"But he was at his best on a 16-yard pass to receiver Jalen Nailor on third down to seal the victory. "We saw a lot of things that he's capable of doing," coach Kevin O'Connell said. "And we saw some things that as he continues his ascension and his growth, he'll only get better and better at.""
"It was McCarthy's third career NFL game, after the ankle and a torn meniscus in his right knee last season have cost him 23 of his first 25 opportunities to play. Still excited about the throw to Nailor after the game, McCarthy charged into the Vikings' locker room to a resounding roar from his teammates, according to video of the moment released by the team. Asked about it afterwards, McCarthy grew emotional and addressed the anguish he has faced over the past two seasons."
J.J. McCarthy returned from a high right ankle sprain and led the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 upset of the Detroit Lions, throwing three touchdowns in his third career NFL game. He wore a short-sleeved blue dress shirt monogrammed "J.J." as a nod to Michigan and as a reminder of work still to be done. A 16-yard third-down pass to Jalen Nailor sealed the victory. The performance contained flashes of capability alongside uneven moments that indicate room for growth. Injuries have severely limited McCarthy's early career, and his emotional celebration reflected relief and resolve.
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