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Podcast: Sharp Football Analysis by Warren Sharp
Episode: J.J. McCarthy Red Flag for 2026 Vikings: Middle Throws Gone
Description: J.J. McCarthy’s 2025 numbers over the middle were near NFL-worst, and Minnesota removed key middle-of-field concepts to simplify reads. That is the biggest red flag for the 2026 Vikings offense.Â
In this breakdown, we show exactly what changed from the 2024 Vikings passing game to 2025, why the middle of the field disappeared, and what it means for Minnesota’s ceiling in 2026.Â
What You’ll LearnÂ
• Why the Vikings reduced throws between the numbers for McCarthyÂ
• The efficiency drop compared to Sam Darnold’s 2024 results
 • The turnover problem that jumps off the page
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