Early on in the NFL offseason, the Minnesota Vikings were linked quite often to future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. While the rumors were there and the team did look into the option, the Vikings chose not to pursue signing him.

Kevin O’Connell had the chance to bring Aaron Rodgers to Minnesota. He didn’t take it. Instead, the Vikings head coach made a choice that raised eyebrows across the NFL, choosing to roll with 22-year-old JJ McCarthy over the four-time MVP quarterback.

We predict all 17 games for the Vikings, who are trying to not take a step back with a new quarterback after a surprisingly successful 2024.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy reveals his biggest goal for the upcoming season as he makes his debut as the starter.

Ahead of the upcoming 2025 campaign, Minnesota and McCarthy have received a shocking prediction. During a fill-in appearance on "The Herd," Jason McIntyre of FS1 did not hold back his opinion on the Vikings and McCarthy. He is expecting huge things from the team in 2025.