J.J. McCarthy’s fiancée could not help but take her man’s side after the quarterback pulled off an incredible performance against the Lions this weekend. This was after many analysts labeled the signal-caller as a non-performer and ignored him in the preview picks.
J.J. McCarthy and Fiancé. Photo credits: Instagram
J.J. McCarthy and Fiancé. Photo credits: Instagram
After McCarthy’s three scores in that game, Katya re-shared a screenshot from a critic sharing preview picks. McCarthy’s long-time girlfriend-turned-fiancee shared a smirking face emoji along with the screenshot, denoting her reaction.
J.J. McCarthy not only led the Vikings to an incredible win against Detroit, but also created history in the league to become the first player to score two passing touchdowns and one rushing TD in two of a player’s first three games in his career.
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While McCarthy was drafted by Minnesota the previous year, the QB had to sit out the entire season as a result of an injury. This makes this ongoing football campaign McCarthy’s first season on the field.
J.J. McCarthy clearly blew everyone’s mind with his stellar performance against the Lions, with many critics swallowing their words after spewing hate against the young QB before. McCarthy’s confidence and smoothness on the field was highly appreciated by many analysts, which ultimately led to Minnesota winning.
Meanwhile, on a more personal note, McCarthy and Katya are quietly celebrating her pregnancy after revealing sometime back that they are expecting their first child together. Perhaps this added responsibility is the fire that McCarthy needed to get him raring on the field.
J.J. McCarthy Called ‘UPS Driver’ By Colin Cowherd
J.J. McCarthy’s performance was definitely one of the highlights of Week 9, with every analyst having their own take on the QB’s numbers. Colin Cowherd had a pretty unique one, with fans dropping in mixed reactions to the veteran analyst’s words.
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Oct 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
“He’s like the UPS driver. I don’t know who he is, but they always deliver on time. The package has never screwed up. I love the delivery system. I don’t know if the UPS driver is any good. Seems like a nice guy. So it just felt a lot like the Michigan J.J. McCarthy, which is I love the coach at Michigan and the tight end and the defense. And that’s what I felt yesterday. It was fine.”Colin Cowherd said.
It is clear that Colin Cowherd feels that J.J. McCarthy has a lot more to prove in this ongoing season, which is practically his first in the league. However, the playmaker has shown that he is built for a lot more performances this year.
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Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) reacts after a play during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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