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The Minnesota Vikings’ QB race is heating up as rookie J.J. McCarthy battles veteran Kyler Murray for the starting job—with Murray currently ahead. Head coach Kevin O’Connell demands excellence from whoever wins, stressing that true success comes when multiple QBs can consistently elevate play. After a disappointing 9-8 season last year—down from their 2024 playoff push fueled by Sam Darnold’s breakout—O’Connell is chasing that same winning standard. Darnold’s rise even landed him a Super Bowl ring with the Seahawks. If McCarthy can make the leap, it’s a dream scenario. But Murray might be seizing his best shot at a starting role. Training camp will decide: who will set the standard and lead the Vikings into Week One?

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