J.J. McCarthy ignites fourth-quarter rally as Vikings stun Bears; Justin Jefferson hails rookie’s poise
Down 17-6 after three quarters, J.J. McCarthy led the Vikings to a 27-24 comeback win over the Bears in his NFL debut. The rookie threw two touchdowns, ran for another, and sparked the rally with a 13-yard strike to Justin Jefferson. Jefferson praised the quarterback’s poise under pressure, while coach Kevin O’Connell said he felt confidence in McCarthy from the start.