Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a difficult matchup in Week 12 (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), playing the Green Bay Packers. The Packers are allowing the 10th-fewest passing yards in the NFL, 195.3 per game.
McCarthy has compiled 842 passing yards this season (168.4 per game), including six passing TDs and eight picks. McCarthy has contributed on the ground, too, with 110 yards (22.0 per game) on 21 carries and two TDs.
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McCarthy vs. the Packers
- McCarthy vs the Packers (since 2021): No games
- Green Bay has given up 300 or more passing yards to just one opposing player this year.
- The Packers have given up one or more passing touchdowns to seven opposing quarterbacks this season.
- Green Bay has allowed five players to throw at least two touchdowns in a matchup in 2025.
- The Packers have given up three or more TD passes in an outing to just one opposing QB this season.
- McCarthy will square off against the NFL's 10th-ranked pass defense this week. The Packers concede 195.3 passing yards per contest.
- Opponents of the Packers have scored 13 touchdowns through the air (1.3 per game). The Packers' defense is eighth in the NFL in that category.
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McCarthy Passing Insights
- McCarthy has exceeded his passing yards prop total once in five chances.
- The Vikings have passed 58.9% of the time and run 41.1% this season. They rank 25th in the NFL in scoring.
- McCarthy is No. 31 in the league averaging 6.0 yards per attempt (842 total yards passing).
- In four of five games this season, McCarthy completed a touchdown pass, including multiple TD passes twice.
- He has scored eight of his team's 21 offensive touchdowns this season (38.1%).
- McCarthy has attempted 19 passes in the red zone (23.8% of his team's red zone plays).
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McCarthy's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Week | Passing Stats | Rushing Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Bears | 11/16/2025 | Week 11 | 16-for-32 / 150 YDS / 1 TD / 2 INTs | 0 ATT / 0 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Ravens | 11/9/2025 | Week 10 | 20-for-42 / 248 YDS / 1 TD / 2 INTs | 5 ATT / 48 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Lions | 11/2/2025 | Week 9 | 14-for-25 / 143 YDS / 2 TDs / 1 INT | 9 ATT / 12 YDS / 1 TD |
| vs. Falcons | 9/14/2025 | Week 2 | 11-for-21 / 158 YDS / 0 TDs / 2 INTs | 5 ATT / 25 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Bears | 9/8/2025 | Week 1 | 13-for-20 / 143 YDS / 2 TDs / 1 INT | 2 ATT / 25 YDS / 1 TD |