The first is that the battle between free-agent addition Kyler Murray and 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy will inevitably impact top skill players like Justin Jefferson, who went 10th overall in the mock we examined. Jefferson had an underwhelming season while McCarthy struggled this past season, but he tallied 1,533 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns in 2024 when Minnesota got steady QB play from Sam Darnold. The hope, of course, is that Murray will either win the job or push McCarthy to provide the sort of quarterback stability the Vikings lacked in 2025. The second reason is the reality that if Murray does win the starting job, he could become a viable fantasy starter. The dynamic dual-threat was once a Pro Bowl talent and would bring a new skill set to Minnesota.