Why, you ask? Well, the Minnesota Vikings are now firmly in the mix. The club went into Ford Field and took down the Detroit Lions, 27-24. On top of simply notching a divisional win, the key development in this game and what makes the victory hold bigger ramifications for the second half was the return of J.J. McCarthy .

Tom Brady awards Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy with the LFG Player of the Game after his big performance against the Detroit Lions.

QB injects life into a Vikings team that had been reeling, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another.

Moreau appeared in seven games for the Vikings during the 2024 regular season. He finished the campaign with 7 total tackles and 1 pass deflection, logging 102 defensive snaps to 56 on special teams, per Pro Football Reference. The Vikings rank eighth ...

J.J. McCarthy led the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions, while a last-second 49-yard field goal helped the Carolina Panthers beat the Green Bay Packers 16-13.

The Minnesota Vikings have received a major injury update regarding running back Aaron Jones after beating the Lions.