What’s your play call on third-and-5 from your own 28-yard line while protecting a late 27-24 lead at Detroit with a quarterback making his third career start? The Lions had one timeout remaining with 1:41 on the game clock when Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell sent in the play to McCarthy.

McCarthy and his fiancée Katya Kuropas welcomed their first child just on September 12 in son Rome. RELATED: Injured J.J. McCarthy's fiancée Katya shares Vikings gift for baby Rome

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy had an emotionally charged interaction with Tom Brady following an upset win over the Detroit Lions.

J.J. McCarthy, starting just his third game because of injuries, showed off his "blue-collar" mindset as he led the Vikings to an upset victory against the Lions.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had multiple highlight moments in his team's 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 9.

With his tackle attempt on McCarthy, Hutchinson may have a fine coming his way. Normally in the NFL, players are fined up to $17,389 for a first leg whip offense, which can increase to $23,186 upon a second violation during the same season.

After the win, McCarthy talked about how much he appreciated the love from his Vikings teammates in the postgame locker room. The Vikings rallying around their hopeful franchise quarterback clearly struck a chord with McCarthy, who choked up in a heartfelt moment:

J.J. McCarthy was back at quarterback for the Vikings and threw for three TDs and ran for another in an upset of the Lions.

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald give their instant reactions and takeaways from Week 9 of NFL action. The two hosts kick things off with the Seattle Seahawks' utter domination over the Washington Commanders on Sunday night,

Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is credited with a fourth-quarter sack of his former college teammate, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

With McCarthy finally making his return, the Vikings received huge injury news that is great for the young signal caller’s return. NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed inactives and actives for teams heading into Week 9, and the Vikings received some huge updates on two players that the team desperately needs.