J.J. McCarthy will be up against the third-worst passing defense in the league when his Minnesota Vikings play the Washington Commanders in Week 14, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
McCarthy has recorded 929 passing yards (154.8 per game) this year, going 86-for-159 (54.1%) with six touchdown passes and 10 interceptions. McCarthy also has carried the ball 23 times for 120 yards and two scores, averaging up 20.0 yards per game.
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McCarthy vs. the Commanders
- McCarthy vs the Commanders (since 2021): No games
- Washington has allowed four opposing players to amass 300 or more passing yards in an outing this year.
- The Commanders have allowed one or more passing TDs to 10 opposing quarterbacks this season.
- Seven opposing quarterbacks have thrown for two or more TDs in a game against Washington in 2025.
- The Commanders have allowed five opposing players to throw for at least three TD passes in an outing this season.
- The Commanders surrender 254.9 passing yards per game, the NFL's 30th-ranked pass defense this season.
- So far this year, the Commanders have given up 23 passing TDs to opponents, averaging 1.9 per game. That ranks 26th among NFL teams.
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McCarthy Passing Insights
- McCarthy has topped his passing yards prop total once in six chances.
- The Vikings, who are 28th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 58.7% of the time while running 41.3%.
- McCarthy is averaging 5.8 yards per attempt this season (929 yards on 159 attempts).
- McCarthy has thrown for a touchdown in four of six games this year, with more than one TD pass twice.
- He has 38.1% of his team's 21 offensive touchdowns this season (eight).
- McCarthy accounts for 22.1% of his team's red zone plays, with 19 of his total 159 passing attempts inside the opponent's red zone.
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McCarthy's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Week | Passing Stats | Rushing Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Packers | 11/23/2025 | Week 12 | 12-for-19 / 87 YDS / 0 TDs / 2 INTs | 2 ATT / 10 YDS / 0 TDs |
| 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 |