McCarthy, last year's No. 10 overall draft pick, got a chance to play a bunch in the Vikings' preseason opener against the Raiders last summer. He came in after one Sam Darnold series and was out there for over a full half, playing 30 snaps and completing 11 of 17 passes for 188 yards, 2 touchdowns, and a pick in an impressive showing.

McCarthy has top weapons, led by Justin Jefferson, and it'll be his job to maximize them.