Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy remains undefeated in the state of Michigan, coming off a triumphant win over the defending NFC North division champion Detroit Lions. It was a long-awaited return for McCarthy,

J.J. McCarthy’s personality is a shot of oxygen for a Vikings franchise that, since Fran Tarkenton, has spent decades trying out the wrong young QBs.

On Sunday, the Michigan alum threw a pair of touchdowns, sealing the 27-24 win over the on the road, and his newborn son Rome was taking it all in as his number one fan, according to McCarthy's fiancee, Katya Kuropas.

With McCarthy finally making his return, the Vikings received huge injury news that is great for the young signal caller’s return. NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed inactives and actives for teams heading into Week 9, and the Vikings received some huge updates on two players that the team desperately needs.

Seven-time Super Bowl champion QB Tom Brady dissected his fellow Michigan quarterback on Sunday’s Fox broadcast.

What’s your play call on third-and-5 from your own 28-yard line while protecting a late 27-24 lead at Detroit with a quarterback making his third career start? The Lions had one timeout remaining with 1:41 on the game clock when Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell sent in the play to McCarthy.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy has received a dire warning ahead of his return against the Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions were stunned by J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 9 NFC North showdown at Ford Field. Here are the highlights.

J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in his return from an ankle injury, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions.

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy had an emotionally charged interaction with Tom Brady following an upset win over the Detroit Lions.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy put up a triumphant performance in his first game back after missing five weeks due to a high ankle sprain. Playing in Michigan for the first time since his college days with the Wolverines, McCarthy scored three touchdowns and helped the Vikings earn a 27-24 win over the Lions in Detroit.