Overview
- In his first game back after five weeks out, McCarthy accounted for three touchdowns in a 27-24 road win at Detroit, going 14-of-25 for 143 yards with two passing scores, one interception and a rushing TD.
- Per the Vikings’ communications, he became the first NFL player to log at least two touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown in two of his first three career games.
- NFL.com reported he joined Dan Marino and Patrick Mahomes as the only first-round quarterbacks since at least 1970 to win two road divisional games within their first three career starts.
- Next Gen Stats tracked pressure on 58.1% of his dropbacks, yet he completed 7 of 11 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown against the blitz.
- Minnesota moved to 4-4 with McCarthy reinstated as starter after Wentz’s shoulder surgery, with upcoming games against the Ravens, Bears, Packers and Seahawks.