Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is set to return to the starting lineup against the Washington Commanders this weekend after missing a game while in the league's concussion protocol.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will have his starting left tackle and left guard when he makes his return Sunday.

That’s why McCarthy’s performance on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium felt so important. He got some swagger back as the Vikings ran away with a 31-0 win over the Washington Commanders.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy has cleared concussion protocol and has a chance to start against the Washington Commanders.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has cleared the league's concussion protocol and is expected to start Sunday against the Washington Commanders.McCarthy sustained the injury during Minnesota's game against the Green Bay Packers on Nov.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has cleared concussion protocol and he's officially listed as ... on the team's final injury report for Week 14 agai

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is on track to start Sunday against the Washington Commanders after clearing concussion protocol on Thursday.

The Detroit Lions have had injuries to players on both sides of the ball against the Washington Commanders in Week 10. The Lions (6-3) beat the Commanders (3-7) 44-22 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The Lions suffered some more injuries during this game, notably losing cornerback Terrion Arnold to a concussion.

Minnesota’s quarterback is symptom-free and trending toward a Week 14 return as the Vikings prepare for the struggling Commanders.

While the Minnesota Vikings are not running the ball much, they have been very effective on the ground. They are near the top ten in average yards per carry at 4.6, and with J.J. McCarthy returning from injury,