JJ McCarthy’s transition to the NFL was always going to be scrutinized. But the Vikings’ sophomore quarterback is now facing sharp criticism from one of the league’s most respected voices. Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter didn’t hold back while discussing McCarthy’s recent behavior with reporter/analyst Kay Adams.

The Packers had a cleverly disguised coverage called on second-and-15. Another area in which Nix had struggled was reacting to disguised coverages. According to Pro Football Focus, before this week, Nix had the third-lowest passer rating (61.4) and second-most interceptions (5) in the league against disguised coverages.

When J.J. McCarthy strutted into the end zone doing the "Griddy" on Sunday night, he did so in direct defiance of head coach Kevin O'Connell's orders.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy defied his head coach's orders when he Griddy'd his way into the end zone in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

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J.J. McCarthy put together his second consecutive impressive performance as the Minnesota Vikings took down the Dallas Cowboys, 34-26, in Sunday Night Football action. The second-year quarterback threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns and ran another in after a perfectly executed play-action fake, taking the opportunity to Griddy into the end zone.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell was displeased with J.J. McCarthy's modified "Griddy" touchdown dance, a celebration the QB admitted he had been warned not to do.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s good Sunday night in Dallas included a memorable one-yard rushing touchdown.

Vikings legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter has not held back his skepticism around J.J. McCarthy at times this season. And even after the best game of the young quarterback's career on Sunday night, Carter still doesn't sound like a believer.