After leading the Minnesota Vikings in a memorable come-from-behind win against the Chicago Bears in his very first appearance in an NFL game, JJ McCarthy fell flat on his face in his second career pro start .

Despite all the momentum generated from that win against the Bears, McCarthy had a forgettable outing Sunday night versus the Atlanta Falcons in Minnesota's 2025 NFL season opener.

The former Michigan Wolverines star completed only 11 of his 21 throws opposite the Falcons' relentless defense. He racked up just 158 passing yards with zero touchdowns while turning the ball over three times. McCarthy threw two picks and had three total fumbles, losing one of those in the process.

McCarthy's second interception of the contest served as the proverbial final nail in the coffin for

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