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Kevin Seifert
East Rutherford, NJ — minnesota vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy Injured his right hand on Sunday against New York Giants And was thrown out during intermission. This was the biggest injury the Vikings suffered in the first half.
running back Jordan Mason (ankle) and center ryan kelly He was also ruled out (concussion) before the start of the second half.
It was unclear when McCarthy suffered the injury, but his final game with the Giants linebacker ended with brian burns He was sacked with 25 seconds remaining in the first half. McCarthy staggered and remained on the ground, unharmed. tyler nubbin Picked up the ball and returned it for a touchdown. When medical officials began examining his hand, McCarthy smiled sheepishly and went straight to the locker room.
Injuries have been a major concern for McCarthy since the Vikings selected him with the No. 10 pick in the 2024 draft. He missed his rookie season due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. A right ankle sprain caused him to miss five games early this season, and he missed a sixth game with a concussion.
His play has been inconsistent at times. On Sunday, he completed 9 of 14 passes for 108 yards with one interception. He was sacked three times but scored on a 12-yard run late in the second quarter.
Meanwhile, Kelly’s injury was his third of the season and the sixth of his NFL career. He suffered three injuries during his first eight NFL seasons. indianapolis coltsThis season, he was diagnosed with a concussion in Week 2 against atlanta falcons and against week 4 pittsburgh steelers That was before the Vikings placed him on injured reserve.
Upon his return last month, Kelly changed his helmet and began wearing a Guardian cap during games. Sunday was his fifth match after his return.
Mason, the Vikings’ leading rusher this season, was injured during the team’s opening drive. He was on the field as a starter Aaron Jones Sr. Was gone due to an ankle injury during his first carry. Mason carried twice for five yards on the drive, and the injury resulted in a six-yard reception.
With both Jones and Mason in the medical tent, the Vikings used a third-string running back Xavier Scott before Jones returned in the second quarter.
Entering the game, Mason led the Vikings with 659 yards and six rushing touchdowns.
