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While the Vikings [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/minnesota-vikings/]‘ latest loss does not leave a lot of room for optimism, coach Kevin O’Connell certainly thinks otherwise. Naturally, JJ McCarthy’s performance led to a bigger question: Can this Vikings team actually win with McCarthy under center? O’Connell believes they can. “I think you can. I do believe that,” the Vikings head coach said after the game. “It does require as a football team not doing things that loses games.” The Minnesota Vikings lost the game to the Green Bay Packers [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/green-bay-packers/], marking their seventh loss of the season. McCarthy had a rough outing, completing just 12 of 19 passes for 87 yards, failing to score, throwing two interceptions, and getting sacked five times. This is a developing story. Stay Tuned! 

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell delivers his verdict on JJ McCarthy following the Week 12 loss to the Packers

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Keshav Pareek is a Senior NFL Features Writer at EssentiallySports, where he has covered two action-packed football seasons. He also contributes to the ES Behind the Scenes series, spotlighting the lives of top NFL stars off the field. Keshav is known for weaving humor into serious sports writing and connecting with readers by tapping into the emotional heart of the game. He’s particularly fascinated by the NFL Draft’s “Green Room” drama and remains puzzled by Shedeur Sanders’ unexpected draft slide, an outcome he calls downright baffling. With a fresh wave of breakout talent on the horizon, Keshav is primed for another thrilling season. A lifelong NFL fan, Keshav closely follows quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, drawing inspiration from their leadership and playmaking ability in his coverage. He brings a mix of sharp analysis and narrative storytelling to every story, providing readers with a compelling view of the league both on and off the field.