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Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy reveals his intense “alter ego” named “Nine” that fuels his focus and game-day mindset.
The Minnesota Vikings' trade for a young, talented pass rusher was recently praised as the best in team history.
Per Kevin Seifert of ESPN, McCarthy revealed on Wednesday that such antics are part of an alter ego he birthed as he spent his entire rookie season recovering from a full meniscus repair. He referred to this persona as "Nine," the jersey number he wears with the Vikings.
The NFL handed out significant fines to Minnesota Vikings defenders Dallas Turner and Blake Cashman for actions against the Chargers.
A stunning home loss to the Minnesota Vikings — a rare happening in recent years — saw the Detroit Lions tumble down the board in this week’s power rankings roundup. Favored by many outlets to win the Week 9 division showdown, the Lions fell 27-24 to the Vikings, dropping them to 1-2 in the NFC North and 5-3 overall.
The Denver Broncos (7-2) are set to host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-6) in Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High on Thursday, Nov. 6. Kickoff for the Thursday Night Football showdown is scheduled for 6:15 p.