Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy Wins NFL Debut with Historic Fourth Quarter Performance

J.J. McCarthy's NFL debut with the Minnesota Vikings was a tale of two halves, starting off slowly but finishing with a historic and thrilling fourth-quarter performance. After a difficult beginning, including a pick-six, McCarthy engineered a comeback by accounting for three touchdowns in the final quarter, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to do so in their debut. He threw two touchdown passes, including one to Justin Jefferson, and rushed for a 14-yard touchdown that sealed the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears. The victory was celebrated enthusiastically by teammates and coach Kevin O’Connell, who praised McCarthy’s grit and poise. Hall of Famer Randy Moss had predicted a strong finish, highlighting the connection between McCarthy and Jefferson despite some early struggles. With this win, the Vikings look forward to continuing their season with renewed optimism, while McCarthy has set a high bar for his NFL career starting with this memorable comeback.