The Vikings have its quarterback of the future after moving up to No. 10 to select J.J. McCarthy in the 2024 NFL Draft.
However, McCarthy is not a given to start just yet after the team also brought in Sam Darnold in the offseason. While Darnold has been moving across the league looking for a firm landing spot, he may serve as a short-term answer for McCarthy until head coach Kevin O'Connell feels comfortable passing the reigns to the Michigan product.
Oddsmakers agree with this sentiment, installing Darnold as the small favorite to be the starter in Week 1.