J.J. McCarthy Rallies Vikings in 4th Quarter of His Debut
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Vikings starting linebacker Blake Cashman exited Monday's game against the Bears with a concerning injury that is expected to sideline him for multiple weeks.
A young Vikings fan just unlocked a core memory, thanks to Minnesota star wide receiver Justin Jefferson following the win over the Bears.
McCarthy completed 13 of 20 passes for 143 yards, two passing TDs and an interception. He also added 25 yards and a touchdown rushing. The result was a waste of a solid game from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who was 21 of 35 for 210 yards and a touchdown through the air in addition to 58 rushing yards and a touchdown.
NFC North rivals Minnesota (0-0) and Chicago (0-0) square off Monday Night in Chicago to close out Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.
J.J. McCarthy led the Minnesota Vikings to victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 1 on Monday, fueling belief among fans and experts alike that he’s the future of the franchise. However, NFL legend Richard Sherman is still not convinced that the young quarterback is the answer for the team.
The Vikings emerged from Monday night's thrilling comeback win over the Bears with a couple injury concerns to monitor moving forward, both of them on the defensive side of the ball. No. 1 linebacker Blake Cashman left the game with a hamstring issue after trying to chase down Caleb Williams in the backfield late in the third quarter.
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is under fire after his performance against the Minnesota Vikings, with CBS Sports NFL analyst criticizing his play.
Ben Johnson pointed out the things that led to the Bears blowing a fourth-quarter lead against the Vikings on Monday night.
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports took both of these into account and split the difference in his final power rankings before the 2025 season kicks off. He has the Vikings ranked 14th, and, like everyone else, cites McCarthy's development as the determining factor in the team's success or lack thereof.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy led a thrilling comeback victory over the Chicago Bears, 27-24, in his first NFL start on Monday night.