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The Vikings won in Dallas because of JJ McCarthy

The young quarterback had his first wire-to-wire excellent showing

20 hrs ago

Confident McCarthy dominates Dallas

JJ McCarthy has the best game of his career on Sunday night

Dec 15

New kickoff rules are giving more players a chance

With a massive increase in kickoff return plays, players are developing and showing their stuff

Dec 13

Justin Jefferson is patient and wonderful, now throw him the ball

It's time to stop making the best receiver in the NFL into a mascot

Dec 13

Friday Mailbag: Answers and options

There are four games left and Vikings fans want to know what's next

Dec 12

Everything is there for JJ McCarthy to succeed in Dallas

The Vikings are healthy and facing a struggling defense

Dec 11

Is it 'the system?'

Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips went into detail about the system they've asked JJ McCarthy to master this year. Are they doing it wrong?

Dec 10

Everything that went right and wrong for the Vikings vs. Commanders

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Dec 9

Murphy: If only the Vikings' season had looked like Sunday

JJ McCarthy managed, the defense dominated -- like we all expected from the 2025 Vikings, just not this late

Dec 8

'A step in the right direction'

JJ McCarthy was happy (but not satisfied) with his best career game, a blowout win over the Commanders

Dec 8

Confidence builder? Vikings crush Commanders

JJ McCarthy put together a highly efficient day and the defense completely dominated

Dec 7

Dallas Turner is getting the little things

The Vikings' second-year pass rusher has developed significantly in Year 2 and leads the team in sacks

Dec 6

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