J.J. McCarthy's Behavior Toward Vikings Fan Draws Strong Reactions originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After sitting out the entire 2024 regular season due to a torn meniscus, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is preparing for his first year as the team's full-time starter in 2025.

J.J. McCarthy played football on Saturday for the first time since last August, and the emotion of the moment overcame the young quarterback before opening kickoff. A first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft,

The Minnesota Vikings had some good performances in their 20-10 win over the Houston Texans, but some players struggled in the preseason debut.

J.J. McCarthy was solid in his brief return for the Vikings, going 4 of 7 for 30 yards while leading a scoring drive in his only series and Minnesota topped the Houston Texans 20-10 on Saturday in the teams' preseason opener.

Here's the top offensive players for the Houston Texans in their 20-10 preseason loss against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday afternoon.

The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver had an opportunity for a fresh start in Minnesota after tearing his ACL in 2024.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore suffered what appeared to be a lower-body injury while returning a punt during the second quarter of Saturday's preseason matchup vs. the Houston Texans.