The Vikings got a spark this past weekend thanks to the return of their young quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who had missed the ...

McCarthy is not dog or wolf; his authentic state is both, and it is remarkable that he is able to both use it and articulate ...

McCarthy’s calm demeanor disappears between the lines, replaced by an alter ego teammates swear is the real deal.

More specifically, McCarthy, who missed the entirety of his rookie season with a torn meniscus and missed five games this ...

In a game that the Minnesota Vikings weren't expected to win, according to many, J.J. McCarthy arguably played his best game ...

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McCarthy's has intense gameday demeanor has been celebrated in Vikings postgame locker room videos and mocked on social media ...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy divulged this week that an alter ego has been helping him succeed during his ...

McCarthy flashed a hard edge. A mean mug, if you will. He explained his facial expression to reporters on Wednesday. Via ...

J.J. McCarthy acknowledged his new game-day persona -- "Nine," a reference to his jersey number -- and said it is a product ...

Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy reveals his intense “alter ego” named “Nine” that fuels his focus and game-day mindset.

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