Vikings fans will finally get to see "how J.J. looks"

Why it matters: It should be only a small amount of playing time for McCarthy in the preseason game against the Houston Texans. But the 22-year-old's development will be key to deciding how far a talent-stacked Vikings team can go this year.

💭 Nick's thought bubble: If you've got little kids, like me, these preseason games are a cheap way to get into U.S. Bank Stadium, and the little ones don't know the difference.

• Tickets for the 3pm game on the secondary market can be had for as little as $12. Most regular-season games start at $100 (and some at $200).