Day 8 recap of Vikings' QB competition '26: J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray
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Key Points:
- McCarthy started the 11-on-11 session, completing one of two passes but missed an open Justin Jefferson, with Tai Felton dropping the first pass; Murray followed, going 2-for-2 in his reps.
- Both quarterbacks took eight snaps each during the period, with Murray taking all his consecutively, while McCarthy split his snaps before and after Murray's; they worked equally with first- and second-team offenses.
- Murray has taken 169 snaps in camp with a passing completion rate of 73-for-110, while McCarthy has taken 158 snaps, completing 70 of 103 passes.
- Murray took most of his snaps from shotgun formation, contrasting with McCarthy who mostly operated under center, reflecting their differing styles and the offensive scheme.
- Murray received more first-team reps but had a mixed practice, including a near sack and an interception, while McCarthy's performance included some solid completions but no standout plays.
