The Minnesota Vikings and J.J. McCarthy have looked much better over the past two weeks. At a high level, the improved results are largely attributable to McCarthy’s play. His 5-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio in that span is a massive upgrade from the 1-to-3 ratio in his previous three starts.

After starting the season 4-8, the Minnesota Vikings have won two games in a row thanks to quarterback J.J. McCarthy taking a step forward. He led the Vikings to wins over the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys,

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has shown great improvement over the last two contests. The Vikings have put together back-to-back wins over NFC East opponents, specifically the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will finish their sixth straight season without winning a playoff game, eight years removed from their last NFC championship game appearance and almost a half-century since they last made the Super Bowl.

JJ McCarthy’s transition to the NFL was always going to be scrutinized. But the Vikings' sophomore quarterback is now facing sharp criticism from one of the league’s most respected voices.  Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter didn’t hold back while discussing McCarthy’s recent behavior with reporter/analyst Kay Adams.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy recounts his journey during the 2025 NFL season with the Vikings and how that has served to catalyze his development.

QB J.J. McCarthy threw for a career-high 250 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed for a score as the Vikings beat the Cowboys 34-26 on Sunday night.