The Minnesota Vikings are entering the 2025 NFL season with a major change in the roster. After parting ways with Sam Darnold in the free agency, all eyes are on J.J. McCarthy, who'll take the QB mantle in the upcoming season.

McCarthy, 22, is the unquestioned starting quarterback of the Vikings. But that doesn't mean they aren't preaching patience and setting an expectation for ups and downs.

Hopes and expectations are high according to the 3,700-plus readers who responded to our annual Vikings fan survey. Here are the details.

The Minnesota Vikings knew they were getting a strong-armed quarterback when they drafted J.J. McCarthy last year, but the second-year signal-caller may be

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold singed a three-year $100 million contract this offseason. The former USC Trojans star was coming off a career best 2024

The Minnesota Vikings took a chance moving on to J.J. McCarthy in 2025. But Kevin O'Connell wants McCarthy to be built for long-term solution.

Colin Cowherd has been a vocal critic of J.J. McCarthy, even before the 2024 NFL draftee set foot on the field. After losing his rookie season due to a torn meniscus, which opened the door for Sam Darnold to lead the team to a 14-win season, McCarthy is back and ready to emulate or improve Darnold’s performance.