The post Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy claims he has stunk due to 'overthinking,' and he's going to stop that appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2025 Minnesota Vikings season has fallen off a cliff in recent weeks. One of the biggest reasons has been the offense's struggles this season. It starts with J.J. McCarthy under center because he has struggled as a quarterback in his first full season running the offense. It has been a rough season for McCarthy, and he said many of his struggles have stemmed from overthinking. After being cleared this week , the goal is to stop that.
When talking to the media on Thursday, McCarthy said that he is prone to overthinking in games , especially with his mechanics. He spoke with Kevin O'Connell and noted that the goal is to go out and execute and play ball. McCarthy said he is a natural overthinker, and he wanted to make the reps as perfect as possible.
Related: Vikings QB JJ McCarthy officially clears concussion protocol before Commanders game

