"McCarthy suffered the concussion during a 23-6 loss in Week 12 to the Green Bay Packers and missed last week's 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Speaking Thursday with local reporters, he couldn't specify a play that caused the injury. "Every single game kind of feels like you get kicked in the face by a donkey," McCarthy said amid a season in which he has missed as many games (six) because of injuries as he has played (six)."
""But now it feels like, he's got enough experience. He knows a lot of these principles that we've talked about. I want him to have a clear head and a clear mind to just go play, but play with an understanding of the decisions that I make with the ball in my hand, the decisions that I make as a passer and as we've learned, very important as a runner, to protect hi"
J.J. McCarthy cleared concussion protocol Thursday, completing the final step to return to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. The concussion occurred during a Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers, and McCarthy missed last week's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. McCarthy could not specify the play that caused the injury and has missed six games while playing six this season. The Vikings hope McCarthy can remain in the lineup for the final five regular-season games as the franchise evaluates 2026 roster decisions. Coach Kevin O'Connell shifted emphasis from mechanics to decision making and avoiding open-field contact to protect McCarthy and preserve a clear head on the field.
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