J.J. McCarthy Debut sparks Vikings’ 27-24 MNF rally over Bears
Rookie J.J. McCarthy shook off a slow start to lead the Vikings past the Bears 27-24 on Monday Night Football, delivering three fourth-quarter touchdowns in his first NFL game. The comeback spoiled Ben Johnson’s debut as Chicago’s head coach amid 11 penalties. McCarthy finished 13-of-20 for 143 yards after a 609-day layoff.