# Vikings QB Battle: Murray vs McCarthy | Minnesota Vikings News

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Podcast: [Minnesota Vikings News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minnesota-vikings-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7434914)
Published: 2026-07-22T06:08:10+00:00
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The Vikings’ 2026 QB battle is heating up as Kyler Murray leads preseason odds to start Week One—but his short, safe passing style is drawing fire. Former NFL star Steve Smith Sr. calls it “check-down Charlie,” highlighting Murray’s lack of deep-ball threat, which limited big plays last season. Enter J.J. McCarthy, a six-foot-three arm capable of stretching the field with a nine-point-five-yard average depth of target—perfectly contrasting Murray’s five-foot-ten, quick-release game. The Vikings must choose: gamble on Murray’s safety or bet on McCarthy’s potential to move the chains. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fc51a8cf268fde9e

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