J.J. McCarthy finally has another opportunity to play for the Minnesota Vikings in the comfort of their home stadium. His ...

McCarthy helped spark an upset win over the Lions on Sunday. ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit thinks Minnesota could go on a run with ...

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

By day, he’s a mild-mannered 22-year old, but when J.J. McCarthy puts on his Minnesota Vikings uniform and steps onto 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 ...

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

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

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

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.