The Chicago-area native overcame a pick-six to become the first QB in NFL debut to lead a double digit fourth-quarter comeback.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman is out for the remainder of the game with a hamstring injury against the Chicago Bears.

While McCarthy’s breakout moment electrified Vikings fans, the story behind it stretches back more than two decades. Long before McCarthy ever threw a pass, his father, Jim McCarthy, believed his son was destined to be a quarterback.

JJ McCarthy enjoyed a night for the ages on Monday night. Here's a look at how he propelled Minnesota to a comeback victory.

J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears.

After missing his entire rookie season with a torn meniscus during the 2024 preseason, quarterback J.J. McCarthy finally got his shot to show the Minnesota Vikings what he can do. Minnesota was cautious with McCarthy during the preseason.

The NFL decided to schedule a pair of NFC North divisional matchups right away in Week 1. After the Green Bay Packers crushed the Detroit Lions on Sunday, it was the Minnesota Vikings ‘ turn to declaw the Chicago Bears, 27-24, on Monday night.

Monday, September 8thTime: 8:15 p.m. ETTV Channel: ESPNLive Stream: fuboTV (watch for free) The Minnesota Vikings will

Chicago kid J.J. McCarthy made his first NFL start a memorable one, rallying the visiting Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Bears on Monday night.

The Ben Johnson era in Chicago got off to a rocky start with a blown fourth quarter lead to the Vikings on "Monday Night Football."