The J.J. McCarthy Experience has been wild, with every stud or dud performance creating massive swings in the narrative.

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Jefferson has struggled along with young quarterback J.J. McCarthy, but Minnesota's all-world wideout can end the season on a high note.

The hope remains that Christian Darrisaw will play again this season and put his knee injury behind him in the future.

Etienne went undrafted out of BYU and was waived by the Cincinnati Bengals in September. After two years at Oklahoma State he transferred to BYU and finished his collegiate carrer. The 24-year-old stands 6’7″ and is 329 pounds.

The Vikings will be without safety and captain Josh Metellus for the rest of the 2025 season. Minnesota placed former Michigan standout on injured reserve Wednesday with a shoulder injury that will require surgery,

J.J. McCarthy has led the Minnesota Vikings to back-to-back wins and although they are out of the playoffs, the young quarterback is showing promise to finish the season strong. His fiancée Katya Kuropas is supporting him and posted a rare game-day fit from the stadium.