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Minnesota Vikings

0 Super Bowls 4 NFC Titles 1961 Founded
Starting QB
J.J. McCarthy
18.0
#31 in the NFL

Minnesota Vikings All-Time Quarterback Rankings

45 Quarterbacks 3 Current
Rank Player Rating Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1
Fran Tarkenton
47.9 Good Good Good Sigma 13
2
Tommy Kramer
35.2 Average Average Average Chill 13
3
Daunte Culpepper
33.8 Great Average Average Chill 7
4
Kirk Cousins
33.1 Good Great Subpar Chill 6
5
Brad Johnson
31.8 Good Good Subpar Delulu 7
6
Randall Cunningham
31.0 Good Good Average Delulu 3
7
Wade Wilson
31.0 Average Subpar Average Delulu 10
8
Sam Darnold
30.3 Great Great Subpar Delulu 1
9
Brett Favre
29.6 Good Good Average Delulu 2
10
Case Keenum
29.0 Good Good Average Delulu 1
11
Jeff George
28.9 Good Good Average Delulu 1
12
Joe Kapp
28.9 Average Subpar Average Delulu 3
13
Warren Moon
28.9 Good Good Subpar Delulu 3
14
Gary Cuozzo
28.2 Great Subpar Subpar Delulu 4
15
Teddy Bridgewater
27.4 Good Average Subpar Delulu 3
16
Tarvaris Jackson
26.7 Average Average Average Delulu 2
17
Christan Ponder
26.1 Average Subpar Subpar Delulu 4
18
Jim McMahon
26.1 Average Good Subpar Delulu 1
19
Sean Salisbury
26.0 Average Average Subpar Delulu 3
20
Bob Lee
24.7 Good Average Subpar Delulu 8
21
Sam Bradford
20.4 Average Great Non-Factor Delulu 2
22
J.J. McCarthy
Starter #31 Active
18.0 Good Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
23
Matt Cassel
17.7 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 2
24
Rich Gannon
17.7 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 6
25
Donovan McNabb
16.5 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
26
George Shaw
16.5 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
27
Archie Manning
13.6 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
28
Tony Adams
13.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
29
Gus Frerotte
12.1 Good Average Non-Factor NPC 3
30
Joshua Dobbs
10.8 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 1
31
Todd Bouman
10.6 Good Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
32
Nick Mullens
9.4 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
33
Norm Snead
9.4 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
34
Joe Webb
8.5 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 4
35
Kelly Holcomb
8.5 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 1
36
Ron Vander Kelen
8.0 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 5
37
Steve Dils
7.9 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 6
38
Max Brosmer
Roster #60 Active
7.9 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
39
Bob Berry
7.8 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 6
40
Jaren Hall
7.2 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
41
Carson Wentz
Roster #68 Active
7.1 Subpar Subpar Subpar Cooked 1
42
Sean Mannion
6.6 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
43
Spergon Wynn
6.5 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
44
Josh Freeman
5.7 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
45
Shaun Hill
5.2 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1

Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Vikings

How does J.J. McCarthy compare to Fran Tarkenton?

J.J. McCarthy is the current starter the organization is evaluating as a long-term answer, while Fran Tarkenton remains the benchmark franchise legend and historical standard for the position.

Do the Vikings support McCarthy with enough weapons?

The Vikings are built around a strong passing offense with established receivers and an offense-first head coach, but improving protection and consistency up front remains an ongoing organizational priority.

Will the Vikings add more quarterback depth?

Yes, reports indicate the Vikings plan to pursue a reliable veteran quarterback this offseason to stabilize depth behind J.J. McCarthy and avoid last year’s instability.

What offensive system do the Vikings run?

Head coach Kevin O’Connell continues to lead a modern, pass-focused offense built on play-action, motion, and spreading the field, with an emphasis on developing McCarthy within this system.

Who are the Vikings backup quarterbacks?

Behind starter J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings’ depth chart options include backups such as Fran Tarkenton, Tommy Kramer, Daunte Culpepper, Kirk Cousins, Brad Johnson, Joe Kapp, Christan Ponder, Joe Webb, Ron Vander Kelen, Max Brosmer, and Jaren Hall.