Breaking down what the J.J. McCarthy injury news means for Justin Jefferson and the rest of the Minnesota Vikings offensive weapons in fantasy football.
On Wednesday, Minnesota Vikings first-round pick J.J. McCarthy underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus. McCarthy suffered the injury in the team's preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, and will now be out for the entire 2024 NFL season.Read more: Vikings QB JJ McCarthy Out for Entire 2024 NFL SeasonThe injury is a big blow to McCarthy, who was hoping to compete with veteran Sam Darnold to be the starting quarterback for the Vikings.
More news: Fantasy Football Rankings — Top 10 Wide Receivers for 2024 NFL SeasonJJ McCarthy Injury Impact on Jordan Addison in Fantasy FootballAddison may not have the same name value as Jefferson, but the Vikings' first-round pick had a breakout season in 2023. Addison secured 70 catches for 911 yards and two touchdowns and had at least seven targets in eight games last season.Addison did struggle in the second half of the season with the revolving door at quarterback.
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