J.J. McCarthy plays 18 snaps, gets 'banged up' in Vikings' loss
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- J.J. McCarthy plays 18 snaps, gets 'banged up' in Vikings' loss
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- ReportedSun, Aug 23, 1:23 PM · 25d ago
J.J. McCarthy plays 18 snaps, gets 'banged up' in Vikings' loss
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