The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up the 2024 season with an impressive 14-3 record, dropping just one game at U.S. Bank Stadium, and fans of the purple and gold are fired up to see what they'll do this year.

All of the buzz is centered around second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who is set to take control of the offense. People are expecting big things from the young signal-caller, but I'm not sure what to expect.

McCarthy was named the Big Ten Quarterback of the Year in 2023 after leading the Michigan Wolverines to a 15-0 record and a national championship. The Vikings used the 10th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to select him.

Unfortunately, McCarthy tore his meniscus in the preseason and spent the entire 2024 season rehabbing the injury. Despite the setback, many think he's going to have a big year.

I'm skeptical because young quarterbacks usually struggle out of the gate. However, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has a strong track record of maximizing his quarterbacks' potential.

Can O'Connell work his magic with McCarthy, or will the young signal-caller need time to develop?

Sports talk radio hosts and ESPN talking heads have shared their opinions, but they're often wrong. So, I turned to ChatGPT to get a game-by-game prediction for the Vikings' 2025 season. The results were surprising.

I think most fans would gladly take another 14-3 season, but an early playoff exit would still sting.