Vikings improve to 6-0; J.J. McCarthy shines with Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings secured their best start since 2009 with a 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, improving to 6-0. Meanwhile, J.J. McCarthy, formerly a third-string player for the Vikings, is excelling with the New York Giants, leading them to victory over the Houston Texans. McCarthy's strong start includes 495 passing yards in his first two games after taking over for an injured starter. Both teams are in playoff contention as they lead their respective divisions.
- •Vikings beat Colts 16-10 to reach 6-0 for the first time since 2009.
- •J.J. McCarthy throws for 252 yards and one touchdown against Texans.
- •McCarthy has 495 passing yards over his first two games with Giants.
- •Giants' head coach John Harbaugh pressed McCarthy into starting role after injury.
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings, J.J. McCarthy both prove to better off without one another
"The Vikings are off to their best start in over a decade and a half, while J.J. McCarthy looks his best in his young career.
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