Vikings' Justin Jefferson Gets Honest on J.J. McCarthy's Persona

Vikings' Justin Jefferson Gets Honest on J.J. McCarthy's Persona

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy made a strong comeback from injury in the 27-24 Week 9 win against the Detroit Lions. On top of that, he’s revealed an on-field alter ego that could pose a problem for the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10.McCarthy finished the game completing 14 of 25 passes for 143 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception, while also scoring a rushing touchdown to help secure the victory over Detroit. Furthermor…

J.J. McCarthy explains his gameday intensity — it's his alter ego

McCarthy has an alter ego called

J.J. McCarthy Could Become the NFC North's Next Great Heel

With a victory on Sunday afternoon, J.J. McCarthy had arrived for the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy already introduced himself to the NFL world with a fourth-quarter comeback against the Chicago Bears. But leading the Vikings to a win over the heavily favored Detroit Lions was a reminder that he’s the team’s quarterback of the present. The win comes with its perks. McCarthy has been everywhere since Sunday’s victory, becoming the subject of social…

JJ McCarthy's cringeworthy alter ego is doing irreparable damage to White Boy PR

Vikings quarterback and total dork JJ McCarthy is making headlines, not for his play, but for his tremendously cringe alter ego known as “Nine.” Intensity isn’t a bad thing when it comes to playing QB in the NFL, but it is so clearly forced that it’s impossible to take it seriously. JJ McCarthy is a fake demon, and everyone but Vikings fans can see right through the facade: #Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell on JJ McCarthy’s intensity:“It never catches…