Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy put up a triumphant performance in his first game back after missing five weeks due to a high ankle sprain. Playing in Michigan for the first time since his college days with the Wolverines, McCarthy scored three touchdowns and helped the Vikings earn a 27-24 win over the Lions in Detroit.
It cannot be overstated how important this game was for McCarthy and the Vikings. Minnesota came into this game on a two-game losing streak and in last place in the ever-competitive NFC North. After going 14-3 a season ago, the Vikings are already on the outside looking in at returning to the playoff this season.
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