NFL fans react as JJ McCarthy's moments with son Rome go viral amid Vikings QB's devastating year


JJ McCarthy had a disappointing game on Sunday during a 23-6 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

After the Week 12 matchup, his fiancee, Kathya Kuropas, shared a clip of the Minnesota Vikings quarterback with their son, Rome, on Instagram. In the video, we see McCarthy spending some quality time enjoying his fatherly duties with his son.

Fans on social media were divided on JJ McCarthy's family time after another disappointing campaign with the Vikings heading into Week 13.

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“When they start doing the 'family man' posts it's over. It's the first year and it's already over,” one fan commented.

When they start doing the “family man” posts it's over. It's the first year and it's already over

“He should probably retire and be a stay at home dad. His wife could have a better future in her pocket,” said another fan.

@vikingzfanpage should probably retire and be a stay at home dad. His wife could have a better future in her pocket…

“At least he seems to be a much better father than he is the quarterback,” this fan wrote.

@vikingzfanpage At least he seems to be a much better father than the quarterback

“You know when you start showing off your kid,” said another fan.

You know they've screwed up when you start teaching your child

“This is the man they hate,” commented one fan.

this is the man they hate

“Family man and dad posting in his first year from omg,” this fan commented.

Family man and dad posts in his first year from omg 😭💔🕊️

against him packersJJ McCarthy completed 12 of 19 passes for 87 yards and now touchdowns with two interceptions. After missing his entire rookie campaign last year due to injury, he took over as QB1 at the start of the season.

However, McCarthy suffered an injury in Week 2 against the Falcons, prompting Carson Wentz to take over as the backup. He returned in Week 9 and led his team to a 27-24 victory. However, the quarterback has missed the past three games, raising questions about his fit with the Vikings.

The vikings they sit in last place in the NFC North with a 4-7 record.

Vikings place JJ McCarthy in concussion protocol

The Vikings placed JJ McCarthy in concussion protocol after he began showing symptoms following Sunday's loss to the Packers.

On Monday, coach Kevin O'Connell offered details on his quarterback situation, but didn't completely rule him out for their Week 13 game.

“We go through the steps and phases,” O'Connell he said according to ESPN. “I'm not ready to make any kind of designation for the game or anything like that. We're going to let the process play out, but at the same time, I think it's important for everyone to know that there's full transparency. I'm going to totally, totally defer to the medical staff and the professionals in this, as well as JJ.”

Kevin O'Connell also said that until McCarthy is back healthy, debutant Max Brosmer will take first-team reps from Carson Wentz is also out for the season due to an injury.

The Vikings will face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET.