Vikings, J.J. McCarthy and NFL
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Mark Sanchez joins Colin Cowherd to preview the matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers, discuss how Justin Fields impressed for the New York Jets, and what J.J. McCarthy’s debut win means for the Minnesota Vikings.
McCarthy was spectacular for one quarter, and that was enough to outperform every other offensive player in the NFC in Week 1.
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen picked up Offensive Player of the Week honors for the AFC after amassing 394 yards through the air with four total TDs to lead the Bills to one of the most unbelievable wins in league history over the Baltimore Ravens.
Only here, in swaths of purple, can 14 wins feel so cold. Sam Darnold was a revelation -- the hottest example of coach Kevin O'Connell's quarterback whispering -- until it actually mattered. And now he's an increasingly distant memory, just like Kirk Cousins before him, as the Vikings hope the new guy finally shows "it."
The NFL named it's offensive, defensive, and special teams players of the week for Week 1 in both the AFC and the NFC.
Kevin O'Connell and the Vikings bet big on J.J. McCarthy. A dramatic comeback win over the Bears started to explain their faith.
Jack Sawyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after sacking J.J. McCarthy of the Michigan Wolverines during the second quarter in the game at Michigan Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.