packers."
"O'Connell said the decision on McCarthy's availability will be based on whether he can reliably grip the ball. The Vikings removed him from their Week 16 game at the New York Giants after the ball fell out of his hand on an aborted screen pass, leading to a fumble that safety Tyler Nubin returned for a 27-yard touchdown."
J.J. McCarthy practiced Wednesday for the first time since being diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right hand and was listed as a limited participant. The Vikings have not made a final determination about his availability for Sunday's season finale at Green Bay. McCarthy has missed seven games this season because of three separate injuries, most recently the Dec. 25 win over the Detroit Lions. Coach Kevin O'Connell wants McCarthy back to sustain momentum from a four-game winning streak but said McCarthy must be medically cleared and able to reliably grip the ball before playing. A Week 16 fumble after the ball fell from McCarthy's hand remains a factor in the decision.
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