The NFL has done McCarthy no favors, ramping up a gauntlet for the 22-year-old quarterback right out of the gate. Upon the release of the NFL's 2025 season schedule, the Vikings are scheduled to have seven nationally-televised games, putting McCarthy in the limelight early and often.

The day has come where we will know the actual schedule for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025 and we have some of the details to share.

Having made it clear he is ready for the task of being a starting quarterback, J.J. McCarthy will be tasked with leading a Minnesota Vikings team that has high expectations into the 2025 season.