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.
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."
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.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had quite the NFL debut in Monday's 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears. The 22-year-old QB led the Vikings back from a 17-6 deficit early in the third quarter after throwing a pick-6 to a three-point win,
Playing in his first-ever NFL game, the second-year quarterback put his team back and on to an exhilarating victory.
Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said that he’s “most proud of” QB J.J. McCarthy’s poise early on in their win over the Chicago Bears. Colin Cowherd asks if McCarthy is set up for success in the NFL.