Corbie Craig bet J.J. McCarthy over 3.5 rushing attempts at ‑106, emphasizing that analysts focusing solely on McCarthy’s arm are missing his athletic upside. The Vikings quarterback posted a 4.48 forty at the 2024 Combine and now plays behind a top-10 offensive line, giving him clean pockets and clear scrambling lanes. Craig expects Minnesota to incorporate designed keepers and trusts McCarthy’s willingness to tuck and run when progressions stall, making four or more rushes a strong opening-week expectation.
