The Minnesota Vikings managed to take a 14-7 lead over the Detroit Lions to end the first quarter, as the team hopes to earn its fourth win of the season. Offensively, things have looked relatively smooth, thanks to second-year quarterback JJ McCarthy .

McCarthy, who has missed five games this season due to an ankle injury, returns to action for the first time since Week 2. In his first game back, the 22-year-old quarterback has managed to throw two touchdowns early on in the contest. His first score was a pass that was just about 10 yards to Justin Jefferson, who hauled it in with one hand. Expand Tweet

JJ McCarthy's second touchdown pass on the day was in the red zone as well. This time it was to tight end TJ Hockenson, who McCarthy found open in the endzone for a seven-yard sc

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