Day 7 recap of Vikings' QB competition '26: J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray
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Key Points:
- McCarthy went first in the 7-on-7 session, completing three of six passes with the first team, followed by Murray who also went 3-for-6 and threw a touchdown to Jauan Jennings.
- Murray has taken 146 snaps in camp compared to McCarthy's 136, with both quarterbacks splitting time between 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 drills.
- Both quarterbacks primarily operated out of the shotgun formation during team drills, with Murray taking 18 of 25 snaps and McCarthy 18 of 26 snaps from shotgun.
- Murray saw more first-team action with 24 snaps compared to McCarthy’s 13, and demonstrated strong decision-making during a late-game touchdown drive in the 2-minute drill.
- Murray connected on multiple deep passes including a touchdown to Tai Felton and a key touchdown drive featuring Justin Jefferson, showcasing his veteran experience and ability to perform under pressure.
