McCarthy threw for 87 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in the Vikings’ loss on Sunday. / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is in concussion protocol.
Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters Monday that McCarthy started to feel symptoms on the flight home to Minneapolis on Sunday following the Vikings’ 23–6 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field.
> J.J. McCarthy is in the concussion protocol, per Kevin O'Connell. Reported symptoms on the flight home last night.
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> — Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) [November 24, 2025](https://twitter.com/SeifertESPN/status/1993026279377907809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
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