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 Fame wide receiver Cris Carter didn’t hold back while discussing McCarthy’s recent behavior with reporter/analyst Kay Adams.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy defied his head coach's orders when he Griddy'd his way into the end zone in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

McCarthy, Minnesota’s 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has been a revelation for the Vikings this season. In seven games played thus far, the former Michigan Wolverines star has completed 102-of-182 passes (56.0%) for 1,092 yards and nine touchdowns. He also has 29 carries for 139 yards and two rushing TDs.

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has shown great improvement over the last two contests. The Vikings have put together back-to-back wins over NFC East opponents, specifically the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys.

The Vikings have hurt their draft positioning with their last two wins, but that's a small price to pay for getting this kind of progress out of their young quarterback.

J.J. McCarthy’s fake handoff may not be the most important play in the Minnesota Vikings’ 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys. However, McCarthy hoodwinked

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy and head coach Kevin O'Connell addressed tensions over the QB's TD celebration against the Cowboys.

According to OptaSTATS, this marks the third time in McCarthy’s young NFL career that he has thrown multiple touchdown passes and rushed for a touchdown in the same game, a feat no other player in league history has done three times within his first eight career games.