The Vikings coach criticized his quarterback's touchdown celebration and said he would have preferred McCarthy sprint into the end zone.

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.

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 revealed the "secret sauce" to his improvement in recent weeks after his win over the 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.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy defied his head coach's orders when he Griddy'd his way into the end zone in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

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.