JJ McCarthy Stat Prediction Averages According to the Fans
The 2025 NFL season is almost here, and Minnesota Vikings fans are buzzing about quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Drafted tenth overall in 2024, McCarthy had a great college career at Michigan, winning a national championship in 2023. An injury kept him out most of his rookie year, but now he’s set to start in 2025.
We averaged the predictions from 39 fans. Here’s what they expect: McCarthy will throw for about 31 passing touchdowns, gain 4,249 passing yards, and have around 10 interceptions. The numbers show a mix of big hopes and some caution. Some fans predicted huge stats like 61 touchdowns and 7,239 yards, while others went lower with 27 touchdowns and 3,522 yards.
The 31 touchdowns and 4,249 yards suggest fans think McCarthy could be a top quarterback, thanks to the Vikings’ strong offensive line and star receiver Justin Jefferson. Only 15% of rookie or second-year QBs hit 3,500 yards, according to ESPN data, so this is optimistic. The 10 interceptions show fans expect some mistakes as he learns the NFL game, especially after his limited 2024 season with just 31 pass attempts.
With Sam Darnold now in Seattle, McCarthy gets his chance. The varied predictions reflect excitement but also uncertainty about his first full season. As training camp starts soon, fans will watch closely to see if he can live up to these averages. It’s going to be an exciting year for the Vikings and their new QB!