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J.J. McCarthy led a fourth-quarter comeback in his first NFL start, throwing for 143 yards and three total touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 27-24 in their season opener. Despite a 74-yard pick-six by Chicago's Nate Wright, McCarthy showed composure beyond his years with two touchdown passes to Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones, plus a rushing touchdown to secure the victory.
September 9, 2025