Last week against the Commanders was the best performance of J.J. McCarthy's career up to that point. This week, he one-upped himself. McCarthy was even better in a 250-yard, 3-total-touchdown road outing against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.

McCarthy excels but chemistry woes with Jefferson persist; Greenard done after Vikings spoil Cowboys' playoffs

There are a few chunk plays from McCarthy that O’Sullivan spends a lot of time on, including the 58-yard completion to receiver Jordan Addison, the 29-yard completion to tight end T.J. Hockenson, and the 23-yard completion to Nailor.

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 Minnesota Vikings severely damaged the Dallas Cowboys playoff hopes with a 34-26 win in Arlington on "Sunday Night Football." J.J. McCarthy now has back-to-back games with three total touchdowns,