J.J. McCarthy Makes Bold Prediction for Vikings’ Week 10 Showdown Against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
J.J. McCarthy, quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, has made a bold prediction ahead of his team’s Week 10 matchup against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Speaking with reporters this week, McCarthy expressed confidence in the Vikings' ability to secure a victory, even as they prepare to face one of the league’s most dynamic quarterbacks in Jackson.
“Here’s my prediction — we’re going to win, and I’m confident in that,” McCarthy said. “I think it’s going to be a tough, hard-fought game, but we’ve got what it takes to come out on top. I’m seeing us winning by at least
The Vikings have been building momentum in recent weeks, and McCarthy’s bold prediction reflects the confidence that’s been building within the team. After a strong start to the season, Minnesota will face a major test in
“Lamar Jackson is a game-changer, but we’ve faced tough quarterbacks before,” McCarthy continued. “I know our defense is ready. We’ve been locking down offenses all season, and we’ve got the guys to contain him. Offensively, we’re getting in a good rhythm, and I trust our game plan. I believe we’re ready for whatever they throw at us.”
McCarthy’s prediction comes amid growing confidence within the Vikings locker room, as the team has proven to be more resilient than ever before. With key playmakers on both sides of the ball, including
“Our guys are hungry,” McCarthy said. “We’ve been putting in the work, and I know we’re ready for this challenge. The Ravens are a great team, but we’re not backing down. I believe in what we’re building here, and this game will prove a lot about what we’re capable of.”
As the Vikings gear up for this crucial Week 10 contest, McCarthy’s bold prediction has added extra fuel to the fire, with the team eager to prove they can hang with the league’s best. The outcome of this game could have significant playoff implications, and McCarthy’s confidence reflects the belief that the Vikings are ready to take the next step toward postseason contention.
“We’ve got everything we need to win,” McCarthy concluded. “And when we do, I think people are going to start taking us a lot more seriously.”
Jets Avoid Serious QB Injury Scare Before Browns Game
There won’t be any quarterback injury drama this week for the New York Jets.
Gang Green revealed the final injury report ahead of the Week 10 Cleveland Browns clash. Tyrod Taylor didn’t receive an injury designation after being a full participant in practice all week.
In other words, he is cleared for takeoff. Taylor hurt his surgically repaired knee during the Week 7 contest against the Carolina Panthers. That injury forced him to miss the Week 8 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Bullet Dodged for the Jets
In Week 7, Justin Fields played so poorly that head coach Aaron Glenn benched him at halftime for Taylor.
Heading into Week 8, all signs pointed to Taylor taking over as the starting quarterback. However, Taylor’s knee injury was more serious than the team let on; he got ruled out and didn’t make the trip, and they were forced to go back to Fields.
It worked out just the way they drew it up.
Fields had one of his best games of the season and delivered the Jets their first win of the year.
The former Ohio State product went 21-of-32 for 244 passing yards and threw a passing touchdown, and didn’t turn the ball over.
During the bye week, the Jets worked out multiple veteran quarterbacks. That raised eyebrows on social media. Was this just due diligence? Or was that a sign that Taylor could miss more time?
Apparently, it was just due diligence, because Taylor got a clean bill of health from the Jets’ medical people.
QB Decision Is up to Aaron Glenn
In Week 8, Coach Glenn didn’t have to make a QB decision — it was made for him. Taylor wasn’t available, so he had no other choice but to turn back to Fields.
In Week 10, that isn’t the case. Taylor and Fields are both healthy and ready to go. So, who will start at quarterback on Sunday?
“We will have a quarterback,” head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed on Friday, November 7. “We will have a quarterback.”
A media member asked if Coach Glenn would like to reach a point this season where he has a set quarterback, and thus that question doesn’t have to linger on a week-to-week basis.
“Well, the thing is that I don’t worry about those things. Our guys know who is going to be the quarterback, I know who is going to be the quarterback, it’s just not my responsibility to have to tell you that,” Coach Glenn explained.
ESPN’s Rich Cimini said on social media, “Obviously, Fields is expected to get the nod.”
Let’s Get Real About This Supposed ‘QB Drama’
Coach Glenn’s refusal to name his starting quarterback publicly has created quite a stir on social media.
“The thing about the Aaron Glenn QB press conferences is that Glenn could just confirm Fields is starting, like a professional,” Andrew Marchand of The Athletic responded on X previously Twitter.
“Reporters ask questions that may be obvious because it’s not correct to assume anything. So you ask who the QB will be. At the end of the day it’s always W-L, but Glenn made a mundane Zoom a little spectacle and he could’ve just been professional,” Marchand added.
The thing about the Aaron Glenn QB press conferences is that Glenn could just confirm Fields is starting, like a professional
If Coach Glenn thinks he gets any sort of tactical advantage from not announcing who his starting quarterback is — God bless.
Not sure why it creates such a fuss online. Glenn certainly isn’t the first coach to play games with the media, and spoiler alert, he won’t be the last.
This feels like a much ado about nothing scenario.
