J.J. McCarthy lifts Vikings to 21-point fourth-quarter comeback over Bears in MNF debut
Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy turned a rocky debut into a statement win, leading a 21-point fourth-quarter surge as the Vikings beat the Bears 27-24 on Monday night at Soldier Field. After missing 2024 with a knee injury, he threw two TDs and ran for another. Caleb Williams flashed for Chicago, but a late missed field goal and stalled drives swung it Minnesota’s way.