It was a picture-perfect moment for J.J. McCarthy. Or perhaps it was really just Nine? But regardless of whether it was McCarthy or his alter ego directing the signal caller's body for the Vikings on ...

His coach, Kevin O'Connell, weighed in on the stylistic points after the game and it's clear he didn't love the decision. "The finish, I would not classify as special," O'Connell said. "It was ...

Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin ...

JJ McCarthy found time to flex on the Dallas Cowboys right in front of the end zone during “Sunday Night Football.” The Minnesota Vikings quarterback fooled the entire Cowboys defense on a goal-line ...

JJ McCarthy’s transition to the NFL was always going to be scrutinized. But the Vikings’ sophomore quarterback is now facing sharp criticism from one of the league’s most respected voices. Hall of ...