The quarterback has committed nearly half of his league-high 13 turnovers in the past two games, making his game management a focus for Vikings coaches this week.

Relying exclusively on a stout defensive performance, plus the leg of new kicker John Parker Romo, the Vikings improved to 7-2 with their 12-7 decision over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

When the Minnesota Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy in the first round of April’s draft, it seemingly cemented their one-and-done QB plans for Sam Darnold. The former first round pick is playing on a one-year deal worth $10 million.