The Vikings coach criticized his quarterback's touchdown celebration and said he would have preferred McCarthy sprint into the end zone.

JJ McCarthy ignored orders, hit the Griddy after a fake-keeper TD and powered the Vikings past the Cowboys.

JJ McCarthy’s transition to the NFL was always going to be scrutinized. But the Vikings’ sophomore quarterback is now facing sharp criticism from one of the league’s most respected voices. Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter didn’t hold back while discussing McCarthy’s recent behavior with reporter/analyst Kay Adams.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Vikings are on a winning streak for the first time this season. The fact their back-to-back wins have come in their young quarterback’s two most professional outings of the season does not seem like a coincidence.

The Minnesota Vikings have enjoyed consecutive promising performances by quarterback J.J. McCarthy as they aim for a smooth finish despite already being eliminated from playoff contention at 6-8.

The Vikings have hurt their draft positioning with their last two wins, but that's a small price to pay for getting this kind of progress out of their young qua

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – Watching a young quarterback learn how to thrive in the NFL is one of the great joys in sports. Especially when the young quarterback is joyful to begin with. Against the Cowboys, the Vikings’ J.