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        J.J. McCarthy's First Start Is A Mixed Bag

        By Jody Smith | Updated on Tue, Sep 9 2025 11:02 AM UTC
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        In his first NFL start, QB J.J. McCarthy overcame a frigid start to lead the Vikings to a spirited come-from-behind victory in the fourth quarter as the Vikings defeated the Bears 27-24 on Monday Night Football

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        Early in the third quarter, McCarthy was 5-of-9 passing for 48 scoreless yards and threw a pick-6, but things came together in the 4th quarter, where he completed 6-of-8 for 101 total yards and 3 TDs in the comeback. 

        His first TD went to WR Justin Jefferson from 13 yards out. TD No. 2 was a 27-yard strike to RB Aaron Jones. His final score came on a 14-yard rush with 2:53 left in the game to put the Vikings up 27-17.

        McCarthy only threw for 143 yards, but added 25 and that TD on the ground.

        Ultimately, his first game was a mixed bag, but McCarthy showed enough to remain a weekly high-upside QB2.

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        Jody Smith has been playing fantasy football for over 30 years, the last 15 as an analyst, writer, and editor. Jody's rankings have been among the most consistent, placing him inside the top-10 in multi-year accuracy.
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