It's been a while since we've seen J.J. McCarthy start for the Vikings. Here's what we know about his status entering Week 9.

The Minnesota Vikings are expecting the return of J.J. McCarthy on Sunday afternoon against the Detroit Lions, and it's going to be incredibly welcomed by both the franchise and fanbase. It's good that McCarthy is healthy,

The Minnesota Vikings made one of the best decisions in franchise history when they selected Justin Jefferson with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. That being said, fans are a bit worried he may want out soon.

McCarthy is unavailable to play for the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, so veteran quarterback Carson Wentz will take over again.

After a more proven QB struggled against the same defense he faced in Week 2, Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy deserves the benefit of hindsight.

The NFL is determined to prove Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard did not hit a camera wire on his missed field-goal attempt in Week 5. The league reviewed video of the kick from multiple angles and determined "the ball in no way made any contact with the cable," an NFL spokesperson told ESPN.

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Cleveland Browns in London on Sunday, 21-17, thanks to an impressive 80-yard game-winning touchdown drive orchestrated by Carson Wentz. However, there was a missed call in this game that made life tougher on the Vikings.

Former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner gives a blunt assessment of J.J. McCarthy as the Minnesota Vikings navigate their quarterback situation.