J.J. McCarthy flipped the switch: 'It's real when I'm ready to go war'

McCarthy credits meditation for his ability to stay in the moment and not get rattled when things aren't going as planned in games.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 1

In one of the more controversial player of the week selections in recent memory, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was named the NFC's Offensive Player of the Week.

Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Named OPOW as Fitting Prediction Follows Historic Debut

J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings got off to a good start in the 2025 season, and it could prove to be just that for the young QB.

Vikings ground game gives McCarthy's debut a late and vital boost in opening victory vs. Bears

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has long realized how vital a vastly improved running game is toward his team's status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender.

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly from Minnesota Vikings vs Bears, Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 27-24, but it wasn't all good. There were some rough moments along the way.

Why J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings maintain the offense’s best days are still to come

The young QB was amazing late on Monday night, but coach Kevin O'Connell is confident the team is well equipped to weather future storms.
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Vikings' J.J. McCarthy, Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. ready for rematch

A championship trophy was on the line the last time J.J. McCarthy squared off against fellow quarterback Michael Penix Jr. McCarthy won that round as his Michigan Wolverines defeated Penix's Washington Huskies in the 2024 College Football National Championship Game.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy draws intriguing comparison from Colin Cowherd

After seeing McCarthy for the first time at the NFL level, FS1 host Colin Cowherd gave the Vikings signal-caller an interesting quarterback comparison.
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