The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for an unprecedented season as quarterback J.J. McCarthy steps into the starting role. Following a year of recovery after being the first first-round quarterback to miss an entire rookie season, McCarthy is poised to lead the Vikings through a challenging schedule that includes historic back-to-back international games in Ireland and Australia.

Weeks 4 and 5 will see the Vikings play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin and the Kansas City Chiefs in Melbourne, making this a season to remember. As the Vikings' new quarterback, McCarthy enters a pivotal time for both his career and the team's future, creating excitement and uncertainty among fans and fantasy football managers alike.