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        40 Yard Dash
        4.6
        40 Yard Dash Rank
        93
        Three Cone Drill
        6.8
        Agility Score
        11.1
        Agility Score Rank
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        Kyler Murray

        MIN QB

        It's Clear Who Justin Jefferson Wants His QB To Be

        It's Clear Who Justin Jefferson Wants His QB To Be

        Vikings WR Justin Jefferson spoke glowingly of QB Kyler Murray on Monday. “He understands the game. He understands the defenses," Jefferson said on KFAN. "He understands how to put touch on the ball, just enough to where it gets to where it’s gotta go, without making it difficult for us. He understands the game a lot more… he kinda throws the ball before you even get out that break… he’s a smart guy, and he’s a competitor.”

        Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell was asked on KFAN1003 about the new offense with Kyler Murray at the helm. O’Connell called it the “Justin Jefferson program” and might have revealed some expectations for new QB Kyler Murray. O’Connell also mentioned that defenses will want to have a spy for Murray (and then quickly added, or “any of our other QBs”). But, the comment shows a potential plan for the offense: help Justin Jefferson get open by forcing defenses to respect Murray’s rushing.

        The Vikings are signing QB Kyler Murray to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. That sets him up to compete with third-year QB J.J. McCarthy for the starting job in 2026. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the deal includes a "no-tag clause." So Murray's clearly hoping to prove himself this season and then land a big deal ahead of 2027.

        Vikings WR Justin Jefferson went 8-101-0 on 11 targets in Week 18, catching passes from QBs J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer. That puts Jefferson at 85-1048-2 for the entire season. He had 141 targets on the season, only catching 60.3% of his targets on the year. It does mark his sixth straight season over 1,000 yards receiving. Despite the success, Jefferson will enter next season with uncertainty around the Vikings’ passing game.

        Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy re-injured his right hand early in the third quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Packers and is officially questionable to return. He completed 14 of 23 passes for 182 yards before exiting. We'll update his status when we know more. QB Max Brosmer has replaced McCarthy.

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        J.J. McCarthy Player Profile

        Minnesota Vikings QB #9 Bye 6
        6’3” 219 lbs. Age 23.5 Michigan

        2025 Regular Season Stats

        Pass Yds
        1,632
        Rush Yds
        181
        TD
        11
        INT
        12
        QBR
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