McCarthy brings high-end upside as a Week 2 starter with a favorable matchup. His improvement from Week 1 and supporting cast help sustain potential fantasy value in Superflex leagues.

J.J. McCarthy will test Jessie Bates III; McCarthy’s Week 2 performance could hinge on Bates’ post-snap reads and middle-field coverage as he returns from knee rehab.

McCarthy looked overmatched early but found rhythm late, hinting at a breakout potential as the Vikings unlock his confidence and passing tempo.

McCarthy, Vikings quarterback, faces a Falcons defense in a primetime showdown. His performance will influence Minnesota’s ability to attach big plays and control the game’s pace in Week 2.

McCarthy brings a mobile, improvisational edge for Minnesota, with Jefferson as a marquee target. His health and pocket presence will influence Vikings’ tempo and how aggressively they attack Falcons. The podcast highlights the Vikings’ plan to protect him and test Atlanta’s edge rush through play-action and hot throws.