Minnesota Vikings first spherical choose J.J. McCarthy posted a cryptic message on social media after the Minnesota Vikings suffered a crushing defeat to the Los Angeles Rams within the Wild Card spherical on Monday night time.
The publish comes amid hypothesis about Sam Darnold’s future in Minnesota.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) arms off to working again Aaron Jones (33) in the course of the first half of an NFL wild card playoff soccer sport, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Vikings went 14-3 in the course of the common season with Darnold on the helm. He had seemingly resurrected his profession after a tumultuous begin with the New York Jets and several other backup roles following.
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But the playoffs had been completely different.
Battling for the highest seed within the NFC, the Vikings had been blown out by the Detroit Lions in Week 18. Darnold accomplished simply 19 of 41 for 166 yards and no touchdowns. He was additionally sacked twice. Fast-forward to Monday night time, and the previous first spherical draft choose didn’t present any indicators of enchancment.
He completed the 27-9 loss going 25 of 39 for 245 yards with a landing and an interception. He was additionally sacked 9 instances.
“I clearly did not play properly sufficient the previous couple weeks,” Darnold mentioned after the sport.
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But extra fascinating than Darnold’s postgame admission had been the feedback made by backup quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) scrambles in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders within the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 10, 2024. (Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports)
The former Michigan quarterback, who received a nationwide championship earlier than being drafted by the Vikings with the No. 10 total choose, posted a cryptic message on X after Minnesota’s loss.
“Amor fati,” he wrote.
The Latin phrase, which means “love of destiny,” refers back to the mindset utilized to how somebody views life, in each the nice and unhealthy.
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The publish, which went viral on social media, might have a number of meanings for McCarthy.
J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings appears to be like on after the sport in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Colts 21-13. (David Berding/Getty Images)
He missed his total rookie season attributable to damage and will return for the 2025 season because the Vikings’ new starter as Darnold turns into a free agent following back-to-back losses to finish the yr.
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