McCarthy appears destined to start at quarterback after logging practice as a full participant on Thursday. That's an improvement after he was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday, having missed Minnesota's Christmas Day win over the Lions with a hairline fracture in his right hand.

The Vikings did not have the year they hoped for but they showed they have talent at a lot of positions, especially on special teams.

J.J. McCarthy has had a rough start to his NFL career, but his teammates still believe in him. Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson said McCarthy can still be the "No. 1 Guy" in Minnesota.

So, the Vikings, with their 8-8 record, will go up against the Green Bay Packers, who have a 9-6-1 record, on Sunday, January 4, to close out the season. Now, ahead of the game, the Vikings and NFL have announce some exciting news about one Minnesota player.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that he intends to rest starters in this game, including quarterback Jordan Love. With that in mind, we asked Packers fans the question of the week:

The Kevin O'Connell-J.J. McCarthy pairing has yet to live up to expectations in what has been an underwhelming season for the Vikings.

Earning a third winning record in four years is on the line this Sunday afternoon when the Minnesota Vikings take on the Green Bay Packers. Going into the game, the only thing both teams have to play for is beating the other team.