As J.J. McCarthy enters his first game action in a year, we break down what to expect this season from Minnesota's 2024 first-round pick.

J.J. McCarthy's return was short and solid for the Minnesota Vikings. The quarterback, who missed all of his rookie season after tearing the meniscus in his right knee in last year's preseason opener,

McCarthy booted on one snap and found Addison near the sideline. He sailed a third-down pass over the middle intended for receiver Lucky Jackson. He scrambled and secured a fourth-down conversion. He escaped on another third down and nearly completed a throw-back attempt to running back Jordan Mason.