J.J. McCarthy had Justin Jefferson open near the sideline on third down, with the Minnesota Vikings badly needing a move-the-chains play at that moment in the third quarter to keep the drive going in the face of a 10-point deficit and find some of the rhythm that's been missing most of this season.

How does it feel, football fans, to see the often hopeless Bears put that shoe on somebody else’s foot for a change?

J.J. McCarthy fought hard in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears, but the Minnesota Vikings fell short in a 19-17 loss that was clinched by a Cairo Santos game-winning field goal.

McCarthy was selected 10th overall and fifth of a record six first-round quarterbacks in 2024. Where does he rank now in his draft class?

MINNEAPOLIS — Bears kicker Cairo Santos celebrated his game-winning field goal in the locker room with a Vikings-themed dance. When coach Ben Johnson gave Santos the game ball after Sunday’s 19-17 win against the Vikings, the kicker did the “griddy” but clapped his hands over his head as if he was doing the Vikings’ “Skol” chant.

The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Baltimore Ravens in their Week 10 showdown, with Lamar Jackson leading his team to a 27-19 victory over J.J. McCarthy and company. Minnesota dropped to 4-5 on the season, placing the team at the bottom of the NFC North.

With D'Andre Swift healthy and productive, Fantasy Football experts suggest sitting Kyle Monangai vs. Vikings.