"He was a full participant both Thursday and Friday and will give the Vikings one last look at him before they enter the offseason. "He threw the ball well," coach Kevin O'Connell said. "So we're excited to see him play Sunday. It's going to be his 10th start. He has gained some experience and gets an opportunity to lead the team on Sunday, which is important.""
"McCarthy has missed seven games in his first season as the Vikings starter because of three injuries -- a high right ankle sprain, a concussion and the fractured hand. After one of the worst six-game starts to a career for an NFL quarterback in the past decade, McCarthy has performed better in his previous three. His 69.8 QBR during that period ranked No. 9 in the NFL."
"But just before halftime in Week 16 against the New York Giants, McCarthy dropped the ball as he attempted to throw a screen pass. The Giants' Tyler Nubin recovered the ball and returned it 27 yards for a touchdown. When he reached the sideline, McCarthy told the team's medical staff that he couldn't grip the ball."
J.J. McCarthy will start the Minnesota Vikings' final game against the Green Bay Packers after recovering from a hairline fracture in his right hand. McCarthy missed the Christmas Day game but performed well in a Tuesday throwing session with medical officials and took part in most practices the rest of the week, including full participation Thursday and Friday. Coach Kevin O'Connell said McCarthy threw the ball well and will get his 10th start. McCarthy missed seven games this season due to a high right ankle sprain, a concussion and the fractured hand. After a difficult six-game start, McCarthy improved over his last three starts, posting a 69.8 QBR that ranked ninth in the NFL during that span. He also experienced a Week 16 play in which he dropped a screen pass, after which he reported he could not grip the ball.
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