Watch: J.J. McCarthy's first career TD pass goes to Justin Jefferson

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The All-22: J.J. McCarthy Overcomes Early Yips To Lead Vikings To Victory

J.J. McCarthy's first NFL start began about as poorly as it could have. But then, McCarthy turned it all around. Doug Farrar details how scheme and patience led the way.
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“They Get Paid For That Reason”: Justin Jefferson Backs J.J. McCarthy as Rookie QB1 Goes Viral on NFL Debut

The last time we saw J.J. McCarthy play a full game of football, he was putting up 34 points to crown Michigan as national champions. Unfortunately for the former Wolverine, the Chicago Bears’ defense is infinitely more gifted than that of the Washington Huskies.

Justin Jefferson raves about J.J. McCarthy's poise and leadership

What changed to help the Vikings snap out of a funk that lasted three quarters before exploding for 21 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Bears 27-24 in Monday night's season opener?

Watch: Vikings' J.J. McCarthy throws his first touchdown pass in the NFL

Nothing was stopping the Vikings with how they were playing late in this game, and it showed. However, the best thing that Vikings fans saw on Monday night was the debut of J.J. McCarthy.

Jaylon Johnson Calls Out Justin Jefferson, J.J. McCarthy in Comments Indicating He Will Play

Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson called out Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy and WR Justin Jefferson ahead of their Week 1 matchup.

Adam Thielen explains 'Year 13' while praising J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson

Thielen, 35, made it clear that people often forget about the 2013 season, when he was a full-time practice squad player for the Vikings.

J.J. McCarthy's message when things weren't going well: "Where else would you rather be?"

McCarthy made the comment in the third quarter, when the Vikings were down by 11 — fueled by a McCarthy pick-six.
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