Minnesota Vikings Get Hit With Disappointing JJ McCarthy Information

[ad_1] Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had fairly the NFL debut in Monday's 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears.

The 22-year-old QB led the Vikings again from a 17-6 deficit early within the third quarter after throwing a pick-6 to a three-point win, engineering back-to-back-to-back landing drives within the fourth quarter to show what appeared like a sure-fire loss into an exciting come-from-behind win.

Within the course of, McCarthy additionally made some NFL historical past, turning into the primary participant to attain three fourth-quarter touchdowns in his NFL debut.

He additionally grew to become simply the second Vikings QB and the primary since Corridor of Famer Fran Tarkenton in 1961 to throw a number of touchdowns in his debut, he is the primary QB to beat a fourth-quarter deficit of 10 or extra factors in his debut since Corridor of Famer Steve Younger 40 years in the past, and he is the primary QB since Cam newton in 2011 with to passing touchdowns and one speeding landing in his debut.

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J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts in the course of the sport in opposition to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Discipline on September 08, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts in the course of the sport in opposition to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Discipline on September 08, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Michael Reaves/Getty Pictures Extra Soccer: Shedeur Sanders Lands Close to High of Prestigious NFL Record With out Enjoying a Recreation

Most Vikings followers are nonetheless buzzing from McCarthy's auspicious debut, however they did get a little bit of dangerous information on Wednesday, courtesy of Professional Soccer Discuss's Mike Florio.

McCarthy wore a particular patch on his jersey for first profession begin that learn "NFL Premier 2025," and Florio reported regardless of carrying that patch, McCarthy just isn't eligible to win the 2025 Rookie of the 12 months award.

"Based mostly on his efficiency, some have requested whether or not McCarthy is eligible for the offensive rookie of the 12 months award," Florio wrote. "He isn't. We have beforehand confirmed that McCarthy just isn't eligible for the prize. The 'premiere' patch, nevertheless, creates confusion."

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There's a small silver lining for Vikings followers, nevertheless.

Whereas McCarthy, a Michigan alum, cannot win ROTY, as a result of he missed his complete rookie season final 12 months after struggling a torn meniscus within the preseason, he's eligible to win Comeback Participant of the 12 months.

McCarthy at present has the sixth-best odds of profitable the award (+1200), per DraftKings, behind Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (+225), San Francisco 49ers operating again Christian McCaffrey (+225), Detroit Lions edge-rusher Aidan Hutchinson (+350), Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (+500), and Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (+750).