The quarterback position is the most important position in sports. No one can alter or affect a game like a good or bad quarterback, and teams like the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, and Cleveland Browns know that better than anyone.
So ranking them can be tough, which is why when we saw PFF took a shot at it, we wanted to discuss them. We noticed that they only ranked one Vikings passer, and it was Kyler Murray. While McCarthy was unranked, Murray found his home at the 21st spot.
They write, "As has been the case throughout his career, Murray flashed his immense talent in 2025 before injuries once again cut his season short. He was limited to just five starts last year, and he has played a full season only once since 2021. He fell out of favor
in Arizona and is now competing with J.J. McCarthy for the starting job in Minnesota. Murray’s talent is still tantalizing when he is healthy and in rhythm. As recently as the 2024 regular season, he ranked seventh among qualifying quarterbacks in big-time throws (27) and second in yards per carry (7.3). In five starts last season, he earned a respectable 72.2 PFF passing grade. Murray has shown he can play at a top-eight level, and Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has had plenty of success with less talented quarterbacks. Perhaps the pairing will help lead Minnesota back to the postseason."
It speaks to folks believing that the quarterback job is Murray's to lose, but it would be interesting to see where they rank McCarthy. Vikings fans assuredly just want good quarterback play, regardless of who it is from at this point.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: PFF ranks Kyler Murray among other starting quarterbacks
